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    Workbenches

    The real office for your DIYer. Make the perfect workbench to support all your tools and home projects.

    How to Make Safer, Better Cuts on a Miter Saw

    Our expert, Jerome Worm, has been using a miter saw every day for 30 years. He explains how to get the most out of your miter saw and shared tips on how to cut small pieces, reduce tear-outs and, most important, how to do it all safely.

    Deals We Love: Kobalt Tools

    Lowe's house brand, Kobalt, has been a steadfast competitor in hand and power tools since...
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    Simple Workbench Plans

    With this workbench plan even a beginner can build a workbench strong enough to hold...
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    How to Build a DIY Wood Workbench: Super Simple $50 Bench

    Got two hours to kill? Do we have a workbench for you!
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    How to Increase Storage Space In Your Bathroom

    Turn unused bathroom space into a hidden yet functional cabinet. 
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    14 Super-Simple Workbenches You Can Build

    Every home workshop (even if it's just a sliver of your garage) needs a quality...

    29 Simple Ways to Make Your Workbench Work Harder

    These ingenious workbench upgrades will make a huge difference in your workshop efficiency. And they’re...

    Saturday Morning Workshop: Folding Mobile Workbench

    Build this handy mobile workbench that folds up to only 7 in. You only need...

    Garage Workbench

    This simple garage workbench folds out to make a spacious benchtop and folds back down...
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    Build a Workbench On a Budget

    A tough, stable workbench that only takes an afternoon to build.

    10 Great Workbench Upgrades

    We looked at all of our clever DIY workbench upgrades and narrowed it down to...

    How to Build a Compact Folding Workbench with Storage

    Fit a huge work area into a small space with this folding workbench.

    Convertible Miter Saw Station Plans

    A huge work surface when you need it, compact storage when you don't

    Modular Workbench

    Five foldout features make this bench a perfect project for even small shop spaces.

    Sandpaper Cutter

    Add this amazingly handy workbench addition that will save you time for years to come.

    Reader Project: Simple Workbench With Added Storage

    This good looking workbench was built by reader Nicholas Boushee, based on The Family Handyman's Simple...

    Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build a Fold Down Workbench

    Every good workshop (even if it's just a sliver of your garage) needs a quality...

    Reader Project: Hefty Woodworking Bench

    So what do you do with a 30-year old cedar deck and a sagging dining...

    Weekend Workbench

    Set up shop with this workbench/assembly table, following this simple plan. This weekend workbench works...

    Reader Project: Mobile Flip-Top Workbench

    Family Handyman reader Christopher Rings sent us photos and drawings of his incredible workbench. We...

    Taller Table Hack

    I slipped the pipes onto the legs and it raised the table about 6 in.,...

    Reader Project: Super Bench

    We love seeing different spins on our projects, such as this Super Bench by reader...

    10 Real-Life Wood Workbench Plans and Inspiration Photos

    Fan Spotlight: These readers shared photos of their completed garage workbenches, many of which were...