Welcome to New Homeowner Bootcamp, Family Handyman’s essential guide for navigating the challenges of homeownership, from little-known post-purchase tasks to money-saving maintenance and upgrades.

Access to a private outdoor space was something I took for granted until the first time I lived somewhere with no yard or porch, so now I’m extremely grateful that my current apartment has a balcony.

While the twinkling lights on your house and the charming Christmas village on your fireplace mantel are essential parts of your holiday decor, the real star of the season is—and always will be—the ...

Maybe you have an ornate mantel wrapped in marble and intricate millwork, or perhaps you’re working with a charming, timeworn brick surround—either way, having a fireplace (working or not!) in your ...

Moving into a nursing home doesn’t have to mean giving up the warmth and feeling of “home.” Some nursing homes look like sterile, white-walled environments. Other nursing home communities can be more ...