Handyman Ken's Blog

Fix it yourself — or learn why you shouldn't.

How-tos, homeowner decisions, seasonal checklists, and the occasional peek behind the AI curtain.

How to mount a TV on drywall (without yanking it off the wall)

The three mistakes I see most often and how to avoid them. Stud finders, toggle bolts, and why the mount brand matters more than the TV brand.

A decision tree I walk my sister through every time she texts me a photo of a leak.

Twelve things to check before the humidity hits. Gutters, caulk, HVAC filters, deck boards — in that order.

Spackle, mesh, or full patch? A one-hour guide with the exact products Ken keeps in the van.

A one-man shop can look like a 10-person operation with the right stack. Here's mine.

Old work boxes, fan-rated boxes, and why your Sunday project might need an electrician.

Pipes, weatherstripping, gutters, and the one thing everyone forgets about.

Kids, earthquakes, and why IKEA started including anchors in the box.