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  • A slopping roof top.

    How to Calculate Roof Slope Safely

    A slopping roof top.

    Are you looking to calculate your roof slope? If you are, there are numerous ways you can do it, and in this guide, we’ll ex

  • A beautiful and clean deck.

    Effective Tips for Cleaning Composite Decking

    A beautiful and clean deck.

    Designing and building your outdoor space and deck to fit your family’s needs can be both fun and exciting. Making sure you

  • Technician holding a spatula for remove rust.

    Best Way to Remove Rust From Tools

    Technician holding a spatula for remove rust.

    Are you looking for the best way to remove rust from tools? Neglecting the rust on your tools can lead to corrosion and unrepairable damage. By following these tips from Mr. Handyman

  • Measuring tape on a wooden board.

    How to Square a Room

    Measuring tape on a wooden board.

    Whether you’re installing flooring or cabinets, the first step to a renovation project is ensuring that the room is square. 

    Some DIYers might think that eyeballing the space is enough to determine if it is right, but for the best results, it’s important for you to learn how to square a room.

    Below are a few methods to help you learn how to square a building or room that'll set your project up for success!

  • Owl perched in a tree.

    How to Build an Owl House

    Owl perched in a tree.

    The owl, subject of myth and legend since ancient times, remains a sage and majestic creature in our psyche. Its trilling hoot evokes moonlit summer nights and tranquil forests. Beyond its mystic image, though, the owl is a vital part of urban and suburban ecosystems.

  • Person holding a white soundproof foam panel against a wall.

    Make Your Room Soundproof with These Easy Steps

    Person holding a white soundproof foam panel against a wall.

    Modern life is noisy. Whether it’s the dull roar of nearby highway traffic or your neighbor’s barking dog, too much noise can disturb sleep and make peace-and-quiet seem like a relic of the past.

  • Banded plywood.

    Plywood Edge Banding: A Comprehensive Guide

    Banded plywood.

    Plywood is the perfect material for DIY projects. It’s accessible, inexpensive and easy to work with. The only problem is that those raw plywood edges can make your projects look unfinished. Luckily, plywood edge banding makes plywood look like real wood!

  • Grout-Backsplash.

    How To Grout A Tile Backsplash Without Making A Mess

    Grout-Backsplash.

    Learn how to grout your tile backsplash in this step-by-step guide that includes steps for choosing, mixing, and applying grout. Call Mr. Handyman today!

  • Tile-Backsplash.

    How To Remove Kitchen Tile Backsplash Without Damaging the Drywall

    Tile-Backsplash.

    If your kitchen looks like it would benefit from a refresh, but you don’t have the time or money to do a complete renovation, we have an idea that could give it a new look and feel without investing too much time or money.

  • Open wall with wooden beams.

    How to Tell if a Wall is Load Bearing

    Open wall with wooden beams.

    Before taking on any home renovations that are designed to create an open floor plan or add more space, you need to understand whe