Chris Deziel

1 week ago | familyhandyman.com | Chris Deziel

Many people love Kirkland laundry detergent - Costco's signature brand - including those at Consumer Reports, which selected this brand as the best value among competing products. Henkel, the German company responsible for making it, announced in 2022 that it was divesting its retail brands in the U.S. and selling them to another company, so the product may change. But while it's still on the shelves in its current form, you might consider it for cleaning things other than laundry.

2 weeks ago | familyhandyman.com | Chris Deziel

When you buy a new home or move into a rental, you aren't always familiar with all the amenities. So when you go into the kitchen, you might wonder "What is that thing next to my faucet?" You push it down, but no soap comes out, and you can't remove it, so it isn't a spray hose. But if you spot one of these things mounted on the kitchen sink, one thing is certain: You have a dishwasher, even if you haven't used or even noticed it yet.

1 month ago | familyhandyman.com | Chris Deziel

I'm the first to admit that I'm not the tidiest person in the world. So when it comes to keeping a clean car, I need help, and I'm sure that's true for other folks as well. Fortunately, I've assembled a team of experts to provide clean car tips to help those of us who spend a lot of time in our vehicles to keep things as neat as possible. They include a cleaning expert, a pair of car detailers, a provider of used car histories and even a locksmith.

1 month ago | familyhandyman.com | Chris Deziel

If you're on the fence about securing your home against intruders, here are some numbers from the FBI Crime Data Explorer that might push you onto the "guess I better do it" side. Over a two-year period from 2023 to 2024, almost 300,000 residences were burglarized in the United States.

1 month ago | familyhandyman.com | Chris Deziel

After building this fold up grill, your family will wonder how they ever grilled without it. The legs nest under the top for quick storage or carrying to all kinds of other jobs, indoors or out. There's no shortage of grilling accessories to complete your outdoor cooking station, but over the years we've found a table to be the most essential. Whether you've got a full-sized outdoor kitchen or just a little spot for a small grill, a table gives you a workspace to utilize.