Ally Childress, Author at Family Handyman
Ally Childress Dallas, Texas School: University of Central Oklahoma Expertise: painting and drywall, landscaping and garden, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, cleaning and organization, renovating and …
10 Linen Closet Upgrades - The Family Handyman
Dec 4, 2025 · Tonia Tomlin is a professional organizer and owner of Sorted Out, LLC in Dallas, Texas. Robyn Reynolds is a certified professional organizer and owner of Organize2Harmonize
Is There Such a Thing as a Hurricane-Proof House? - The Family …
Sep 29, 2023 · That’s according to Mark Buskuhl, founder and CEO of Ninebird Properties in Dallas, Texas. Most builders would agree with this sentiment. However, Buskuhl says, “there are certainly …
11 Weird Driving Laws That Are Still on the Books - The Family …
Sep 10, 2025 · In Texas, you’re not legally required to have a windshield, but don’t try to hit the road without windshield wipers. While law likely got included in the books to keep drivers safe during rain, …
5 Places to Donate Tools You Have No Use For | Family Handyman
Sep 19, 2024 · If you need some extra room in your garage or workshop, here are some worthy non-profits where you can donate tools you're no longer using.
Practical Advice for Installing an Air Conditioner - The Family Handyman
Jul 18, 2024 · It’s hot all across the U.S. Here in Dallas, Texas, we already hit 100 degrees, and morning lows barely crack the 80s. Temps won’t let up until late September— if we’re lucky. In this heat, an …
How To Build a Bat Box To Help Keep Mosquitoes Away
Oct 1, 2024 · Learn how to build a bat box to limit voracious mosquito eaters. Bats are on the decline, but bat boxes can help.
When Is the Best Time of Year To Lay Sod? - The Family Handyman
Oct 28, 2025 · Take it from me, seeding a new lawn will almost always yield better results than sodding one. But there is a time and a place for using sod.
When Was Lead Paint Banned and Why? | Family Handyman
Jun 6, 2024 · The former vice president of industry issues for Occidental Chemical Corporation, he’s the principal of Carroll Applied Science in Dallas, Texas. Shayne Pancione is the owner of Pancione …
Our Readers' 45 Favorite Handy Hints | Family Handyman
Oct 14, 2024 · Handy Hints: Clever solutions from our readers. Here are 45 new and best classic hints that homeowners have shared with us over the past 50 years.