How to Build a DIY Workbench with Storage
With plywood, MDF and these simple plans, you can build an inexpensive yet sturdy workbench that's perfect for your basement or garage workshop.
The 7 Best Dust Collector Machines for Woodworking
Dust collection is an important part of a clean and safe shop. We found the best dust collector systems on...
What To Know: Hot Glue Guns in the Woodshop
Hot glue guns in the woodshop? Before you dis this craft table staple, check out a pro woodworker's list of...
We Tried the Worx Switchdriver and It Really Is a Time-Saver
Sick of the constant switching back and forth between different bits and tips? Us, too. That's why we tried this...
A Family Handyman Approved Father’s Day Gift Guide
Struggling to find the right Father's Day gift for your dad? Check out these Family Handyman Approved products any DIY...
These Stylish and Tough Stoggles Safety Glasses Are Family Handyman Approved
Whether you work in the trades or you're a DIY enthusiast, safety glasses are an essential tool. Recently I picked...
The 6 Best Wipe-On Wood Finishes
The ease of application and breathtaking results make wipe-on wood finishes beloved by pro and beginner woodworkers alike. These are...
Family Handyman Approved: DeWalt Job Site Table Saw
DeWalt has long been associated with great jobsite tools. This saw is no different.
Family Handyman Reader Projects: Indoor Spaces
Family Handyman readers were busy during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in 2020, diving into their to-do lists. Here we take...
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.
How To Build a Swing-Out Countertop
Need more counter space in your workshop? Here's a DIY solution.
‘Girls Garage’ Book Empowers Young Women to Build, Believe
Emily Pilloton wants her book, Girls Garage, to inspire generations of young women to become "fearless builder girls."
How to Remove Dents in Wood
Don't worry, it can be fixed!
Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build A Folding Stool
Build a few of these small folding stools in an afternoon, and take them out camping or to sit around...
28 Secret Clamping Tricks from Woodworkers
Clamps are a woodworker's best friend, and there are endless ways to use them in the workshop. Here are 28...
Ready-Made Standoff Strips
Use carpet tack strips as finishing standoffs.
Modular Workbench
Five foldout features make this bench a perfect project for even small shop spaces.
How to Build a Space-Saving Flip-Top Workbench
A space-saving workshop on wheels!
14 Ways to Use a Rotary Tool That Will Have People Buzzing
These brilliant ideas may just inspire a renaissance of rotary tool use in your shop and beyond. Honestly, there isn’t...
How to Make a Portable Bench Vise
Instead of permanently mounting my 6-in. vise to a work-bench, I attached it to scrap plywood so I can clamp...
Sandpaper Cutter
Add this amazingly handy workbench addition that will save you time for years to come.
Portable Router Table Base
Just when you thought you’d seen every possible use for your portable workbench (the Workmate bench is shown here), here’s...
How to Add a Workbench Power Strip
Screw a power strip to the side of your workbench and you won’t have to monkey with extension cords anymore...