The Family Handyman


What's New
Bug fix...
Size:
3.7 MB
Category:
Lifestyle
OS:
iOS
Price:
Free
Compatible:
iPad
Requirements:
Compatible with iPad.R
Version:
1.5

Description - The Family Handyman

Reader`s Digest Association , the publisher behind many iOS app (The Family Handyman ,Reader`s Digest ,Reader`s Digest True Stories ,Simple & Delicious ,Country Magazine ,Our Canada), brings The Family Handyman with a number of new features along with the usual bug fixes. The Family Handyman app has been update to version 1.5 with several major changes and improvements. App release that improves performance, provides several new options.

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If you are iPad owner,you now can download The Family Handyman for free from Apple Store. The application is supporting English language. It weighs in at only 3.7 MB to download. The new The Family Handyman app version 1.5 has been updated on 2014-11-29. For ensuring consistency with the device you should take into account the following app compatibility information: Compatible with iPad.Requires iOS 3.2 or later
More Info: Find more info about The Family Handyman in Reader`s Digest Association`s Official Website : https://w1.buysub.com/servlet/CSGateway?cds_mag_code=FHM&cds_page_id=111250


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 ...
This app is totally worthless without the ability to zoom in to text and photos Bring back the zoom or lose subscriptions         Bring back zoom idwtdmn
1 Constantly says cannot connect to App Store 2 Requires login every time you open it For many years applications have been able to store login credentials These two major but easily fixable annoyances drove me to uninstall it Let me know when you get your act together and I ll give it another try     It has easily fixable issues NomadPgmr
Almost impossible to download your magazine Constant unable to connect to the App Store error I will not re subscribe to this magazine if I can t read it on my iPad     Terrible Freddieanto
Easy to use and nice to read                 Like it debtfree
The last update wiped out all of my 2014 back issues I keep getting an error message and I can t download the new issue This app needs to be fixed     Crappy app sgobucs
Since the last update I have lost all of my 2012 2013 and 2014 issues I have sent emails through App and have not had a single response Terrible customer service     Lousy App after update Blkout60
Downloaded copies for offline viewing then when you re offline App asks for logon and will not let you even see your downloaded issues     Worst ever Joliver332
I have been a digital subscriber since 2012 With the recent update to the app I have lost access to every issue prior to 2014 After three unanswered emails to support I got ahold of someone in a help chat They referred me to digital support and provided me a phone number Contacted Reader s Digest by phone and they said that because I subscribed through iTunes they had no info on my subscription Contacted iTunes support who said they could see it was a problem with the app Re contacted Reader s Digest who insisted that it was an apple problem They finally agreed to open up a trouble ticket when I directed them to the recent reviews showing this was not an isolated problem Bottom line I m dealing with a company that offers a digital product but is still in a print mindset They are unresponsive to customer issues and have now essentially stolen three years of my subscription from me with no promise of a refund     Used to be great Now buyer beware Wnxs
I used to enjoy reading this magazine and thought the electronic version would be a nice upgrade Unfortunately since the last upgrade I can no longer access any issue I have contacted customer service but have not received any response Very disappointing Subscribe to paper Don t waste your time of money with this disappointment     Used to be good Professor1420
Love the digital magazine Subscribed for years With this recent update I can no longer zoom in and enlarge photos or text                 Worth the Purchase Price Xian's Dream
This was my fav thing to read on long plane rides Ever since the upgrade I ve lost all of my 2014 issues that I purchased Please fix     Upset WBAch3
Since the update my subscription has not been accessible They really need to start testing things at least somewhat before the push steaming piles out into the world     Still useless WideSearcher
App basically works but consistently forgets I have subscription via App Store and gives me sign in prompts that I presume are for web subscribers because nothing I do with iCloud credentials will work CONFUSING Signing out of iCloud then signing back in or powering completely off and back on seems to work for regaining access Annoying I don t have the problem with my other magazine subscriptions On ipad2 with current OS         App forgets I have a subscription D957
I have tried to log on many times but it always says Can t connect with the server I can get on Sari and Chrome I quite with this App     This App Does Not Work TerryLEubanks
Not sure if I got scammed or not but I paid my subscription via the app and have not been able to log in to view the content Customer service toll free number is disconnected and no response to multiple email to customer care team its been almost two weeks now     Garbage TCM1231
Often get server error when trying to access or download issue App support in iTunes has a button for CHAT however chat is ONLY for print edition No one seems to care at Reader s Digest the parent company They just say contact iTunes but have NO contact information available Don t try to log on in app Go to library if you can get that far Try gear in upper right hand corner If it works you can restore purchases and download editions     Glitches and confusing support Dinozza
I don t know what all those crabby people are talking about The app works just fine on my iPad and the content is always interesting and helpful                     Spartyviewer Spartyviewer
In the interest of having fewer magazines sitting around taking up space I ve switched my subscriptions over to electronic This app works for me I have an old iPad2 and despite the old hardware the app works just fine and I don t have piles of magazines taking up space                     Works on my second hand ipad2 dmnff138
I ve had the same access problem reported by others Couldn t get to new issues or old ones more recent than 18 months And I couldn t sign in About a week ago the problem seemed fixed and I hope it s a fix and not a fluke         Access problem Zelamae
I have been using this app for three years no This new app have a lot of advertisements almost in tears very pages I don t know if I am reading advertisement ps or a DIY magazine I hate this new layout too Old want was amazingly categorized This new layout is request you to turn your iPad to vertical position and slide pages to left to right I canceled my my subscription this year     To much ads Dante Danis
Initially the app was terrible to say the least After a call to Family Handyman the problem was resolved quickly                 Issues fixed Tamachop
Will not work with print subscription despite its claims that it will     Doesn t work Caleb143
WARNING it will not work no matter what you do I wasted my money Shame on them for not addressing all the complaints save your money     Waste of money want a refund Littletmv
The app worked well initially and I enjoyed the articles So I purchased a subscription and several back issues After an update I was unable to sign in and access my library I can not access my account info either I have been shut out for months now due to error Unable to access server Please try again later Such a waste of money Lousy support too     Unable to Access Content Completely Unique
Why does the cost of the digital magazine run more then the print copy Considering the mailing and printing cost I would accept equal magazine prices but not more Sorry not worth it     Cost of digital magazine Dhzzwas23
Poor application buggy stops quits unexpectedly     Buy the Magazine Hegoat
I usually do not waste time writing reviews but really enjoy the way they have set up this magazine on the ipad Really enjoyable to read and find it better to read on the ipad than the magazine                     Excellent Jj4.2
I love the app just wish it would download when available Mahalo                     Works for me with one exception Molokai Nui Ahina
I ve been using the iPad version for a few years now and it s seemed to be working okay The latest issue has an updated format that is just junk No more interactive features just pages that resembled to be scanned And I have never seen so many advertisements in my life It s a huge disappointment     Latest Version is a Huge Step Back Rabid355
Useless app Constant crashes and I can t download my subscription issues I was notified of my automatic renewal and stopped it immediately Why buy what I cannot download Great magazine but too bad there is no support for the e zine No stars ever but I have to rate at least one to get this message out     Don t waste your hunt4835
Thankfully my subscription ends shortly they just changed things for the worse The magazine used to be pretty well designed for the iPad This month feels like a scan of the print magazine and is heavily loaded down with ads I have no problem with a few ads but this is really crazy         What the The Supreme Yoda
Bizzarre navigation swipe left and down Also some of the pages get cut off             Could be better qrick26
It s a good idea magazine for the DIY guy I have been reading for 2 years now                     Handy and good info qwerty#$
Very good content and doesn t crash on my 4th gen iPad                     Works fine for me kevin0611
As stated by everyone else it crashes repeatedly which makes it worthless You d think a Family Handyman rep would AT LEAST acknowledge our reviews with some empathy but NOPE NOT A WORD Sad to say but they ve lost my business and respect Fair winds and following seas     JUNK Smart App Shopper
It works for about 30 seconds Then crash Is anyone out there reading these reviews Is anyone able to get it to work     Crashes after about 30 seconds of use EZTarget
Just installed crashes immediately after opening Was this not tested before it was released for public use No stars deserved     Crashes upon opening RoadkillRacing
What a piece of It s like class action time How is this even still on the App Store     Distraught Handy nothing
The app might be great but I ll never know     App crashes ALL THE TIME Geektb
App is so full of bugs it isn t funny It s always been quirky at best but now mag covers don t display and the app randomly shuts itself down Deleting     Call the Exterminator PhilC62
Terrible     Bush League Riverman63
Was not even able to open a single magazine It crashed every time     Bad Alejandro L.
I have several issues unread because they refuse to download Save yourself the irritation and stick with the paper version     Worst Downloads Ever
I love the app just wish it would download when available Mahalo                 Works for me with one exception
Was not even able to open a single magazine It crashed every time     Bad
The app crashes immediately after trying to open an issue I contacted support and they do not seem to care     Does not work
Havent been able to download or read issues for a few months Customer service nonexistent     Horrible App
It works for about 30 seconds Then crash Is anyone out there reading these reviews Is anyone able to get it to work     Crashes after about 30 seconds of use
The app might be great but Ill never know     App crashes ALL THE TIME
Just downloaded this app a few minutes ago so I could try the free six month iPad version I downloaded the latest issue DecemberJanuary with no problems and have been scrolling through this issue I also downloaded the free Preview that is offered and that seems to be OK also Happy camper so far                 Good for me
WARNING it will not work no matter what you doI wasted my money Shame on them for not addressing all the complaintssave your money     Waste of money want a refund
Should have read the reviews first Downloaded the app for the trail six months didnt download the whole magazine and it is blurry wont play the videos Do not download this it wont work     No good
This app is unstable and unusable When it worked the articles are great but useless when you cannot log in and the app crashes Total waste of a subscription     Get this magazine in print not this app
Newsstand and all of the associated apps need a serious overhaul Between the crashes and poor performance its almost an unusable mess     Needs an overhaul
Have yearly subscription and becomes unstable and quits after about 15 seconds and havent been able to use in months no support would not recommend this Why purchase a product that doesnt deliver     Unstable no support
Useless app Constant crashes and I cant download my subscription issues I was notified of my automatic renewal and stopped it immediately Why buy what I cannot download Great magazine but too bad there is no support for the ezine No stars ever but I have to rate at least one to get this message out     Dont waste your
Why does the cost of the digital magazine run more then the print copy Considering the mailing and printing cost I would accept equal magazine pricesbut not more Sorry not worth it     Cost of digital magazine
Paid for a year got 2 double bonus issues that count as 4 that do not have any more content than a normal issue So in all actuality you get 8 actual issues Articles are rehashed numerous times Dont waste the money for something you are not going to get And btw the customer service stinks     Horrible
As stated by everyone else it crashes repeatedly which makes it worthless Youd think a Family Handyman rep would AT LEAST acknowledge our reviews with some empathy but NOPE NOT A WORD Sad to say but theyve lost my business and respect Fair winds and following seas     JUNK
Thankfully my subscription ends shortly they just changed things for the worse The magazine used to be pretty well designed for the iPad This month feels like a scan of the print magazine and is heavily loaded down with ads I have no problem with a few ads but this is really crazy        What the
I love all the step by step instructions I have never had any trouble with logging in or downloading anything I have had this for over a year I love all the DIY projects Keep up the great work                 Great publication
Terrible     Bush League
1114 Evidently no one cares enough to update it properly Clear install new download and still crashes every time Literally useless 115 No updates still crashes all the time Called in November and they are aware but evidently dont care     A crashy mess useless
What a piece of Its like class action time How is this even still on the App Store     Distraught
I have a 1918 Craftsman home that needs a lot of work After having less than satisfying experiences with contractors I decided to take on several projects myself I have used many of the Family Handyman articles to guide me through several successful projects including redoing my homes plumbing both supply and waste lines remodeling Amy first floor bath adding a basement bath and and several built ins                 Great App
Keeps crashing     Horrible
Crashes repeatedly Deleted it and tried to reinstall Wont even reinstall hangs Worst app ever     Useless
Very good content and doesnt crash on my 4th gen iPad                 Works fine for me
I honestly find this app to be very motivating and a valuable teaching tool It contains GREAT instructions and everything is VERY relevant With the app on my iPad its as though the magazine comes to life Its all there right in front of you and the videos are such a great tool Pretty much every tip idea or project is plausible realistic and practical for anybody wanting to improve their quality of living The instructions are clear cut easy to follow They use simple photosgraphics and its well thought out for the average consumer Its designed to keep home repair improvement and maintenance simple We love it I am a woman I love to work with my handstools and frankly pretty good at it However I find certain projects very intimidating I dont have the knowledge or experience to tackle them With this app I feel as though I have my own personal instructor The app makes it easy to go over the instructions as many times as I wantneed to and having the information on my ipad I can easily access every detail of each project anywhere If I am going to the hardware store for example everything is on my ipad With the app I am able to share via emailtext what project I am working on with friends and family members I can send the photos details without having to type out a huge explanation I am actually excited to start and finish projects I find myself in the zone while working I will end with this For quite some time Ive had a list of projects I really wanted and needed to have completed but I felt they required a pro hence more money Way more than I could afford However with this app I am handling THAT LIST and I am having so much fun while saving a ton of money I love this Well worth the subscription price                 LOVE IT Confidence building and save a lot of
Just installed crashes immediately after opening Was this not tested before it was released for public use No stars deserved     Crashes upon opening
I usually do not waste time writing reviews but really enjoy the way they have set up this magazine on the ipad Really enjoyable to read and find it better to read on the ipad than the magazine                 Excellent
I tried to download the sample magazine three times but the app kicks me out each time Not good     Keeps kicking me out
Poor application buggy stops quits unexpectedly     Buy the Magazine
Same issue as others app crashes and I cant access the issues I have deleted and reloaded but end up with the same results     Crashes
I cant figure out how to log in download or just see it I will dispute the charge I should have listened to the other reviews                 Horrible interface
The app worked well initially and I enjoyed the articles So I purchased a subscription and several back issues After an update I was unable to sign in and access my library I can not access my account info either I have been shut out for months now due to error Unable to access server Please try again later Such a waste of money Lousy support too     Unable to Access Content
Crashed twice in the first 5 mins I had it Uninstalled     Crashes
Crashes constantly Cannot even get an issue downloaded Took three crashes just to log in     Completely Useless
this app needs help     where are the issues i paid for
Doesnt work at all Authentication server doesnt respond Youd think someone at RD would notice and take action     How can such a renowned publisher produce such a poor app
Im constantly trying to get this app to work It never does Too bad     Never works
Like very much having on iPad                 Great app
Ive been using the iPad version for a few years now and its seemed to be working okay The latest issue has an updated format that is just junk No more interactive features just pages that resembled to be scanned And I have never seen so many advertisements in my life Its a huge disappointment     Latest Version is a Huge Step Back
Had a subscription until July 2015 now I cant log in to download the magazine or reset my password Dont download this app     This App Will Steal Your Money
I paid for a year subscription I enjoyed it so I purchased several5 back issues I recently had to reset my iPad After installing the app I noticed all my back issues were missing I tried to contact costumer service several times Each and every attempt I did not get an answer or response for my request to make my purchase available for down I recommend avoid the company It looks like they complete ignore their customers after they have taken your money In the future I will not buy from this company again knowing that they are seriously lack in customer support     Regretting my purchase
App is so full of bugs it isnt funny Its always been quirky at best but now mag covers dont display and the app randomly shuts itself down Deleting     Call the Exterminator
Its a good idea magazine for the DIY guy I have been reading for 2 years now                 Handy and good info
Bizzarre navigation swipe left and down Also some of the pages get cut off           Could be better
Keep getting kicked around to zinio app but still cant open the magazine that I paid for What happened Never had this problem before     Where is my magazine
Crashes after 15sec or so every time I try to DL an issue Needs fixed     Needs improvement
Ive held a subscription for the last three years I accepted RDs this is a Readers Digest product offer of using their iPad app a year or two ago in lieu of the print subscription The app has always been buggy but was basically useable Ive deleted and reinstalled it a number of times as each time they updated the app it would become unstable and crash I continued to put up with the crappy software in order to get the content In the last two or three months the app has crashed repeatedly with no unreliable access to the content yet the developer does nothing to correct it Now the app doesnt recognize I extended my subscription Ive had it Ive deleted the app and have written RD demanding my money back They will never get another dime from me So after reading this review and you still think you want the subscription go ahead idiot     THIS APP IS CRP
Good articles which cover novice through the seasoned pro Really enjoy the app and the magazine              App works just fine for me on iPad Air2


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