Ryan Van Bibber

Santa Fe

Executive Editor at The Family Handyman

#WeHaveWays IC. SWW afflicted. Journalist (sorry). Email: [email protected]

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Articles

Brad Allred of Project Build Stuff Brings His DIY Expertise to 'Workshop It'

Oct 19, 2023 | familyhandyman.com | Ryan Van Bibber

A social media sensation for his DIY tips and projects, Allred brings his expertise to a new show streaming on At Home with Family Handyman. Brad Allred uses three words to describe his new At Home with Family Handyman series, Workshop It, which premiers Wednesday, November 1: “Education. Utility.
10 Handy Gardening Tips for Busy People

Oct 6, 2023 | familyhandyman.com | Ryan Van Bibber

Skip to main content 1 / 10 No-Stick Shovel Whether you’re dealing with wet snow or mucky soil, a dose of spray lubricant on your shovel or garden spade will make the sticky stuff slip right off. Use a lubricant that contains silicone or Teflon and recoat the shovel occasionally. 2 / 10 Protect Bulbs from Pests Keep hungry critters from snacking on your freshly planted flower bulbs by staking poultry netting over the bed. You can either remove the cloth in the early spring or let plants grow...
7 Tips for Hanging Drywall Like a Pro

Aug 28, 2023 | familyhandyman.com | Ryan Van Bibber

Skip to main content 1 / 7 How to Put Screws in Drywall the Right Way Don’t be tempted to use your cordless screwdriver or regular drill to drive drywall screws. Neither will give you the precise depth control you need for trouble-free fastening. Use a screw gun instead. Adjust the screw gun to set screws at the correct depth. Practice driving screws on a scrap of drywall or in a closet to get the hang of it before tackling your room. Start by placing a screw on the magnetic driver tip. Then...
How Do You Fit Five Cars into a Three-Car Garage?

Aug 22, 2023 | familyhandyman.com | Ryan Van Bibber

Innovative two-tier car parking, special ventilation, super organization and diamond-plate décor make this garage a miracle of organization. Stuffing five cars into a three-car garage isn’t exactly a practical storage option for most people, but it can be done. Here, we’re taking a look at this garage for inspiration. Even if you don’t need this kind of vehicle storage, it might give you some ideas for how to fix up and organize your garage.
11 Trim Painting Tips for Perfect Walls

Aug 17, 2023 | familyhandyman.com | Ryan Van Bibber

Skip to main content 1 / 11 Sanding Trim Carefully The first step is to prepare the trim for painting, and that means sanding. If your woodwork is smooth, just give it a once-over with 120-grit sandpaper. But if your trim is in rough shape like ours, start with 80-grit sandpaper. Switch to 100-grit for smoothing and blending in the areas with layered paint. Finally, go over all the wood with 120-grit. Buy sandpaper labeled ‘no-load.’ No-load sandpaper won’t clog as easily and is better for...
7 Ways to Protect Your Garage From Burglars

Aug 14, 2023 | readersdigest.ca | Ryan Van Bibber

Fortify the service door to your garageFor a service door, the solution is to install a good-quality dead bolt and reinforce the doorjamb and hinges to resist a brute-force attack. The best dead bolts have an ANSI Grade 1 rating, but even a Grade 2 lock will provide above-average security. Look for the rating on the package. But even the best dead bolt won't help if the doorjamb and door aren't reinforced. Before installing the dead bolt, strengthen the lock area of the door with a metal sleeve.
7 Ways to Protect Your Garage from Burglars

Aug 11, 2023 | familyhandyman.com | Ryan Van Bibber

1 / 7 Don’t Leave the Garage Door Opener in Your CarThieves know right where to look for your garage door opener remote—clipped to the visor in your car. To avoid giving them easy access to your garage, take the remote with you when you leave the car. The handiest way to do this is to replace your big remote with a small keychain version (sold at home centers or where you bought your garage door opener). Match the remote to the brand and year of your opener.
What Can You Do to About a Noisy Air Conditioner?

Jul 20, 2023 | msn.com | Ryan Van Bibber

When the mercury really starts to climb like it has this summer, it's nice to be able to retreat into your air conditioned house during the heat of the afternoon. But if your condenser is making a racket outside, you can't relax while hiding out from high temperatures, especially if it sounds like the air conditioner is about to crash and burn.
Mineral Spirits vs Paint Thinner: Which One Is Best?

Jul 20, 2023 | familyhandyman.com | Ryan Van Bibber

Each has its pros and cons. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. If you’ve ever worked with oil-based paints or stain, you know just what a mess it can be to clean brushes and painting tools. Or maybe you’ve tried applying oil paint through a sprayer, in which case you’ve probably encountered a need to thin it so it flows better and applies evenly to the surface you’re painting.
What Can You Do to About a Noisy Air Conditioner?

Jul 20, 2023 | familyhandyman.com | Ryan Van Bibber

When the mercury really starts to climb like it has this summer, it’s nice to be able to retreat into your air conditioned house during the heat of the afternoon. But if your condenser is making a racket outside, you can’t relax while hiding out from high temperatures, especially if it sounds like the air conditioner is about to crash and burn.