Skills

Forge something new from something old.

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

Mulching leaves is better for your yard, your back and your budget

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

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

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

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

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

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

Overwintering tender annuals and tropical plants is a great way to keep your favorites from one season to the next.

Rigid core flooring is the modern version of luxury vinyl planks (LVP). It's attractive, long-lasting and easy to install, so...

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

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

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

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

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

Vinyl plank flooring can be easier to fix than you think. With a few simple tools and an extra plank...

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

You don't have to be a pro to make wood projects that stay together, but a solid knowledge of wood...

Half lap joints are a terrific skill for beginning woodworkers to master. Here's everything you need to get started.

Don't throw it away! Sawdust recycling turns the waste from your saws and sanders into a resource with multiple uses...

Did you know slips, trips and falls are some of the most common home safety hazards? Say goodbye to stubbed...

Tambour is a woodwork style that gets its name from a medieval drum. We asked a top architect to explain...

These handsaws should be on your radar.

A garage is ideal but not mandatory for woodworking. With some creativity, you can create a woodshop in more places...

Rabbet joints make strong corners. They're easy to build and useful in cabinets, drawers and other box-like structures.

Butt joints are the easiest woodworking joints to make, but they aren't very strong and usually need reinforcement. Despite this,...

Chisels are hand tools for cutting, paring and scraping. Simple and unassuming, you can't do without at least one in...

Woodworking can be a relaxing and fulfilling activity that turns into a lifelong hobby for many people. Here's what you...