Woodworking Tips

Don't be confused by “nominal” board dimensions when you buy lumber or read plans. We show you the quick translation to…

You don’t have to shell out the big bucks for a central dust collection system. We’ll show you how to use a shop vacuum coupled…

These tips and techniques for applying oil-based polyurethane produce virtually flawless results. They include using a roller, using wipe-on…

Not all pressure-treated wood is equally decay-resistant. Different parts of the tree absorb treatment differently. Learn how to spot the best…

Built-in bookcases, shelving and cabinets are faster, easier and better with these tips from a veteran cabinetmaker. Ken Geisen has been…

Need a quick, distinctive display shelf? Make this twig furniture style shelf from all-natural materials. Just cut the supports from branches,…

Make furniture-quality miter cuts with these pro tips for measuring and cutting. Learn how to tweak cuts in door and window trim so that joints…

To cut off a door without splintering the finish, use a guide and sharp blade in a circular saw, and deeply score the cut line with a utility…

We show you out seven best tips for making smoother, straighter and more accurate cuts on big sheets of plywood. Your circular saw can cut just…

Dirt, dust and old lubricant (or lack of it) can make drawers hard to open and shut. Cleaning gummed-up guides will help; so does the right…

Traditional paste wax is still the best way to renew and enhance natural wood finishes, and it will hold up better than liquid furniture polish.…

Give your woodwork a smooth, satiny finish every time with this simple three-day process. You don't need expensive tools or special…

Cut cleaner and safer with your miter saw and circular saw. Take the worry out of making tough cuts like plunge cuts and miter cuts on wide…

Create a compact home office center with a desktop and swing-out work area, plenty of drawers and storage, open bookshelves, a large bulletin…

Learn how to use a circular saw to quickly and accurately cut long boards and plywood. Plus, we've included plans for a handy cutting guide…

Cutting clean holes with hole saws requires a little skill and practice. Here are the key techniques that will make the task safer and give you…

PVC trim looks and cuts like wood and it lasts forever, but there are a few special installation techniques you need to know about to install it…

Tune up your kitchen cabinets and make them look and work like new. Learn quick fixes for banging, misaligned doors, sticky drawers, broken…

Gaps in wood floors can usually be prevented by letting wood acclimate before installation. Wood filler won't help much, and will often make…