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    Carpentry

    The road to becoming a master carpenter starts with learning these expert skills and techniques.

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    Vintage Family Handyman Project from 1970: How to Build a Trash Compressor

    To celebrate Family Handyman's 70th anniversary, we're sharing some projects from past issues, all the way back to our first publication in 1951. Check out this DIY from 1970.
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    9 Things Carpenters ALWAYS Do Working On Their Homes

    Ever wonder what practices, principles, tools and materials pro carpenters can't live without? Discover nine...
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    Every Tool You Need to Work Side Jobs as a Carpenter

    Considering a side gig as a carpenter? Make sure you have these essential carpentry tools.
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    26 Things That Changed DIY Forever

    Innovations that improved home improvement.
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    How to Build a 2-in-1 Coffee/Dining Table

    A coffee table that becomes a dining table or a desk — in seconds!

    11 Female DIYers Who Are Changing the Game

    Women have carved out a powerful space for themselves in DIY. Find out more about...
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    How to Increase Storage Space In Your Bathroom

    Turn unused bathroom space into a hidden yet functional cabinet. 
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    Impact Drill: What It Is and When Do You Use it?

    Impact drills, better known as impact drivers, are handheld tools designed to drive screws fast....

    How to Use a Power Planer

    And electric planer: It shaves and shapes wood like a hand plane, a belt sander...
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    How to Use a Benchtop Wood Planer

    Smooth rough lumber, clean up sawn edges and reclaim salvaged boards with a wood planer

    Amazing Miter Joint Clamp

    Make these amazing miter joint clamps now so that you have them the next time...

    Framing Square Drilling Jig

    Want to cut holes in the same spot in a whole pile of workpieces? Read...

    Top Trim Carpentry Tools

    A veteran trimmer reveals his secret weapons
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    How to Use a Block Plane

    Tips for using and sharpening the versatile block plane.

    Building Cabinets With Pocket Screws

    Intimidated by cabinet work? Even a novice can make fine joints with pocket screws