Woodworking How To & DIY

Outdoor end tables are great for taking on the boat, to the patio, or anywhere else one might enjoy a cold drink and a bowl of chips. When general contractor Tom Silva wanted to replicate an outdoor end table made from teak, host Kevin O’Connor wanted to be part of the process. Here’s how to build it.

In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to make an undetectable repair in rotted wood.

Concrete furniture blends industrial chic with modern design for some truly eye-catching pieces. Read how to construct a concrete end table in our step-by-step guide.

Picture-frame TVs can be expensive. Learn how to build your own DIY decorative TV frame for a fraction of the cost.

Turning a segmented bowl takes time and patience, but the effort can pay off. Learn how to get this project done with our video and guide.

A shaker dining bench can add style and extra seating to your dining room. Read how to construct your own in our step-by-step guide.

Looking to add some flair to your home decor? Learn how to build a custom wood bar top from start to finish with our step-by-step guide.

Watch as general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner by hand-carving a new rope baluster for their ornate Queen Anne home’s staircase.

This Old House DIY expert and House One editor, Jenn Largesse, shows how to build a potting station made from naturally weather-resistant wood.

Kevin O’Connor meets Char Miller-King in her workshop to see how she simplifies building a Shaker-style table for a home.

Read our guide to learn how to build a self-watering planter that keeps your plants hydrated and healthy with minimal effort.

This simple technique uses little more than a piece of string and some nails to create accurate and decorative ellipses in your designs.

Do you have an awkward space near your staircase or entryway that could use some storage? Watch as House One editor and DIY expert Jenn Largesse builds a simple corner bench with storage near her stairs.

Using hardwoods of strikingly different colors, This Old House contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor team up to create a cutting board with an eye-catching 3D effect. See how to make one yourself with the instructions below.

Building a flag display case is a rewarding woodworking project. This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert explains the process in our guide.

Transforming a plain ottoman into a tufted storage piece can give your living room a little extra something. Learn how to complete this do-it-yourself project in our step-by-step guide.

Here are three simple methods you can use to get perfectly straight lines with a circular saw. Your DIY projects will thank you.

Learn how to finish plywood edges in our step-by-step guide. You can consider applying wood filler, attaching a face board, or applying edge banding.

Watch House One editor Jenn Largesse demonstrate three easy ways to make multiple cuts using a miter saw.

Learn how to save money by making decorative roof brackets with common tools from builder Charlie Silva in our detailed step-by-step guide.

Read our step-by-step guide on how to build an outdoor AC cover that conceals and protects your unit.

In this guide, Jenn Largesse demonstrates how to build a rack to store children’s bikes, without having to put holes or hooks into the wall.

DIY Expert & House One editor Jenn Largesse shows how to build custom shelving units around an existing fireplace mantel for a custom, built-in look.

This Old House DIY Expert & House One’s Jenn Largesse shows use a miter saw to create a tall, tapered planter for under $30.

Learn how to make your own wooden bowl on a lathe from This Old House general contractor Tom Silva in our step-by-step guide.