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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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Here’s How to Clean Every Type of Couch

Learning how to clean a couch is easier than you might think—as long as you follow these expert-approved instructions


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How to Build Your Own Drawer Slides

Make your own drawer slides for your next cabinetry project with these easy step-by-step plans.


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How To Build a DIY Cat Tree and Tower

Cat trees don't have to be boring pet store affairs. Make this rugged tree in a weekend.


How To Sharpen and Tune Up a Hand Plane

Got a hand plane that's not performing well? It could be dull, need tuning up, or both. Let us show...


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How to Make Extra Income Flipping Furniture

Interested in flipping furniture? This fun, beginner-friendly, low-investment hobby can be surprisingly lucrative.


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Easy Woodcarving Project: How To Carve a Wooden Duck

If you're looking for a beginner wood carving project, a duck is a great place to start. Follow these steps...


Everything You Need to Know About Dovetail Joints

Dovetail joints are beautiful, distinctive and strong. Here's a primer on how they work and how to incorporate them into...


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9 Types of Clamps and What They’re Used For

You need clamps to hold something temporarily or permanently in place. Here are some of the most useful kinds of...


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Fix Stuck Wooden Drawer Slides with These Easy Hacks

Avoid sticky wooden drawers with these simple fixes.


The 7 Best Safety Glasses of 2024

Keep your eyes protected and your vision clear with these picks for best safety glasses on the market.


The Basics of Woodturning

Learning these basics will help you embrace the allure of woodturning — uncovering astonishing beauty in a chunk of wood.


The Basics of Wood Carving: What You Need To Know

A life-long wood carver shares tips for getting started in this rewarding hobby. A pocket knife and a piece of...


7 Basic Wood Inlay Patterns To Know About

Wood inlays don't need complexity to be beautiful. Here are some great inlay patterns perfect for beginners.


How to Bend Wood with Steam

A new woodworking skill, right around the bend!


Everything You Need To Know About Woodcarving Tools

For novice woodcarvers, investing in the right woodcarving tools makes those first projects more enjoyable. Here are seven tools to...


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How to Build a Sliding Door Tambour Cabinet

Here's how to make a simple, elegant cabinet with an easy sliding door.

Everything You Need To Know About Lathes

Want to spin perfect cylinders or bowls? No tool beats the lathe!


Best Hand Planers of 2024

Hand planes are considered obsolete by some. I disagree. Every woodshop should have these...


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How to Hand Carve a Wooden Spoon

Here’s the scoop — this is fun and easy!


Beginner’s Guide To Wood Inlay

Wood inlays are beautiful details that can give any project an extra level of elegance and sophistication.


8 Woodcarving Ideas for Beginners

Interesting in trying wood carving for the first time? Check out these easy ideas and start your carving journey off...


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The Basics of Dado Joints

Dado joints are easy to make joint and useful for bookshelves, drawer dividers and other woodworking projects.

Wood Jointers: What You Need To Know

If you want to laminate boards to make a tabletop, you'll need a wood jointer. It's also handy for flattening...


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What Are Mortise-and-Tenon Joints Used For?

Add the ancient art of making strong, versatile mortise-and-tenon joinery to your woodworking skills.


8 Easy Woodturning Project Ideas

These woodturning projects are manageable, personal and perfect for holiday gift giving.


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Everything You Need To Know About Box Joints

Whether you're making a jewelry box, desk drawer or toy chest, the classic box joint creates sturdy and strong corners.


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Everything You Need to Know About Woodworking Tools

Depending on the type of woodworking you want to do, you may get by with a few well-chosen hand tools,...


8 Best Whittling Knives for Woodworking Projects

We're here to help you choose the best whittling knife for your budget, project needs and experience level.