Perfect Miters Every Time
Pro tips for making perfect miters
7 Pro-Approved Tips for How to Sand Woodwork by Hand
Special tools and high-quality sandpaper produce great results with less effort
How to Stain Unfinished Wood with Used Coffee Grounds
No need to buy a stain for your next woodworking project. It only takes a few common household ingredients: steel...
How to Whitewash Wood: 3 Simple Techniques
Looking for that rustic farmhouse look of whitewashed wood? Try any of these simple techniques and turn drab into fab...
Wood Finishing Tips
Get a silky smooth finish on your next project
Tips for Using Water Based Varnish
Get great results from water-based finishes
The Right Plywood for the Job
The world of plywood is vast and complicated but once you learn the grades you can find the right plywood...
How to Build a Canoe
We know what you're thinking: "I'd love to build a canoe, but this is just too big and too difficult...
How to Build a Mid-Century Modern Plant Stand
Display your indoor plants in style with these elegant plant stands.
How to Make a Squirrel Feeder
This feeder provides an unusually clear view of the squirrels that visit it. The bold critters actually climb inside the...
How To Make Strong Glue Joints in Wood
Joinery is a critical skill for every DIYer. Thankfully, learning how to make these joints isn't hard.
How to Glue Wood: Wood Glue Tips for an Easier Job
Speed up your woodworking projects, improve the quality of glue connections and make your project look better with these tips...
13 Dirt-Simple Woodworking Jigs You Need
Woodworking jigs ensure that cuts are straight, holes are plumb and parts are square—among many other things. And jigs...
How to Build Simple Floating Shelves with Plywood and Veneer
A floating shelf is strong, quick to build, with no visible supports and made from only two parts
How to Remove Dents in Wood
Don't worry, it can be fixed!
Face Frame Cabinet Building Tips
Building face frames is rewarding and achieving square face frame dimensions is not as difficult as you might think. Here’s...
How To Build A Wall-Mounted Bike Rack With Storage
This two-hour project for a wall-mounted bike rack is a simple yet inventive way to get your bike off of...
18 Handy Hints for Wood Finishing
From finishing standoffs to paint booths, these 18 tips and tricks will guarantee better finishes on your next woodworking projects.
How to Build a Whirligig
Folk art whirligigs fashioned from scraps of wood and metal have been popular for hundreds of years. In fact, George...
How To Make a Giant Backyard Wooden Puzzle Game
Easily make your own version of this classic game for tailgates or parties using simple tools. How will you stack...
How to Build a Birdhouse
A fun-to-build DIY birdhouse project made with simple tools.
Capture Old World Charm with Cerused Wood
Cerused wood lets DIYers bring Old World charm into their homes. Here's an explanation of what the ceruse finish technique...
How To Build a Bluebird House
Attract these beautiful birds to your yard with this well-designed birdhouse!
Build a Simple Reclaimed Wood Table
With reclaimed wood, you may need to do a little more prep work to get it into good, usable shape....
Build a Toddler Busy Board with Items You Already Have
Give your kid a new toy, and they play with the box, right? There's something so appealing to young minds...
Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build A Pallet Side Table
This stylish, modern pallet side table is a great introduction to milling lumber and cutting joinery on a table saw.
Ikea Kallax Hack: Craft Room Storage
Ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture isn't just inexpensive. It's also super adaptable!
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...
