10 States With the Lowest Quality of Life in 2026

Plus, how to kill flies without a fly swatter

VIEW ONLINE GET THE MAGAZINE Give a Gift Happy Monday! I hope you had a restful weekend and are looking forward to taking on a new DIY project soon. If you are, you'll definitely want to see today's Tip of the Day. See you back here tomorrow! — Rebecca News 10 States With the Lowest Quality of Life in 2026 See how your state's quality of life compares to other states. READ MORE → Today I Learned What That Little Person Symbol on Your Car Dash Actually Means Learn what the person symbol in your car means, how pedestrian detection works, when it activates, and why drivers should never ignore it. READ MORE → Pest Control How to Get Rid of Flies Without a Fly Swatter No fly swatter? No problem. Use these expert-backed tips to catch and kill flies using everyday items. READ MORE → Tip of the Day When doing a woodworking project, sanding curves is tricky. Sometimes you need a sanding pad that’s both firm and flexible. A small notepad works great. Just wrap sandpaper around the pad and bend the pad to whatever arc you need. Slip the one end of the sandpaper between the pages to help hold it in place on the pad.  GET MORE TIPS → Automotive Big Ways Car Maintenance Has Changed Over the Decades An expert from AAA catches you up on the latest in vehicle maintenance. READ MORE → Kitchen We Used a Vacuum Sealer To Save Thousands on Groceries No more spoiled leftovers and a freezer full of affordable meat: here’s how our vacuum sealer saves us money, plus helps us eat better. READ MORE → Do you find yourself having to pause and rewatch a project video or can you remember everything after the first watch? Tell us over on our Instagram, @familyhandyman. WATCH THE REEL  → $13 a Year! Get year round DIY inspiration! Get Inspired Know someone who would love this? SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER UnsubscribeManage PreferencesPrivacy Policy Trusted Media Brands, Inc. 1610 N 2nd St, Suite 102, Milwaukee, WI 53212 2026 Trusted Media Brands. All rights reserved.