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1 month ago | familyhandyman.com | Harrison Kral

Driving an electric vehicle has some obvious benefits: they accelerate quickly, their fuel and maintenance costs are lower, and they're better for the environment than gas-powered vehicles. But there are some less obvious benefits, too. In order to increase the sales of EVs in the United States, the government offers several incentives in hopes they will convince people to make the switch from gasoline. Here are a few of the less well-known benefits that come with driving a modern electric vehicle.

1 month ago | familyhandyman.com | Harrison Kral

For many young people, homeownership is still an essential aspect of the American dream. While Gen Z is just starting to dip its toes into the housing market, millennials have now become the largest group of home buyers in the United States. As of 2024, 38 percent of home buyers were between the ages of 25 and 43. As this new generation of homeowners continues to buy into the market, the housing industry may have to shift some long-held practices to accommodate these younger buyers.

2 months ago | familyhandyman.com | Harrison Kral

Cutting with the chain on the bottom of the bar is the most common and natural-feeling way to cut. The saw pulls slightly and is easy to control by maintaining a firm grip. Cutting from the underside of a branch requires you to cut with the top of the bar. This is a little unnerving at first because the saw pushes toward you. But it's safe as long as you're well-braced and follow all other precautions. However, there's one spot on the bar that you should carefully avoid.

2 months ago | familyhandyman.com | Harrison Kral

Tariffs are here and, for now, it seems they're here to stay. With economic and construction industry experts predicting that building materials are about to become much more expensive, it can seem like now is not the best time to move forward with any major home improvement projects. But you can still improve some things around the house without worrying about a tariff-inflated price tag.

2 months ago | familyhandyman.com | Harrison Kral

As of March 14, the price of lumber futures has risen to over $664 per thousand board feet, according to Trading Economica. That's the most expensive lumber has been since nearly two and a half years ago when pandemic-related supply chain issues caused prices to skyrocket. Today, uncertainty is the main factor driving this upward trend in lumber prices.