Woodworking How To & DIY

Learn how to use vintage doorknobs and salvaged wood to make a unique showpiece coatrack in just a couple hours.

Not sure if your project needs KDHT wood? Our guide explains what KDHT wood is and its benefits and breaks down what lumber-grade stamps mean.

We're walking through sourcing, buying, and using reclaimed wood, from understanding its benefits to working with dealers.

Column writer Amy Hughes provides instructions for how to install French doors where only one door had been in this guide.

This step-by-step guide covers how to cut wood columns, the different types of columns available, design tips, and more.

Explore the different wainscoting styles and materials available today to choose the right one for your next interior design project.

How to pry it off the wall in one piece

In this guide, we'll walk you through the process and provide tips and tricks to help you create a perfect mortise every time.

Learn how to hang an interior door with our step-by-step guide. Here's everything you need to know, from the right tools to final touches.

There are a variety of files and rasps to choose from, and you might wonder which is the best for your job. Read on to find out.

Learn DIY methods to identify and detect termites, plus more advanced techniques and when to call a professional.

Drilling pilot holes can help to prevent wood splitting and provide accurate fastening. This guide walks you through the steps.

A no-splinter solution

Everything Sam Maloof touches — every chair, every table, every cabinet, every rafter, every molding, every window, every door, every latch — reveals his genius

The tool that takes the hassle out of sanding wood

Few tools are better for smoothing and shaping wood than a plane tool. Here we share the different types of bench tools, block tools, and maintenance tips.

This Old House contractor Tom Silva shows us how to install beadboard wainscoting step by step in this guide.

In this guide, we walk you through all of the steps needed to build a partition wall, including the tools needed for the job.

In this guide, we'll show how to easily mill your own half-lap joint using nothing more than a portable circular saw and a chisel.

A safe way to carry boards in a pickup truck

Iron-on veneer tape does the trick