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Norm reproduces a candlestand belonging to Martha Washington with a wooden “birdcage” element that allows the tabletop to rotate and flip up for storage

Woodworkers have used loose-tenon joinery for hundreds of years to make strong, accurate miters and other connections. But instead of cutting mortises by hand, the Domino System uses a unique rotating and oscillating bit. In this episode of Tool School, Festool’s Brian Sedgely and Norm Abram use the Domino DF 500 to align and cut mortises of different widths for fast and precise assembly

Because windows and doors are constantly exposed to various weather conditions and moisture, wood rot can be an issue for homeowners everywhere. Here’s how an innovative treatment process produces virtually worry-free windows and doors.

These factory-molded substitutes look just like traditional wood, but they'll never leak, rot, or need paint, making them a great choice.

PVC boards offer the look of painted wood plus protection from the elements. Learn to use these in this guide on building a PVC window box.

In this guide and video, Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows us how to save a rotted wooden window with an epoxy compound.

Wood floors face daily wear and tear and unexpected spills. This guide helps you protect your wood floors to keep them in good condition.

A Dutchman, or wood patch, is an effective fix for a small section of rotted wood. Here's how you use it for a seamless replacement.