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Try This Hack for Building an Inexpensive Glass Panel Door

Make a glass panel door yourself without breaking the bank.

How to Build 4 Different Styles of Path Lights

Bollard posts are short, stout posts used around buildings or as roadway dividers. They resemble tree trunks, which are also...


How to Build a DIY Radiator Cover

Give your old-fashioned radiators some style. It's really not that hard, even if you're new to DIY. We'll show you...


How To Build a Table Saw Crosscut Sled

Make crosscuts on the table saw more accurately, repeatably and safely with a crosscut sled.


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The 9 Best Miter Saw Blades of 2022

Shopping for a miter saw blade? Here's what to look for, along with nine great options to consider.

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The 8 Best Table Saws of 2022

Contractors, cabinetmakers, home improvement enthusiasts and amateur woodworkers all use them. These are some of the best table saws you...


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Types of Saws and When To Use Them

Whether you're a woodworker, hobbyist or a home repair specialist, you need saws. Here's some help for choosing the right...

How to Make a DIY Storage Ottoman

Build this footstool and gain a perfect place to stow your stuff.


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Table Saw Tips and Techniques

Get better performance from your bench top or stationary table saw. With these jigs and accessories you can make safer,...


How to Make and Install a Flushmount Sink and Countertop

Save on countertops by making them yourself with the luxury option of an undermount sink.


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Video: How To Use a Jigsaw

The jigsaw is a beginner-friendly, easy-to-use power saw. Learn how it works, all about the components and how to change...

How to Make Solar-Powered House Numbers

Your dinner guests will never miss your house again once you install these solar-powered house numbers.


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Our Favorite Sliding Miter Saw

This sliding miter saw from Harbor Freight stands toe-to-toe with the big boys and it should with a name like...


5 Common Tools Taken to the Next Level

You'll reach for these convenient tools over and over again!


How to Build a DIY Nightstand

Learn how to build your own custom nightstand using minimal tools and moderate woodworking skills.


2018 Best in DIY – What to Look for in a Cordless Circular Saw

We’ve used cordless circular saws for years and love them. With battery and motor technology improving rapidly, we wondered if...

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What to Know About Coping Trim

Here's a quick little rundown on what to know about coping trim for inside corners.


Two Essential Saw Cutting Guides

Ensure straight cuts with these two, simple cutting guides.


How to Make a DIY Bread Box

Back in the day, people stored their bread in a special box in the kitchen or pantry. Relive those days...


Best Scroll Saws for 2022

Scroll saws are accessible to every skill level, but they provide different levels of detail. Find out which kind you...


How to Make a Paper Towel Holder for Your Kitchen

Here's a quick and easy project to manage messes and spills.


How to Make a Simple DIY Jewelry Box

Need a DIY idea for Valentine's Day? We've got you covered.


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How to Sharpen a Chainsaw

Dull chainsaws are slow—and dangerous


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How to Build a 2-in-1 Coffee/Dining Table

A coffee table that becomes a dining table or a...

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How to Winterize a Chainsaw

Keep your chainsaw in tip-top shape during the winter off-season


The Best Reciprocating Saws

These versatile saws cut through all types of materials and make quick work of many tasks. Here are the best...


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What Is a Chop Saw?

A chop saw (a.k.a. a miter saw) is a power tool made especially for accurate crosscutting of trim and lumber...


What Is a Scroll Saw?

The scroll saw is an important tool for any wood or metal worker who wants to add a personal creative...


How to Remove a Stuck Cleanout Plug

How to remove a stuck cleanout plug to get at a clog in a drain pipe