Woodworking How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our woodworking step-by-step tips & ideas.
How To Create an Interior Door Opening
Whether you're adding a closet or updating your layout, this guide can help you create a new interior door opening.
Norm Abram's Best Tricks of the Trade III
TOH assembles even more pro wisdom from master carpenter Norm Abram's archive
How to Build a Zinc Tabletop
Follow this step-by-step guide to repurpose zinc into a stylish, classic tabletop that serves as a design centerpiece for your home.
How To Fix Wood Scratches
Do you have wood furniture with a damaged finish? Our expert breaks down how to fix abrasions, scratches, and gouges on wood.
How to Give Wood A Sun-Bleached Tone
Learn how to give wood a sun-bleached tone that mimics the look of well-weathered outdoor furniture with this DIY guide.
What you need to know to build a three-tiered side table
Follow our step-by-step guide to build a customizable three-tiered side table that doubles as storage and a unique piece of home decor.
Finding the Right Finish for Interior Woodwork
Staining interior woodwork is a process of trial and error. Here's how the TOH TV pros got the look they were after—and how you can get great results every time
Jigsaw 101: How to Use the Shoe to Cut a Beveled Curve
Pro tips on cutting curved scribe lines at an angle
What You Need to Know to Make a Plunge Cut Using a Jigsaw
Jigsaws let you cut in the middle of a board—no pilot holes required. Learn how to make plunge cuts safely with expert Mark Clement.
Jigsaw 101: How To Cut Shapes
Jigsaws are valuable for a variety of woodworking projects. Follow these expert tips and step-by-step advice for the best techniques.
How To Use the Speed Setting on a Jigsaw Effectively
Learning how to use your jigsaw's speed setting and controls gives you better results and smoother cuts. Here's everything you need to know.
Jigsaw 101: How to Use the Orbital-Action Setting
Pro tips on setting the blade to cut through different materials
How to Hide Screwheads on Stair Treads and Other Wood Surfaces
Mask fasteners easily with a simple wood plug
How To Build a Storage Ottoman: A Step-by-Step Guide
Ottomans combine utility with comfort. This article explains everything you need to know about building ottomans.
How To Create a Pickled Finish on Wood
A rag and a bit of primer can give plain wood the whitewashed look of driftwood. Our guide breaks down the steps to achieve a pickled finish.
How to Remove a Load-Bearing Wall
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to safely cut open up a wall.
How to Build a Home Bar
From our Hammer It Out series: Create a stately and sophisticated gathering place for mixing and serving drinks
How To Stain and Finish Wood Furniture
In this video and guide, wood finishing expert Bruce Johnson shares tips for refinishing new and old wood furniture.
How to Install a Floor Medallion
This guide will help you create a beautiful inlaid ornament in a wood floor that can become the focal point to any room.
Choosing & Using Random Orbit Sanders
Random orbital sanders are both versatile and effective. Learn more about buying and using them from the This Old House experts.
How To Read Lumber Grade Stamps
Learn how to read lumber grade stamps to select the best wood for your project. These small stamps provide big clues about wood quality.
How To Refinish Hardwood Floors
Our step-by-step guide can help you clean and refinish your hardwood floors without sanding down to the bare wood.
Wainscoting Designs
This traditional half-wall paneling comes in all shapes and sizes. Here's how to pick the right one to make your room stand out
A Step by Step Guide To Stop a Wood Door from Sticking
In this guide, we'll explore the causes of sticking wood doors and provide step-by-step solutions to help you better operate your doors.
Clean Grime from Woodwork
Explore techniques, cleaning mixtures, and tips for how to keep furniture looking fresh without the need to strip or refinish.
How To Refinish Woodwork
Whether you're performing a quick cleaning or a complete strip-down, you can remedy a tired, old wood finish.
How to Build a Table From Stair Parts
Create a space-saving central repository for keys, leashes, and mail in your front entry using vintage stair parts.
How To Strip a Hardwood Floor
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows the proper and safe way to remove an old finish from a hardwood floor
How to Refinish Hardwood Floors
Applying a new finish to an old floor with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.
Using Chemical Strippers To Prep a Wood Door for Refinishing
Chemical strippers can be intimidating, but they don't have to be. Follow this step-by-step guide to get your door ready for refinishing.
How to Refinish a Door
We reveal a This Old House professional's secrets for rejuvenating weather-beaten wood to refresh the look of your home's entryway.
How To Get the Best Finish for Handrails
Shellac is the best finish for handrails and other high-touch areas like banisters. Here's how to apply it yourself.