Skills

You need clamps to hold something temporarily or permanently in place. Here are some of the most useful kinds of...

Avoid sticky wooden drawers with these simple fixes.

Keep your eyes protected and your vision clear with these picks for best safety glasses on the market.

Learning these basics will help you embrace the allure of woodturning — uncovering astonishing beauty in a chunk of wood.

A life-long wood carver shares tips for getting started in this rewarding hobby. A pocket knife and a piece of...

Wood inlays don't need complexity to be beautiful. Here are some great inlay patterns perfect for beginners.

A new woodworking skill, right around the bend!

Forge something new from something old.

Here's how to make a simple, elegant cabinet with an easy sliding door.

Mulching leaves is better for your yard, your back and your budget

Want to spin perfect cylinders or bowls? No tool beats the lathe!

Hand planes are considered obsolete by some. I disagree. Every woodshop should have these...

Here’s the scoop — this is fun and easy!

Wood inlays are beautiful details that can give any project an extra level of elegance and sophistication.

Interesting in trying wood carving for the first time? Check out these easy ideas and start your carving journey off...

Dado joints are easy to make joint and useful for bookshelves, drawer dividers and other woodworking projects.

Rigid core flooring is the modern version of luxury vinyl planks (LVP). It's attractive, long-lasting and easy to install, so...

If you want to laminate boards to make a tabletop, you'll need a wood jointer. It's also handy for flattening...

Add the ancient art of making strong, versatile mortise-and-tenon joinery to your woodworking skills.

These woodturning projects are manageable, personal and perfect for holiday gift giving.

Whether you're making a jewelry box, desk drawer or toy chest, the classic box joint creates sturdy and strong corners.

Depending on the type of woodworking you want to do, you may get by with a few well-chosen hand tools,...

Vinyl plank flooring can be easier to fix than you think. With a few simple tools and an extra plank...

We're here to help you choose the best whittling knife for your budget, project needs and experience level.

You don't have to be a pro to make wood projects that stay together, but a solid knowledge of wood...

Half lap joints are a terrific skill for beginning woodworkers to master. Here's everything you need to get started.

Don't throw it away! Sawdust recycling turns the waste from your saws and sanders into a resource with multiple uses...

Did you know slips, trips and falls are some of the most common home safety hazards? Say goodbye to stubbed...

Tambour is a woodwork style that gets its name from a medieval drum. We asked a top architect to explain...