Profressional Trades

The Home Depot offers a wealth of materials, resources and a customer-friendly return policy. But there are a few secrets...

People who learn how to become a house painter share a common endpoint: entrance into a rewarding, high-demand career.

It's been a long winter and you're ready to start some yard work. But before you grab that rake or...

Family Handyman recently sat down with Mike Rowe to talk about the skills gap, work ethic and how to NOT...

Carpenters are in demand. If you're interested in a career in the trades, here's what you need to know about...

Learn how to become a plumber through a local apprenticeship or trade school program.

We followed a concrete crew for the day in order to find out the process behind their black concrete aprons....

We visited a truss plant and asked about the most common mistakes framers make when installing with trusses.

You can tell a good paint job because the new wall paint is only on the wall. We asked a...

Synthetic underlayment is taking over the roofing industry, which comes as no surprise given all the benefits. Find out why...

A simple but helpful summary of what the IRC code says about building stair rise, run, and nosing.

Our pro taper shares his three-day, step-by-step taping routine. He gave us some great tips that will help you end...

Check out these five attachment blades that can unlock the true potential of your oscillating multitool.

Have a question about drywall? Here is our ultimate guide to all things drywall, from joint compound to corner bead...

Apply painter's tape faster and more effectively so you can start painting sooner and make fewer mistakes.

Make your paint job last longer with these pro tips

We spoke to a former lead carpenter to find out the five things he wishes he had known before his...

If you have an uneven concrete slab, you could replace it or cover it with leveling compound. But consider grinding...

A style and trend expert helps to simplify the head-scratching and often frustrating process of choosing kitchen cabinet hardware

Installing a pocket door lock is essential for maximum home safety. A professional carpenter details his pocket door hardware installation...

I've seen these same mistakes made over and over. The solution for every one is simple. Let me show you....

A roofing pro explains the ten things you should look for when hiring someone to roof a house

Good finishing techniques will make a slab look great for a while, but proper ground prep will keep it looking...

Skim coating rejuvenates old walls, making them look new again.

Understanding the basics of roof ventilation can prevent expensive repairs later. Learn about how to achieve optimal airflow for your...

Some are bad dreams while others are Rocky Horror Picture show level. See if you can figure out what some...

We asked for real-world painting pointers—and got hundreds of great tips from our Field Editors. Here are 11 of our...

We talked to a painting pro to learn five things that rookie painters should know before kicking off their career.