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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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15 Handy Gifts for Woodworkers They’ll Use for Many Projects to Come

Whether you're buying for the experienced woodworker or the carpenter just starting out, the best gifts for woodworkers...


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Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build A Collapsible Dog Ramp

This simple dog ramp collapses down to a compact size that fits easily under a bed or sofa or inside...


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Saturday Morning Workshop: Modern Floating Headboard

Build this modern headboard with floating storage cubbies in less than a day and with one sheet of plywood!


21 Bunk Bed Ideas for Instant Inspiration!

Fan Spotlight: These Family Handyman readers put their woodworking and carpentry skills to good use, designing fun and functional bunk...


How to Build a Laundry Room Pedestal

Save your back without spending an arm and a leg.


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Saturday Morning Workshop: Portable Laptop Computer Stand

Make this ingenious, compact laptop stand in an hour with only a jigsaw, a drill, sandpaper and $10 in materials.


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31 Indoor Woodworking Projects to Do This Winter

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


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How to Sharpen a Chisel

Go from dull to razor-sharp in no time!

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Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build A Folding Adirondack Chair

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


Pro Tips for Using Wipe-On Polyurethane

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


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Refinish Furniture Without Stripping It

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


How to Build a Rain Barrel

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


1-Hour Project: How to Build a Cedar Bath Mat

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


6 Pieces of Small Room Furniture That Make a Big Impression

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


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What to Know About Using a Bench Grinder

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


How to Build a Drill Press Table

Build your own custom drill press table with all the bells and whistles.


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How to Care for Your Indoor Teak Furniture

How to Care for Your Indoor Teak Furniture

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How to Build a Space-Saving Flip-Top Workbench

A space-saving workshop on wheels!


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Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build Floating Bookshelves

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


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What Does a Planer Do?

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


34 Clever Handy Hints for Your Woodworking Projects

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


A Full Guide to Building a Garage: Framing a Garage

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


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Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build A Dog Bowl Stand

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

The Homeowner’s Guide to Plywood Core Options

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


What to Know About Warped Wood

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


Finger-Saving Push Sticks

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


Simple Circle-Layout Tool

This simple jig makes laying out circles a breeze.


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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...


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How To Build Floating Shelves

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