Woodworking

With winter right around the corner, it’s time to crank up the heat in your workshop and build some woodworking...

Go from dull to razor-sharp in no time!

Start relaxing at your happy place and make this folding version of the classic outdoor lounge chair in one day.

How to use this fast, easy, goof-proof finish.

Learn how to refinish furniture faster and easier by avoiding stripping. A seasoned pro tells you how to clean, repair...

Build it yourself, save money and water and get the satisfaction of a job well done!

I saw a cedar mat like this online for $35 and thought, “Hey, I can make a better one for less.” You can...

These brilliant pieces of small room furniture will maximize your space to improve the layout and flow.

A bench grinder is probably not a tool you’ll use every day. However, if it’s available and set up correctly,...

How to Care for Your Indoor Teak Furniture

A space-saving workshop on wheels!

This 1-hour floating bookshelf project offers a perfect opportunity to learn how to cut plugs for hiding screws, and it'll...

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

These incredible tips from The Family Handyman readers and editors will help you complete your woodworking projects faster and better...

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

Make your dog happy with this sturdy bowl stand, and perfect your pocket-hole skills while you do it.

The materials used to make plywood’s inner core affect several important characteristics: weight, strength, rigidity, stability, flatness, screw-holding capability, consistency...

Warped wood can put a damper on any project. Here's what to know about it.

Construct a pair of these push sticks for guiding lumber when using table saws, band saws and jointers.

This simple jig makes laying out circles a breeze.

These brilliant ideas may just inspire a renaissance of rotary tool use in your shop and beyond. Honestly, there isn’t...

Customize these amazing floating shelves to suit any room in your house!

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

Unlock the secrets of the chic pickled wood finish, from its Nordic roots to DIY vinegar tricks and the best...

Does it seem like whenever you want to spend your day off outside, the weather foils your plans? Rain and...

Just when you thought you’d seen every possible use for your portable workbench (the Workmate bench is shown here), here’s...

Reader Todd Johnson needed to replace his mailbox.  So he went to his local home center to get inspired.  

You've been eyeing a project that uses wooden pallets, but you're unsure how to get started. We'll show you the...

There are a few things you should know before heading to the lumber yard to buy wood. These great tips...