FAMILYHANDYMAN

Gas prices have nearly doubled since the Iran conflict started in February, and for the average family, that means spending an extra $200 a month on fill-u...

Odds are you’re like most people in that you don’t think twice about the design or functionality of a salt shaker unless it’s clogged or stops working properly. But if you look closely, you’ll notice an interesting design choice on that small glass bottle: a series of tiny ridges molded along the bottom.

While they’re indeed decorative as well, their primary reason is f...

Measure each wall you want to put stripes on from corner to corner. Use a calculator to work out the best size before putting anything on the wall. Divide the total wall length (all adjacent walls getting stripes) by your desired stripe width, then lay it out starting in the middle of the wall.

If you’re wrapping stripes around a corner,...

Layout your components on the 1×6 board. If you are using cedar, you may have a smooth and rough side. Face the rough side out on the exterior of the bluebird house.

Whether you’re the parent of a new driver or just someone who is cautious when they’re on the road, you hope that the other drivers around you are utilizing