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. It ...

When your washing machine breaks, how do you know whether to roll up your sleeves, work the phones to find a repair technician, or give in and swipe your Visa at the nearest appliance dealer? It’s a ...

There’s nothing more frustrating than pulling out clothes from the wash only to find them still dirty, dripping wet, or smelling odd. What's even worse is your machine starts making loud noises, ...