Carpentry
The road to becoming a master carpenter starts with learning these expert skills and techniques.
Plumb Bobs and Levels: An Essential Guide
Build straight and true with less effort
Simple Hacks to Maximize Your Sawhorses
How to get the most from folding metal horses—and other breeds
How to Use Epoxy Resin Like a Pro
What is epoxy? Epoxy has several advantages over other adhesives and fillers. It can fill gaps and still retain strength,...
Fantastic Framing Tips the Pros Use
Here are some great framing tips that will help you build your walls straight, strong and fast.
How to Use a Power Planer
And electric planer: It shaves and shapes wood like a hand plane, a belt sander and a jointer all rolled...
No Cutting Corners: Tips for Tight Miters and Coped Joints
Tips for tight miters and coped joints.
How to Build a Garage: Framing a Garage
Learn how to build a garage with these tips to help you plan, build a solid foundation, frame and more.
Amazing Miter Joint Clamp
Make these amazing miter joint clamps now so that you have them the next time someone needs a frame.
Framing Tips Vol. 1
Clear communication is key This is how I stay organized with myself and the guys. The first picture shows how
How to Frame a Window, Build Window Headers and Door Headers
These wooden “bridges” let you create lots of big openings without weakening the walls.
More Planing, Less Exercise
Fasten your portable planer to a board; then fasten the board to a miter saw stand. The stand’s board supports...
How to Remove Stuck Nails: Hammer Tips
Stubborn nail got you stumped? Try these tricks for pulling the toughest nails.
How to Use a Block Plane
Tips for using and sharpening the versatile block plane.
Frameless Kitchen Cabinets
A pro shows you the special installation techniques for these 'Euro-style' cabinets.
Installing Large Garage Cabinets
With this 2x2 frame and panel system, you can add 80-plus cubic feet of storage in an afternoon