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

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Plumb Bobs and Levels: An Essential Guide

Build straight and true with less effort

How to get the most from folding metal horses—and other breeds

What is epoxy? Epoxy has several advantages over other adhesives and fillers. It can fill gaps and still retain strength,...

Here are some great framing tips that will help you build your walls straight, strong and fast.

And electric planer: It shaves and shapes wood like a hand plane, a belt sander and a jointer all rolled...

Tips for tight miters and coped joints.

Learn how to build a garage with these tips to help you plan, build a solid foundation, frame and more.

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

Clear communication is key This is how I stay organized with myself and the guys. The first picture shows how

These wooden “bridges” let you create lots of big openings without weakening the walls.

Fasten your portable planer to a board; then fasten the board to a miter saw stand. The stand’s board supports...

Stubborn nail got you stumped? Try these tricks for pulling the toughest nails.

Tips for using and sharpening the versatile block plane.

A pro shows you the special installation techniques for these 'Euro-style' cabinets.

With this 2x2 frame and panel system, you can add 80-plus cubic feet of storage in an afternoon