Workshop How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our workshop step-by-step tips & ideas.
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How To Cut Plexiglass
Plexiglass, also known as acrylic, is a flexible material with a lot of uses. It can replace glass panes in windows and doors, create signs and displays, protect pictures in frames, and even create greenhouses and garden structures. But, first, you need to know how to cut plexiglass, and this guide will help.
How To Make a Hand-Stitched Leather Tote
Host Kevin O’Connor meets maker Jimmy DiResta at his new workshop to take on a simple leather working project that anyone can tackle.
How To Sharpen an Axe
Cutting quickly and efficiently with an axe requires a sharp edge. Learn several methods to sharpen your axe with this step-by-step guide.
How To Build and Maintain a Sturdy Work Glove Holder
A work glove holder can help you to keep your protective gear accounted for. Read our step-by-step guide to learn how to build and maintain a holder.
How To Repair a Damaged Carrying Beam
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva teaches a homeowner how to repair some structural problems in his home.
How to Make a Sliced Twig Table
Maker Jimmy DiResta and Kevin O’Connor built this cool metal side table on an episode of Ask This Old House.
How to Set Up a Garage Workshop
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva heads to Chicago to transform a garage into a woodworking shop.
Norm Abram's Tricks of the Trade V
A collection of the latest and greatest tips from the TOH master carpenter
How To Build a Garage Workshop
Watch This Old House's Tom Silva help a hobbyist woodworker turn her small garage into an efficient workspace, with tips anyone can use.
How to Patch a Hole in Wood Trim
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner patch a large hole in painted baseboard molding
How To Build a Set of Stilts
Walk a little taller with a set of wooden stilts made from wood and handrails. Learn how to build them with This Old House's Tom Silva.
Workshop Safety for Kids
If you'd like to teach your child the basics of DIY, start with an old mantra: "Safety first." We'll give you some tips for how to do it.
How To Cut Glass
In this guide, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates safe and effective techniques for cutting glass.
Building a Car Nut's Garage: The Ultimate Guide
Check out our ultimate guide to help you transform your garage from storage space into a gearhead's paradise.
How to Make Perfect Chalk Lines for a Perfect Project
No matter the distance from start to finish, the tips in this article will help you draw the perfect chalk line for your next project.