How to Make Simple Mortise and Tenon Joints
A guide to mortise and tenon joinery, a core technique of woodworking.
Everything You Need To Know About Woodcarving Tools
For novice woodcarvers, investing in the right woodcarving tools makes those first projects more enjoyable. Here are seven tools to...
Try This Hack for Building an Inexpensive Glass Panel Door
Make a glass panel door yourself without breaking the bank.
What To Know About Poplar Wood
Wondering what you should know about poplar wood before using it for a woodworking project? A pro woodworker shares his...
Family Handyman Approved: Ryobi RS290G Random Orbit Sander
Here's why we like this affordable random orbit sander from Ryobi.
How to Make a DIY Storage Ottoman
Build this footstool and gain a perfect place to stow your stuff.
How To Find Affordable Lumber
Most DIYers suffered severe sticker shock at lumber prices during the pandemic. Here are six tips to help you find...
How to DIY Laundry Shelves
Convert your dreary basement laundry into a functional, organized and finished workspace.
Fix Wood Scratches with Walnuts
Simply rub a walnut over a scratch in wood several times. Then, with your fingers rub the scratched area. That's...
3 Ways for Woodworkers to Save Money
Woodworking can be one expensive hobby. High-quality blades, sanding belts and router bits are costly—and worth every penny. Here are...
How to Build a DIY Nightstand
Learn how to build your own custom nightstand using minimal tools and moderate woodworking skills.
What to Know About Coping Trim
Here's a quick little rundown on what to know about coping trim for inside corners.
Different Types of Wood Stains and Finishes
Wood stains and finishes can make ordinary wood look gorgeous and gorgeous wood look ordinary. It's all in choosing the...
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...
How to Make a Paper Towel Holder for Your Kitchen
Here's a quick and easy project to manage messes and spills.
Lumber Prices Finally Fell in October (But Are Still Way Too High)
Lumber prices dropped in early October, but not nearly enough, and now home builders and lawmakers are working together to...
11 Female DIYers Who Are Changing the Game
Women have carved out a powerful space for themselves in DIY. Find out more about just a few of our...
Stuff We Love: Stuff We Still Love
We searched through 70 years of tool and product reviews to find our favorite stuff that has stood the test...
How to Increase Storage Space In Your Bathroom
Turn unused bathroom space into a hidden yet functional cabinet.Â
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...
How to Paint Woodwork: Tips and Techniques
Get a silky smooth finish on your woodwork
13 Dirt-Simple Woodworking Jigs You Need
Woodworking jigs ensure that cuts are straight, holes are plumb and parts are square—among many other things. And jigs...
Stuff We Love: Woodworking Tools
Marty Dyck shares three tools that all woodworkers should have around their workshop.
Simple Guide for Making 45-degree Bandsaw Cuts
Unlock your bandsaw's potential with this easy trick for 45-degree angles.
Wood Finishes That are Food Safe
Choosing the correct finish is always a tough job, and when it comes to food safe finishes, that decision can...
5 Joinery Systems Any Woodworker (or Aspiring Woodworker) Will Love
If you're going to build wooden furniture or cabinets, you need a solid, accurate way to join the parts. Traditional...
How to Build a Drill Press Table
Build your own custom drill press table with all the bells and whistles.
14 Ways to Use a Rotary Tool That Will Have People Buzzing
These brilliant ideas may just inspire a renaissance of rotary tool use in your shop and beyond. Honestly, there isn’t...
DIY Dictionary: Pickled Finish
What's a pickled finish? Most finishes make natural wood darker. A 'pickled finish' - sometimes referred to as a bleaching...
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...
What is MDF? Plus Tips for Using MDF
Do's and Don'ts of using MDF
