A writer and indie film producer, Karuna Eberl covers the outdoors and nature side of DIY for Family Handyman, exploring wildlife, green living, travel and gardening. She also writes FH’s Eleven Percent column, about dynamic women in the construction workforce. Karuna and her husband and frequent collaborator, Steve Alberts, spent years renovating an abandoned house in a near-ghost town in rural Colorado before moving on to their latest project: Customizing kit homes and building a workshop and outbuildings on their mountain town property, all with economical, sustainable and environmentally s
6 Bulb Planting Mistakes You Should Never Make
Planting spring bulbs correctly avoids common mistakes that lead to fewer blooms.
Birds and Blooms · 1m
Water Heater Rusted Out, Flooding Basement
Ethan fixes rusted water heater but floods basement after 21-year-old tank fails.
Family Handyman · 1m
Kennedy Center's $250M Renovation Teaches Homeowners a Lesson
The debate over whether to repair or demolish the Kennedy Center reveals the decision-making framework that applies to any building, from mansions to modest homes.
Family Handyman · 2m
Super El Niño is coming. Here's how to protect your home
A record-breaking El Niño could bring extreme weather through early 2027. Here's what to expect and how to prepare now.
Family Handyman · 2m
I moved my kitchen outside for a whole summer
A Colorado writer swore off indoor cooking during a months-long heat wave, and the payoff went past the thermostat.
Family Handyman · 2m
Are Smartphones Built To Fail?
Planned obsolescence is real, but a worn battery fakes most of what feels like a dying phone.
Family Handyman · 2m