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Family Handyman

Family Handyman


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Publisher: RD Publications, Inc.
Category: Magazine

List Price: $39.90
Buy New: $19.97
You Save: $19.93 (50%)



Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 28 reviews
Sales Rank: 85

Format: Magazine Subscription
Type: Consumer magazine
Subscription Issues: 10
Subscription Length: 12 Months
Issues Per Year: 10
First Issue Lead Time: 6-10 Weeks

ASIN: B00005N7Q1

Release Date: November 23, 2001
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 3 months

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
The editorial focus of this magazine is for any homeowner with an active interest in home improvement and remodeling. It contains step-by-step photos and illustrations as well as detailed plans and diagrams. Family Handyman features information on home remodeling, repair and maintenance, energy efficiency, home furnishings and decorating, yard and garden care, woodworking, auto maintenance, new products and housing.


Customer Reviews:   Read 23 more reviews...

2 out of 5 stars Good, but after three issues...   October 21, 2008
The magazine was ... good/ok. After the third issue, I started to regret subscribing to it. Too thin, not enough juicy content that made it useful. Why would I want to check out their web site on how to do some stuff when I subscribed to the magazine? After seeing the pictures of what I wanted to build, the bottom verbage was "Check out our web site on how to do this..." Junk. Sorry...


5 out of 5 stars Great product for both new and existing homeowners   July 14, 2008
I have been getting this magazine from my local Lowes for the past 5 years, and I have never been disappointed with a single issue. From simple to more complex, their how-to sections are enough to make this magazine a must. However, they add that much more with new product reviews, smart user-submitted hints, and expert advice to keep ones interest over and over. I highly recommend this magazine, and think all homeowners should add it to their arsenal for fixing and beautifying their home!


3 out of 5 stars Great in the Beginning   February 27, 2008
 3 out of 4 found this review helpful

I have been a subscriber for a little over 3 years and next time it is up I will pass on the renewal.

In the beginning I anticipated the arrival of each magazine and once I received it I read through it in a day. Like most reviewers, I found about 2-3 tips from each magazine. Also like some reviewers stated, it seems the magazine has way to many adds.

I must admit my skill set has increased immensely during the past 3 years due to my job and maybe I have out grown the magazine's beginner level approach and now look for more in depth writing.

My 3-star rating is not a slam but more of a way for me to describe the magazine now as average, where in the beginning it was a solid 4, but never a 5.

It probably is one of the better all around magazines out there for its class, but some of the easy level how to stuff, and massive amounts of adds leave only a few pages an issue that garner my attention, which only amount to about 15 minutes total of reading that issue and off to someone else I pass it along. I can not remember the last issue that I opened it up again after the first reading.

If you are interested in fixing your own stuff and are not so tool savvy this magazine is for you. If you know your way around the shop, then it will merely be a refresher course every issue with most projects not particularly engaging looking.

Between the numerous adds, the "model" looking laborers, and the "set style" projects it reads almost like you are viewing a glazed over Hollywood like production with commercials every 2 minutes.

Its worth reading if your other better magazines are not there yet.



4 out of 5 stars Good tips   January 30, 2008
If you do most of the maintainace work around your house, besides the interesting wood projects, this is a great magazine for handy tips. I pick up at least 2-3 per issue. For me, that alone is worth the price.


1 out of 5 stars Family Handyman Magazine   January 14, 2008
 1 out of 9 found this review helpful

item not yet received even though order was placed 69 days ago. no contact from company.

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