Carpentry

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

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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.

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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