Woodworking

Become a better woodworker with these projects, tips and ideas for building furniture, cabinets and other woodworking projects.

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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.


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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How To Build a Simple Timber Outdoor Bench

We knew what we wanted in a bench, and this one has it...


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...


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....


How to Apply Polyurethane

4 Simple steps to a finish as smooth as glass


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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.


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.


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.


How To Build a Coat Cabinet with Pocket Screws

Intimidated by cabinet work? Even a novice can make fine joints with pocket screws.


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Stone Inlay Concrete Bench

Quikrete's 5000 concrete mix is a great formula for building your own backyard bench.


Fast Furniture Fixes Every Homeowner Should Know

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.