How to Fill Holes in Woodwork Around Your Home
Colored putty and marking pens hide woodwork flaws quickly and easily. Here we'll show you how to fill nail holes in trim and how to fix scratches in woodwork using both.
How to Build Window Cornices
Custom-build your own window cornices for one-fourth the price of store-bought
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 Prepare Wood Trim for a Smooth Paint Job
Here's how to wash, sand, scrap and fill woodwork for a smooth finish.
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,...
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.
A Full Guide to Building 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.
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.
What is MDF Wood? Plus Tips for Using It
Do's and Don'ts of using MDF
Trim Painting Tips
Make your walls look perfect, your trim flawlessly smooth and your life drip-free.
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