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 bring about a solution.
Stuff We Still Love: Pipe Wrench, Doweling Jig and Glue Gun
These three classic tools are as relevant today as when they first appeared on our pages decades ago.
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...
Worx Launches New Line of Precision Power Tools For Crafters and DIYers
Worx's new line of precision power tools is designed with versatility and creativity in mind.
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...
Nonprofit Helps Girls Build the World They Want to See
Girls Garage is the manifestation of Emily Pilloton's mission to 'inspire a community of fearless builder girls everywhere.'
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.
15 Revolutionary Techniques for Driving Screws
We've been there. You're driving a screw and it breaks, or you strip the head, or you're trying to get...
6 Best Places You Can Buy Barn Wood
Need to buy barn wood for your next project? Here’s where you should look!
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
Hand Tool Hacks and Modifications for Woodworking
Hand tools normally work perfectly for the job they were intended. But sometimes, you need modify that hand tool—make a...
Clamping Table Basics: Put Them to Work
Clamps grab and hold like no other tool can. Here's how to squeeze the most out of yours.
Planing rough-sawn lumber with a jointer and planer
Flattening and squaring up rough stock opens all kinds of possibilities.
Wood Putty vs. Wood Filler: When To Use Each
Retailers often fail to distinguish between wood putty and wood filler, but there's a big difference.
