Carpentry

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.

Techniques for deck building, framing a deck, building stairs and railings and adding deck trim.

It looks complicated to replace banister spindles...it's not.

Custom-build DIY window cornices for one-fourth the price of store-bought with this step-by-step guide.

Add safety and style with a custom outdoor stair railing.

Floor sagging? Here's the solid cure for rotting posts and sinking footings.

Here's how to wash, sand, scrap and fill woodwork for a smooth finish.

The difference between “nominal” and “actual” dimensions for items like 2x4 dimensions

Epoxy has several advantages over other adhesives and fillers. It can fill gaps and still retain strength, it's waterproof, and...

This simple nail hack will help to prevent wood from splitting.

Get rid of spray foam overspray with this cheap and simple trick.

Here are some great framing tips that will help you build your walls straight, strong and fast.

A quick, inexpensive way to transform a room—and a beautiful cover-up for damaged ceilings

The Family Handyman reader, Nick was looking for a playset for his son. but he was not impressed with the...

Make these amazing miter joint clamps now so that you have them the next time someone needs a frame.

Mounting long pieces of molding by yourself is a lot easier with this molding hanger.

Learn the basics of flattening rough-sawn wood.

Here's an easy fix for an annoying problem.

Intimidated by cabinet work? Even a novice can make fine joints with pocket screws.