Carpentry

A veteran trimmer reveals his secret weapons

Baby saw horses for the shop

Learn the basics of flattening rough-sawn wood

Hidden braces keep your house plumb and level

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

Tips for using and sharpening the versatile block plane.

Random orbital sanders do the best job of finish-sanding wood.

You can cut perfect, old-style joints with standard tools...and keep all the fasteners out of sight

Traditional elegance, home-center materials

Intimidated by cabinet work? Even a novice can make fine joints with pocket screws

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