Carpentry

Learn how to build your own custom nightstand using minimal tools and moderate woodworking skills.

How would you like to be able to frame a perfectly straight wall each and every time? It's possible with...

Here's how to decide which hammer will work best for you and your construction needs.

Not all hammer heads are created equal. But which one is the best?

From luxury mountainside cabins with a view to simple handcrafted log homes, there are cabins for just about every style...

There’s an art to removing trim. Learn how to salvage the trim you want, while keeping the collateral damage to...

Here's a quick little rundown on what to know about coping trim for inside corners.

Learn the secrets of successful PVC trim installation.

Simple fixes to household headaches that take 10 minutes or less — these home repairs are quick and easy.

Ever wonder what practices, principles, tools and materials pro carpenters can't live without? Discover nine of them so you can...

Get a pro-quality look with a DIY budget

We talked to a pro to learn the most common mistakes made by carpentry beginners to help you bend the...

Build a solid, durable folding table in a day.

All the trim basics from start to finish, plus a clever way to get those miters tight

Five great sawhorses for your DIY workshop

Organized, easy-access storage — and lots of it!

From dull and dated to modern masterpiece in one weekend.

Turn a blank wall into a showpiece that transforms the entire room!

A poor framing job can bring a whole mess of problems, so we asked a professional framing carpenter how to...

Professional techniques for coping perfect molding and trim joints.

Wall molding: Install great-looking baseboards on any problem wall.

Women have carved out a powerful space for themselves in DIY. Find out more about just a few of our...

Your dog will love it. And so will you.

Your whole family will love this fun yard game.

Warped deck joists can be a problem, whether you're building a new deck or resurfacing an old one. Joists dry...

Get an impressive shower upgrade without breaking the bank or turning your basement into a jobsite.

Turn unused bathroom space into a hidden yet functional cabinet. 

The Home Depot offers a wealth of materials, resources and a customer-friendly return policy. But there are a few secrets...