
Reader Project: DIY Solid Cedar Mailbox
Reader Todd Johnson needed to replace his mailbox. Â So he went to his local home center to get inspired. Â

You’ve Got Your Pallet, Now Where Do You Start?
You've been eyeing a project that uses wooden pallets, but you're unsure how to get started. We'll show you the...


How to Buy Rough-Sawn Lumber
There are a few things you should know before heading to the lumber yard to buy wood. These great tips...


Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build a Floating Shelf with Secret Drawer
Learn how to make this sleek, modern floating shelf with a secret hiding place for your valuables.


How To Build A Chessboard
Build this simple, elegant chessboard in an afternoon, and make it your own by selecting whatever wood species you like.

Shop-Made Edge-Gluing Clamps
For about $30, you can fortify your bar clamp arsenal with these mighty tools. These clamps apply pressure horizontally as...

Learn How to Use Melamine
Melamine is the common name for particleboard that’s coated with a thin layer of plastic finish. The melamine finish is...

12 Incredible Pieces of DIY Outdoor Furniture
With something for the absolute beginner and expert alike, these 12 DIY outdoor furniture projects will transform your patio or...


How To Build a Maple Taco Holder
This easy-to-make taco holder features the same materials as a cutting board: hardwood, food-safe glue and a natural oil finish....


How to Apply Polyurethane
4 Simple steps to a finish as smooth as glass

How to Patch Veneer with Quickwood
Fixing a chipped piece of veneer isn't as hard as you think.


Furniture Stripping: Tips for Refinishing
Make old furniture look new again in a weekend!


How To Apply Iron-On Veneer Edging
Cover raw plywood edges quickly and easily with wood veneer and an iron.

How To Remove Stains In Wood Furniture
Removing stains in wood furniture doesn't have to involve sanding and refinishing. Try these methods first.


How to Fix a Wobbly Chair
Frustrated by a loose, wobbling chair? This step-by-step walkthrough shows how to fix a wobbly chair's loose connections.

How To Open a Stuck Drawer
A light cleaning and lubrication makes an amazing difference


How To Build a Garden Arbor
Create this stylish, arched DIY garden arbor in only a couple of days. It’s way easier than it looks.

How To Build a Coat Cabinet with Pocket Screws
Intimidated by cabinet work? Even a novice can make fine joints with pocket screws.

Learn How to Clamp
Improve your woodworking skills and glue joints with these 18 tips to show you how to clamp like a veteran...


Stone Inlay Concrete Bench
Quikrete's 5000 concrete mix is a great formula for building your own backyard bench.

Fast Furniture Fixes
Repair nicks, scratches, dings and dents in your wood furniture. Plus, use easy repairs for everyday furniture to save a...


The Top 10 Woodworking Ideas & Skills
Our best woodworking ideas, tips and tricks. Read this collection of carpentry basics to learn woodworking for beginners.

Rosin Paper Workbench Cover
Build this handy paper holder at one end of your workbench


Wood Putty vs. Wood Filler: When To Use Each/megha
Retailers often fail to distinguish between wood putty and wood filler, but there's a big difference.