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Show Off Your Skills with These Do-It-Yourself Apps

Whether you are the family handy-person, want to take on repairs around the house, or just enjoy do-it-yourself home projects, we have the apps for you.

Do-It-Yourself Apps

If you love DIY projects for your home, these apps will spark your creativity and show you how to make something awesome.

Handy Tools for DIY PRO

Handy Tools for DIY PRO

Aexol Studio

Handy Tools for DIY PRO

For those who like all-in-one apps that include tools like rulers, protractors, and levels.

Handy Tools for DIY PRO gives you five must-have tools for your home projects. The app includes a surface level, ruler, protractor, bubble level, and plumb bob. That necessary tool will always be at your fingertips with this convenient app for iPhone and iPad.

Why we love it

When you are in the middle of a project, don’t stop to find that tool. Keep Handy Tools for DIY PRO close at hand.

Level It Out

From hanging wall decor to evening out surfaces, make sure that all of your home projects are level with these handy apps.

Do-It-Yourself TV Apps

Television shows with do-it-yourself project ideas and clear instructions are also great ways to help you transform your space.

Home DIY with Craig Phillips

A handy guide to the most common DIY tasks

Home DIY with Craig Phillips

Home DIY with Craig Phillips

For those looking for some help with common DIY projects

The 'How to' guides contain more than 20 minutes of video presented by Craig Phillips and step by step advice. They also include a list of all the things you’ll need to complete each task, which you can easily save into a shopping list in your projects folders. Use the 'Projects' area to save all your DIY tasks into handy customisable folders with to-do lists, photos, shopping lists and room calculations. Our handy Calculators will help you work out quantities for common DIY materials such as tiles, paint and wallpaper. You can also save your calculations into your project folders. Finally, you’ll also find a useful Spirit level.

Why we love it

From how to use a power drill to how to tile a wall, this app covers some of the most common DIY project tasks

Grab the Ruler

For measurements one foot or less, a ruler app at your fingertips helps you get the job done right.

Do-It-Yourself Magazines

Magazines with tips from the experts can give you that inspiration you need for do-it-yourself projects.

Old House Journal
Old House Journal

Old House Journal

Active Interest Media, Inc

The Old House Journal app offers old-house enthusiasts practical hands-on advice for restoration and renovation. Like the print magazine, the Old House Journal digital edition helps homeowners repair, restore, update, and decorate houses 1700–1960, of all architectural styles. Every issue includes useful how-to articles, beautiful photography, hands-on techniques, design guidance, and reader stories. The Old House Journal app contains digital editions of the current issues, as well as an extensive archive of back issues (sold separately).
 
NEW! THREE FREE BONUSES! A subscription to the Old House Journal digital edition comes with 8 issues of Old House Journal, PLUS three big annual bonus publications, for free:
 
1 New Old House showcases new homes built with the integrity of yesterday and the modern innovations of today. This unique magazine features beautiful, traditionally designed homes, created to provide a classic feel. Included in these new-old homes are all of the modern conveniences, bringing together a great combination of the past with the present.
2 Arts & Crafts Homes: the Revival brings you contemporary artisans and specialty makers inspired by the original movement and its luminaries:  William Morris, Gustav Stickley, Frank Lloyd Wright, Greene and Greene, and more. See new work and restoration; find sources for your Craftsman house, Bungalow, American Foursquare, Tudor Revival or English Cottage, or artistic new home. House tours, good advice, lavish photography, and HUNDREDS of hand-picked sources for everything from art tile to furniture.
3 Design Center Sourcebook is a hefty compilation of the best (and often hard-to-find) sources for old-house restoration, renovation, and traditional new building. Chapters cover kitchens and baths, walls and ceilings, textiles, hardware and lighting, tile, flooring, building elements—even furniture and accessories. Most companies sell direct to client or consumer, no trade markup.

The Old House Journal auto-renewing subscription is $16.99 for one year. It includes eight issues of the magazine, plus one issue each of New Old House, Arts & Crafts Homes and Design Center Sourcebook. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged $16.99 for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. You can find our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use here:
https://www.aimmedia.com/privacy-policy/
http://www.aimmedia.com/terms-of-service/
Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication.

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The Family Handyman
The Family Handyman

The Family Handyman

Trusted Media Brands, Inc.

The Family Handyman delivers expert and understandable advice for do-it-yourselfers. Save money when you repair and improve your home yourself, and feel the pride of independence and accomplishment; The Family Handyman will guide you along the way. Fix plumbing problems, add storage space, save on appliance repairs, build bookcases, learn about cool tools –– even build a shed! Each issue has how-to videos and step-by-step photography that simplify and demystify even the most complicated of home improvements, and is jam-packed with tips to improve your skills.

SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. Download the Family Handyman app and enjoy the free sample issue. Then choose your payment plan: SAVE UP TO 62% off the single-issue price. PRINT SUBSCRIBERS: FREE ACCESS to the iPad edition is included in your subscription for six months. Just download the app and tap on the “Current Magazine Subscriber” button to get started.

Note: Downloads of issues can take a few minutes—that’s because we’ve included bonus content such as photos, exclusive videos, interactive content, and more. Take full advantage of Apple’s Newsstand feature by connecting your iPad to your Mac or PC and installing iOS 5 before downloading this app.

Subscriptions Available
• 1-month subscription for $1.99, automatically renewed until canceled
• 1-year subscription for $14.99, automatically renewed until canceled
• NOTE: Your subscription starts with the latest issue; back issues are not part of your subscription but may be purchased as single issues ($3.99).

SUBSCRIBERS’ AUTOMATIC-RENEWAL FEATURE: Your credit card will be automatically charged for another subscription period (another year for annual subscribers, another month for monthly subscribers) unless you change your subscription preferences in your App Store account settings.

Terms of Use:
https://www.familyhandyman.com/terms-of-use

Privacy Policy:
http://tmbi.com/privacy-policy/

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Style at Home Magazine
Style at Home Magazine

Style at Home Magazine

Future plc

Stylish Homes, Affordable Ideas .

The practical monthly magazine for women who take a hands-on approach to decorating, revamping and styling their home. Every issue contains inspiring real homes, room transformations, easy makes, step-bystep
projects, finishing touches, great-value shopping and affordable style ideas.

Plus a special pullout ‘Cook it’ section each issue, with 50+ quick and easy recipes.

Join thousands of others and download our free app now!

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Once you’ve downloaded our app, you will need to take a free trial or purchase a single issue or subscription to access our in-depth content. We also publish specials and guides - browse our publications, read what interests you most, and get inspired.

Back issues, specials, and future issues are available for purchase within the app. Subscriptions are available on various monthly and annual terms, and auto-renew until you decide to cancel it. Check inside the app for current pricing.

*** Please Note: Our digital edition is not printable and does not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with the print edition ***
• The free trial offer is only available to new subscribers. If you have previously subscribed then payment will be taken immediately.
• You can cancel at any time during the free trial period and you will not be charged. Simply turn off auto-renew in your Apple account subscriptions page at least 24 hours before the auto-renew is due.
• Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
• Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period.
• You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product.
• You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase .
• No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. This does not affect your statutory rights.
• Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription.
• We will be collecting information about your use of the app both when you are online and offline. To find out more please see our privacy policy.

The subscription will include the current issue if you don't already own it and subsequently published future issues for the duration of your subscription period.

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By purchasing a subscription or downloading an app you agree that you have read and accept Future Publishing Ltd's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use:
www.futureplc.com/privacy-policy/
www.futureplc.com/terms-conditions/

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House Beautiful Magazine US
House Beautiful Magazine US

House Beautiful Magazine US

Hearst Communications, Inc.

As America's leading home design authority, House Beautiful is a magazine for dreamers and doers packed with ideas and advice for loving your home. House Beautiful helps readers create the home of their dreams.

SUBSCRIBE NOW AND GET YOUR FIRST ISSUE FREE! Don't forget, you can also get free access to issues with a timed preview (on your iPhone, too!).

Plus, share app content with your favorite social networks. Using a simple two-finger tap, actual images of the content itself are “clipped” and can be sent directly to Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, or Pinterest, or via email or saved to your photo roll.

Download our free app today! Select the issue you'd like to purchase, or sign up with a subscription and save!

Please note that you must have iOS 10.0 or higher installed on your device to use this app.

House Beautiful Magazine US Pricing:
• Subscription 1 Month - USD 1.99*
• Subscription 1 Year - USD 19.99*
* For non-US app stores, the equivalent currency charges will apply.
Please note: App subscriptions do not include access to subscription-only content on our website.

Additional Subscription Information:
• Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
• Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
• Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.
• Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
• No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.

Privacy Policy - https://bit.ly/2J5Ujfh
Terms of Use - https://bit.ly/2J1YZqL
• Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

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Measure It Up

When a ruler won’t cut it but a measuring tape will, grab one of these apps instead of hunting through your toolbox.