Woodworking

If you need 4x4s or other large posts, inspect them first.

Our expert tips for straighter, faster and safer rip cuts.

These classic patio chairs are low maintenance and easy to build.

A handy guide to laying and setting mosaic tile from one of our most trusted tile experts. Plus, a quick...

Expert tips for applying a flawless clear finish.

There's a lot to consider when attempting to purchase the best plywood for a project. Check out this uber-comprehensive plywood...

Build this incredibly handy tool for the next time you need to find the center along the edge of a...

There’s still time to build (and enjoy!) these outdoor woodworking projects this fall. Each includes full plans, so you can...

No good tailgating or backyard setup is complete without a solid bar. Build this folding, portable version in a one...

Tree houses aren't just for kids – they're for anyone with an imagination. These amazing treehouses will inspire you to...

Anyone can make a nasty seat nice in just a couple of hours. Here are some tips for successfully reupholstering...

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

This DIY wooden bird feeder is simple for people to build, easy for their feathered friends to love.

A cozy extra bed when you need it, a handsome showpiece when you don't. We'll show you how build a...

This innovative A-frame playhouse offers a new perspective on the traditional design.

Spruce up your patio with a custom table built from beautiful natural materials that won't cost you an arm and...

Tips for installing oak and hardwood edgings for plywood.

An avid woodworker gives insider tips for using woodworking clamps properly to make glue-ups accurate and joints strong and square.

Pro tips for making perfect miters

Special tools and high-quality sandpaper produce great results with less effort

No need to buy a stain for your next woodworking project. It only takes a few common household ingredients: steel...

Looking for that rustic farmhouse look of whitewashed wood? Try any of these simple techniques and turn drab into fab...

Get a silky smooth finish on your next project

Get great results from water-based finishes

The world of plywood is vast and complicated but once you learn the grades you can find the right plywood...

We know what you're thinking: "I'd love to build a canoe, but this is just too big and too difficult...

Display your indoor plants in style with these elegant plant stands.

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This DIY grill table is a handy companion for your barbecue that collapses...

This feeder provides an unusually clear view of the squirrels that visit it. The bold critters actually climb inside the...