Fantastic Framing Tips the Pros Use
Here are some great framing tips that will help you build your walls straight, strong and fast.
Ceiling Panels: How to Install a Beam and Panel Ceiling
A quick, inexpensive way to transform a room—and a beautiful cover-up for damaged ceilings
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...
Reader Project: DIY Custom Playset
The Family Handyman reader, Nick was looking for a playset for his son. but he was not impressed with the...
No Cutting Corners: Tips for Tight Miters and Coped Joints
Tips for tight miters and coped joints.
How to Use a Benchtop Wood Planer
Smooth rough lumber, clean up sawn edges and reclaim salvaged boards with a wood planer
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.
Third-Hand Crown Molding Hanger
Mounting long pieces of molding by yourself is a lot easier with this molding hanger.
Trim Edge-banding with a Chisel
Check out this awesome edge-banding veneer trick.
Framing Tips Vol. 1
Clear communication is key This is how I stay organized with myself and the guys. The first picture shows how
Framing Square Drilling Jig
Want to cut holes in the same spot in a whole pile of workpieces? Read on to learn how to...
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.
Reader Project: Year-Round Tree House
Jim Heim’s tree house is play-ready in any season. In warm weather, it’s an outdoor playground where kids can swing, slide and climb.
Reader Project: Timber-Frame Shop
From planning to finishing, Mike spent three years on his shop. He had lots of help from friends, but hired pros only for...
Reader Project: Home Theater
I built this 13×20-ft. home theater from scratch, only bare concrete foundation walls and existing load-bearing walls were in this
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...
Reader Project: Dream Shed
Check out this version of The Family Handyman’s Dream Shed, originally published in the July/August 2013 issue. See what additions...
Reader Project: Showcase Wall
Check out reader Mike Farron’s rendition of The Family Handyman’s Showcase Wall, originally published in the December/January 2015 issue. Photos:
Woodworking Jig For Complex Shapes
Learn the ancient art of tick sticking
Top Trim Carpentry Tools
A veteran trimmer reveals his secret weapons
How to Build Small Sawhorses
Baby saw horses for the shop
How to Plane Rough Lumber
Learn the basics of flattening rough-sawn wood
Building Rock-Solid Exterior Walls
Hidden braces keep your house plumb and level
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.
The Best Sander for Finishing Cabinets
Random orbital sanders do the best job of finish-sanding wood.