Carpentry

And electric planer: It shaves and shapes wood like a hand plane, a belt sander and a jointer all rolled...

The Family Handyman reader, Nick was looking for a playset for his son. but he was not impressed with the...

Tips for tight miters and coped joints.

Smooth rough lumber, clean up sawn edges and reclaim salvaged boards with a wood planer

Bring new life to your old cabinets

Learn how to build a garage with these tips to help you plan, build a solid foundation, frame and more.

Make these amazing miter joint clamps now so that you have them the next time someone needs a frame.

Mounting long pieces of molding by yourself is a lot easier with this molding hanger.

These wooden “bridges” let you create lots of big openings without weakening the walls.

Do's and Don'ts of using MDF

Finding the right kind of trim is essential to completing any kind of remodeling project around the house. Familiarize yourself...

The Family Handyman Senior Editor, Travis Larson, will show you how to trim a door in about 10 minutes per...

Learn the ancient art of tick sticking

A veteran trimmer reveals his secret weapons

Baby saw horses for the shop

Quick solutions to the most common cabinet problems

Learn the basics of flattening rough-sawn wood

Make carpenter magic happen!

Hidden braces keep your house plumb and level

Make your walls look perfect, your trim flawlessly smooth and your life drip-free.

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

Tips for using and sharpening the versatile block plane.