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What Is the Kincmax Shower Caddy? The Kincmax shower caddy is no ordinary bathroom organizer. These shower shelves won’t get gross thanks to their 100% stainless steel and rustproof construction, along with their open wire design, which is optimal for water drainage. Adhesive strips secure them on a variety of bathroom surfaces: tile, marble, glass—you name it. Plus, four hooks come with the shelves, which are perfect for hanging a razor or loofah....

What Is a Berry Ave. Mop & Broom Holder? The Berry Ave. Broom & Garden Accessories Holder is a brilliant product under $15 that organizes all your stuff. It neatly mounts to garage walls, sheds, utility rooms, laundry areas and other places you might keep your cleaning and gardening tools. While it’s described as a mop and broom holder, it easily holds rakes, garden hoes, shears and Swiffer devices with ease....

Benjamin Moore is going green with its 2021 Color of the Year. Described as “a blend of blue-green and gray, Aegean Teal is an intriguing midtone that creates natural harmony.” It invites you to take a moment to reflect and reset. Aegean Teal caught the attention of our team here at Family Handyman. Of the twelve colors in Benjamin Moore’s Color Trends 2021 Palette, we love this color for its radiant warmth and at-home feel....

Maggie Rogosienski started her career as an electrician looking to get her life back on track after a few setbacks. Now she’s in her third year of an electrical apprenticeship and already making waves, sharing her journey into the trades on social media. Here are the tools Rogosienski finds indispensable on her path to becoming an electrician. Family Handyman, via merchant (4) Klein Tools Side-Cutter Lineman’s Pliers Every electrician needs a quality pair of lineman’s pliers....

One of the best ways to improve the value of your home is to add an extra bedroom. Any empty basement or other unused space in your home is a prime candidate for conversion into additional living space. But before you get started on any renovation, you’ll need to satisfy a safety requirement — providing a means of escape (or “egress”) in case of a fire or other emergency. That’s where an egress window comes in....

Weeds are opportunistic. They look for openings in the grass to germinate and grow. If your grass is thin or weak, weeds of all types will muscle their way in. A handful of them display yellow flowers. The best way to prevent weeds of any color from overtaking your lawn is to keep it thick and healthy. What Weeds Have Yellow Flowers? There are a few, but the granddaddy of all is the common dandelion....

happy_lark/Getty Images The last touchdown has been scored and, whether your team won or lost, it’s time to deal with the after-party mess. Here are the best and most efficient ways to clean up after the big game party. Start With the Trash Before you even touch a dirty dish or wipe a counter, clear out the trash. Grab a trash bag and do a sweep through the living room and kitchen—picking up the regular paper and food garbage as you go....

Unless you plan on hunting and foraging for every meal, one of the most important aspects of planning a camping adventure is making sure you pack enough nutritious food. But keeping food supplies from spoiling and away from hungry wildlife is no small task, especially if you’re new to the camping experience. Here are some tips for keeping your food safely and securely stored while you’re on a camping trip. We compiled the best options for camper storage that will make your next camping trip perfect!...

In researching my article about solar power for the October issue of the magazine, I’ve been running into some really interesting websites chock-full of everything you could possibly want to know about installing a photovoltaic (PV) system for your home. Obviously, powering a home with solar energy is a huge undertaking in terms of time and resources. But there are a lot of folks doing interesting things with PV systems on a much smaller scale....

asbe/Getty Your master bedroom should make a statement, and one way to do that is with the right flooring choice. Here are bedroom flooring ideas that can elevate the interior design of any home. Popular Bedroom Flooring Ideas Wood floor: Solid-wood flooring is a perennially popular and timeless choice. There are many solid-wood flooring options that range from light and sustainable bamboo flooring to rich cherry wood. Solid-wood flooring is durable and easy to clean with a dust mop....

If you’ve spent any time furnace shopping, you’ve probably already run head-first into the shocking number of brands and models available. It can be difficult for the average homeowner to tell one furnace from another, especially because so many brands are made by a relatively small number of manufacturers. One way to focus your decision-making is to look at a single feature, such as energy efficiency, and identify the brands and models you’d like to consider....

You may be thinking about mulching your garden paths or flower beds to tidy up the look and prevent weeds. Mulching is a great way to retain moisture during warm, dry days. But is mulch safe for your dog? The overarching answer is no. Mulch can be made from many different materials, from cedar shavings to newspaper to rubber. One dog may eat it and be fine, but another might become seriously ill from the same type of mulch....

Focus on Power and Quality Consider a garbage disposal to be a long-term investment. Choose one that matches the needs of the family to the disposal’s capabilities. There are a few things to consider, starting with the age of the home. Older homes typically have narrower pipes which call for a disposal with a finer grind, like a disposal from the InSinkErator Power Series. Also keep in mind what types of food the client enjoys at home and how often they have meals there....

If you live in an area battered by a hurricane, tornado, high winds or other extreme weather events, it’s likely that you’ve seen tarps covering up damaged roofs. But a roof tarp does not last forever; it’s a temporary solution until you can repair or replace the roof on your house. If you’re relying on one to protect your home, it might be well past its time to be replaced, or else you could end up with even more problems from a damaged roof....

Winter is synonymous with heavy snowfalls, cold temperatures and harsh whipping winds. But winter can also bring about expensive damages, like frozen pipes. Typical high risk areas for freezing include exterior piles and pipes within exterior walls, as well as exposed pipes that run through unheated or uninsulated areas such as attics or basements. According to the Insurance Information Institute, “water damage and freezing” claims account for 29.4 percent of all homeowner insurance claims in the US....

The time has come: You’re selling your home. And no matter what your situation, ideally you want it off your hands as quickly as possible. One way to help it move quickly is to repaint your interior walls. “There are several reasons to paint a home prior to selling,” says Shaun Larson, a real estate broker and general contractor with Parks Real Estate near Nashville, Tenn. “One is to refresh the home’s condition from it being worn, resulting in dirty, scratched or chipped walls and trim....

Now that you’ve chosen the kind of boat you want, we bet you can’t wait to feel water spraying in your face and wind rushing through your hair. Ah! The joys of boating! Boating offers freedom, exploration and adventure — things we all missed during the pandemic. With new boat sales at an all-time high, inventories are scarce. Used boats are a great option. But before you buy one, here’s what you need to know....

Cavan Images/Getty Images In the heat and humidity of summer, many of us seek relief with air conditioning. For those without central air conditioning, a window air conditioner can help bring down the temperature. But what happens if your window air conditioner won’t turn on? We’ve found the most common failures that cause this problem, some of which are easy to fix yourself. Reasons Your Window AC Won’t Work Power Problems While a central air system is hard-wired into your home’s electrical panel, a window air conditioner typically plugs into a wall outlet somewhere near the window....

A home disaster during the winter months is always exponentially worse than any other time of year. Make sure you check these 12 things. Pipes When temperatures start to drop below freezing, your plumbing may be in danger. Pipes where water tends to linger, unprotected by the insulation that guards the rest of your home, can freeze on particularly cold nights. On This Page The expanding ice can even crack pipes and flood homes – a disaster you definitely want to avoid....

Courtesy Nancy Tully/Country Keep the Holiday Alive Nothing is more festive than a locally grown, freshly cut Christmas tree filling your home with smells of forest and holiday. But by the end of December or early January, it’s more eyesore than centerpiece, littering your carpet with dead needles. This year, instead of kicking the tree to the curb as everyone else does, repurpose it in your yard —and watch as birds, insects and perennials reap the winter benefits....