Carpentry

Avoid common problems by learning the right way to drive screws. It's easier than you think.

A gabled roof looks great from the outside and adds space and light inside.

Build your walls straight, sturdy and plumb with these great tips.

We asked carpentry pros who have spent years pounding thousands of nails to pass along some of the best of...

Our best tips for painting trim perfectly. You'll learn how to trim paint like an expert!

Tips for sharpening and using a chisel, one of the carpenter's basic tools.

Use a versatile jigsaw tool to cut lumber, plywood, metal and tile.

Update the look of your kitchen by giving your existing cabinets a new old look.

So strong it's kid-proof! We'll show you how to do it.

Building face frames is rewarding and achieving square face frame dimensions is not as difficult as you might think. Here’s...

With these basic techniques, you can learn how to install kitchen cabinets straight, solid and true.

Not all pressure-treated wood is equally decay-resistant. Different parts of the tree absorb treatment differently. Learn how to spot the...

How to fix rotted wood with durable epoxy.

Cabinet building advice from the Family Handyman pros

Get knobs and pulls right the first time.

Add an enclosed screen porch to your house using basic framing and deck building techniques.

Our staff expert walks you through the basics of this essential carpentry skill.

Pro tricks for air-tight joints.

Here is an easier, more precise method you can use to cut crown molding while it's flat on a miter...

DIY built ins such as built-in cabinets, bookcases, and shelving are faster, easier and better with these tips from a...

This is the best way to cut off a door bottom without splintering the wood.

Get the look of new cabinets in one weekend for one-third the cost!

You don't even need a tape measure for perfect window casings!

Great results, even in bad situations. We'll walk you through the best tips for DIY finish carpentry.

Stylish Arts-and-Crafts woodwork built up from simple oak boards

Minor tweaks make a major difference in the finished wall

See 20 astounding hacks that'll help make your marking more accurate and your days more productive.

Renew dull trim in one weekend.

Window trim and door trim with old world elegance—it’s actually easier than standard trim.