Tweet Every New Home Improvement Tip
Other popular Family Handyman workflows and automations
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Save all new posts from FamilyHandyman.com to Instapaper
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Log New DIY Tutorials in Google Sheets
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Send an Email Alert for New Home Fixes
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Get a Notification for New DIY Projects
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Receive an SMS of all new posts from FamilyHandyman.com
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Use the AI social creator to generate Facebook posts from all new Family Handyman articles
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Add all new posts from FamilyHandyman.com to my Blogger
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Create your own Family Handyman and GraspIO workflow
Create custom workflows effortlessly by selecting triggers, queries, and actions. With IFTTT, it's simple: “If this” trigger happens, “then that” action follows. Streamline tasks and save time with automated workflows that work for you.
12 triggers, queries, and actions
New post on FamilyHandyman.com
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires whenever there is a new post on FamilyHandyman.com
Trigger when Analog Sensor fires
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when the Analog Sensor value matches the specified condition.
Trigger when Digital Sensor fires
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when the Digital Sensor value matches the specified condition.
Beep Buzzer
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will beep the buzzer by turning it on and off at the desired frequency.
Capture a photo or GIF
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will capture a photo or GIF using the interfaced camera.
Control Digital Output ports
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will control the Digital Output ports on the board.
Control RGB LED
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will turn on the RGB LED with the selected color.
Control Servo Motor
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will control the Servo Motor angle and speed.
Display text on OLED screen
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will display text on the OLED.
Flash RGB LED
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will alternately display two colors for the selected duration/delay on the LED .
Run a project
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will run a project saved in your GraspIO Studio account.
Speak the entered text
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will make the board speak using the interfaced Speaker.
Beep Buzzer
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will beep the buzzer by turning it on and off at the desired frequency.
Capture a photo or GIF
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will capture a photo or GIF using the interfaced camera.
Control Digital Output ports
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will control the Digital Output ports on the board.
Control RGB LED
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will turn on the RGB LED with the selected color.
Control Servo Motor
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will control the Servo Motor angle and speed.
Display text on OLED screen
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will display text on the OLED.
Flash RGB LED
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will alternately display two colors for the selected duration/delay on the LED .
New post on FamilyHandyman.com
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires whenever there is a new post on FamilyHandyman.com
Run a project
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will run a project saved in your GraspIO Studio account.
Speak the entered text
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will make the board speak using the interfaced Speaker.
Trigger when Analog Sensor fires
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when the Analog Sensor value matches the specified condition.
Trigger when Digital Sensor fires
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when the Digital Sensor value matches the specified condition.
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About Family Handyman
FamilyHandyman.com is a comprehensive resource for do-it-yourselfers of all skill levels. The website features a wide range of DIY projects, helpful tips and tricks, and expert advice from professional handymen. From building furniture and installing new fixtures to simple home repairs and maintenance, FamilyHandyman.com has everything you need to get the job done right.
FamilyHandyman.com is a comprehensive resource for do-it-yourselfers of all skill levels. The website features a wide range of DIY projects, helpful tips and tricks, and expert advice from professional handymen. From building furniture and installing new fixtures to simple home repairs and maintenance, FamilyHandyman.com has everything you need to get the job done right.
About GraspIO
IFTTT meets physical computing with GraspIO Cloudio -a Full Stack IoT Suite comprising a feature-packed Raspberry Pi add-on board, an intuitive Drag and Drop programming mobile app, and Unlimited IoT Cloud connectivity.
Create simple applets that use Cloudio’s features as both triggers and actions for a new connected experience.
One connection, countless possibilities.
IFTTT meets physical computing with GraspIO Cloudio -a Full Stack IoT Suite comprising a feature-packed Raspberry Pi add-on board, an intuitive Drag and Drop programming mobile app, and Unlimited IoT Cloud connectivity. Create simple applets that use Cloudio’s features as both triggers and actions for a new connected experience. One connection, countless possibilities.