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How to Make a Simple Coat Rack

Take advantage of a free afternoon in the woodshop to create this timeless, Craftsman-style coat
rack.

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How to Build a Key Rack For Your Wall

If you're always misplacing your keys, wallet or sunglasses, this handy key rack is the perfect project for you.


How to Build a Mid-Century Modern Shelf

This eye-catching Mid-Century Modern shelf will add style and grace to any living space. It was part of a...


How to DIY Laundry Room Shelves

Convert your dreary basement laundry into a functional, organized and finished workspace.


9 Best Home Improvement Projects Under $500

A little can go a long way when it comes to home improvements. For just $500 you can make some...

How to Build a DIY Nightstand

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


10 DIY Projects To Make Work-From-Home Life Easier

Don't be stuck with a lousy workspace. These 10 DIY projects will make your work-from-home experience MUCH easier.

How to Build a Garden Shed Addition

Plenty of storage for outdoor tools and toys, only a step away from your back door


A How To Guide for Tiling Mosaic Floor

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


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How to Install Edging for Plywood

Tips for installing oak and hardwood edgings for plywood.


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20 Essential Painting Tools for Your Next Project, According to Painting Pros

We scoured the shelves of paint stores, surfed the internet and picked the brains of painting pros to...

Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build Hexagon Shelves

Build these modern shelves to spice up your living space and add a bit of storage.


Custom Picture Shelves

Picture shelves are the perfect marriage of beauty and function. They elegantly display your picture collections, large or small, and...


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Shortcuts for Custom Built Cabinets

DIY built ins such as built-in cabinets, bookcases, and shelving are faster, easier and better with these tips from a...


How to Build an Entryway Coat Rack and Storage Bench

If your entryway is littered with shoes and jackets, purses and book bags,...

Modular Workbench

Five foldout features make this bench a perfect project for even small shop spaces.


How To Build Floating Shelves

Customize these amazing floating shelves to suit any room in your house!


PVC Socket Shelves

Here’s a great way to use leftover pieces of PVC pipe. Cut them into various shorter lengths and glue them...


Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build a Floating Shelf with Secret Drawer

Learn how to make this sleek, modern floating shelf with a secret hiding place for your valuables.


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12 Home Improvement Ideas for Beginning DIYers

Here are a dozen starter projects to build your DIY home improvement skills and boost your confidence. These projects vary...


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DIY Floating Shelves

These shelves appear to float against the wall with no visible supports.


How to Replace a Towel Bar

Replace an old towel bar on a ceramic tile wall


How to Install Mosaic Tile

In some ways, setting mosaic tile is just like setting any other tile. But because the individual tiles are small...