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How To Build A Chessboard
Build this simple, elegant chessboard in an afternoon, and make it your own by selecting whatever wood species you like.
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Shop-Made Edge-Gluing Clamps
For about $30, you can fortify your bar clamp arsenal with these mighty tools. These clamps apply pressure horizontally as...
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Learn How to Use Melamine
Melamine is the common name for particleboard that’s coated with a thin layer of plastic finish. The melamine finish is...
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12 Incredible Pieces of DIY Outdoor Furniture
With something for the absolute beginner and expert alike, these 12 DIY outdoor furniture projects will transform your patio or...
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How To Build a Maple Taco Holder
This easy-to-make taco holder features the same materials as a cutting board: hardwood, food-safe glue and a natural oil finish....
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How to Apply Polyurethane
4 Simple steps to a finish as smooth as glass
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Foolproof Dado and Rabbet Cuts
Our best tips for getting your project done right.
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How to Patch Veneer with Quickwood
Fixing a chipped piece of veneer isn't as hard as you think.
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Furniture Stripping: Tips for Refinishing
Make old furniture look new again in a weekend!
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How To Apply Iron-On Veneer Edging
Cover raw plywood edges quickly and easily with wood veneer and an iron.
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How To Remove Stains In Wood Furniture
Removing stains in wood furniture doesn't have to involve sanding and refinishing. Try these methods first.
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How to Fix a Wobbly Chair
Frustrated by a loose, wobbling chair? This step-by-step walkthrough shows how to fix a wobbly chair's loose connections.
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How To Open a Stuck Drawer
A light cleaning and lubrication makes an amazing difference
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How To Build a Garden Arbor
Create this stylish, arched DIY garden arbor in only a couple of days. It’s way easier than it looks.
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Building Cabinets With Pocket Screws
Intimidated by cabinet work? Even a novice can make fine joints with pocket screws
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Learn How to Clamp
Improve your woodworking skills and glue joints with these 18 tips to show you how to clamp like a veteran...
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Stone Inlay Concrete Bench
Quikrete's 5000 concrete mix is a great formula for building your own backyard bench.
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Fast Furniture Fixes
Repair nicks, scratches, dings and dents in your wood furniture. Plus, use easy repairs for everyday furniture to save a...
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The Top 10 Woodworking Ideas & Skills
Our best woodworking ideas, tips and tricks. Read this collection of carpentry basics to learn woodworking for beginners.
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Rosin Paper Workbench Cover
Build this handy paper holder at one end of your workbench
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Wood Putty vs. Wood Filler: When To Use Each
Retailers often fail to distinguish between wood putty and wood filler, but there's a big difference.