Carpentry
The road to becoming a master carpenter starts with learning these expert skills and techniques.
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.
How to Build a Timber Frame Garden Arbor
You can cut perfect, old-style joints with standard tools...and keep all the fasteners out of sight
Weekend Wainscoting
Traditional elegance, home-center materials
Building Cabinets With Pocket Screws
Intimidated by cabinet work? Even a novice can make fine joints with pocket screws
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