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Become a better woodworker with these projects, tips and ideas for building furniture, cabinets and other woodworking projects.

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How to Make Extra Income Flipping Furniture

Interested in flipping furniture? This fun, beginner-friendly, low-investment hobby can be surprisingly lucrative.

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Fix Stuck Wooden Drawer Slides with These Easy Hacks

Avoid sticky wooden drawers with these simple fixes.


How to Recess Hinges on a Door

Learn how to mortise door hinges using a router.


How to Install Crown Molding on Kitchen Cabinets

Upgrade your kitchen cabinets with crown molding. We'll show you how.


How to Assemble RTA Cabinets

Assembling cabinetry is not as difficult as you might think. We'll show you how.

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The DIY Guide to Finishing a Table Top

34 tips for glass-smooth tabletop finishing perfection


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How to Sand Wood Faster

Speed up your woodworking projects with these sanding tips

35 Genius Sanding Tips You Need to Know

Save yourself some time and hassle during your next woodworking project with one of these genius sanding tips.


The Best Alternatives for Products and Materials Facing Supply-Chain Issues

Everything seems like it's out of stock this summer. Here are reliable alternatives to some things that are in high...


4 Proven Methods for Creating Wood Joints

Make strong, long-lasting joints without needing years of woodworking expertise or a big budget.


Metal, Wood and More: Tools and Tips for All Kinds of Cuts

These will definitely get you out of a few jams.

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What to Know About Coping Trim

Here's a quick little rundown on what to know about coping trim for inside corners.


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40 Outdoor Woodworking Projects for Beginners

You don't have to be an expert woodworker or own specialty tools to take on one of these 40 outdoor...


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33 Bookcase Projects and Building Tips

A bookcase or shelf is an extremely useful home storage system. In this collection, you'll discover 33 project plans and...


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56 Brilliant Woodworking Tips for Beginners

Woodworking is a blast, but it can be intimidating for beginners. Luckily, our readers and editors love passing along their...


The 14 Best Garage Storage Solutions for Maximizing Space

Organizing your garage is a daunting task, but we've got you covered with the best garage storage solutions to reduce...

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10-Minute House Repair and Home Maintenance Tips

Simple fixes to household headaches that take 10 minutes or less — these home repairs are quick and easy.


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The Best Wood for Cutting Boards

The right cutting board is easy to clean, gentle on your knives and looks great, too. So which type of...


10 DIY Projects To Make Work-From-Home Life Easier

Don't be stuck with a lousy workspace. These 10 DIY projects will make your work-from-home experience MUCH easier.


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10 Woodworking Basics You Should’ve Learned in Shop Class

Just because you slacked off in your high school shop class doesn’t mean you can’t learn woodworking now. Get started...


12 Useful Home Depot Shopping Tips

The Home Depot offers a wealth of materials, resources and a customer-friendly return policy. But there are a few secrets...


Tips for Ripping Wood

Our expert tips for straighter, faster and safer rip cuts.


A How To Guide for Tiling Mosaic Floor

A handy guide to laying and setting mosaic tile from one of our most trusted tile experts. Plus, a quick...


How to Get a Smooth Polyurethane Finish

Expert tips for applying a flawless clear finish.

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How to Paint Woodwork: Tips and Techniques

Get a silky smooth finish on your woodwork


Foolproof Tool for Marking the Center of a Board

Build this incredibly handy tool for the next time you need to find the center along the edge of a...


How to Build a Tree House – Pro Tips & Plans

Tree houses aren't just for kids – they're for anyone with an imagination. These amazing treehouses will inspire you to...


How to Use a Wood Chisel

Tips for sharpening and using a chisel, one of the carpenter's basic tools.


How to Cut Curves in Wood

Expert tips for marking, cutting and fine-tuning curves


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How to Clamp

A professional woodworker shows you simple clamping techniques that make stronger glued joints