Woodworking Videos
These This Old House videos showcase all of our woodworking projects, how-tos, and designs.
How to Install Full-Extension Cabinet Drawer Slides
In this video and guide, This Old House's Tom Silva walks you through an easy drawer slide installation process step-by-step.
How to Repair a Tongue and Groove Wood Floor
Is your tongue and groove wood floor damaged? We've got your DIY solution in a step-by-step video, led by Tom Silva.
How To Repair a Split Door Jamb
This video featuring Old House general contractor Tom Silva and easy-to-follow guide shows you how to repair a split door frame.
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.
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 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 Fix Rotted Wood With Epoxy
In this guide and video, Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows us how to save a rotted wooden window with an epoxy compound.
How to Install Wall Frames
Add elegance to any room by creating the look of wainscoting for only $200
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.
How to Repair a Damaged Doorjamb
Fixing a doorjamb is an easy DIY project for most homeowners, and can be completed in just a few hours with this straightforward process.
How To Patch Strip Flooring
Learn how to repair damaged strip flooring with our step-by-step guide for a seamless patch that blends perfectly with your existing wood floor.
A Comprehensive, Step-By-Step Guide to Cutting Miters
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows various tools and techniques for cutting precise miter joints.
S2 E3: Butler's Table
Norm demonstrates the technique of biscuit joinery to build this mahogany butler's table with four leaves that fold down on solid brass hinges
S2 E1: Rocking Horse
Norm builds a child's rocking horse from ash -- a durable hardwood