Workshop Videos

General contractor and experienced woodturner Tom Silva loves carving and shaping wood into objects. But, when he told host Kevin O’Connor that he was planning to turn a square bowl, Kevin couldn’t believe it. With the right materials and a steady hand, it’s possible, and Tom shows Kevin how it’s done.

This Old House honors the life and legacy of Creator, Russell Morash. 

As another Ask This Old House season closes, the crew got together to read and respond to some viewer feedback.

This guide walks through some best practices for organizing tool storage drawers and enhancing your workshop’s efficiency.

Host Kevin O’Connor meets maker Jimmy DiResta at his new workshop to take on a simple leather working project that anyone can tackle.

This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert takes pride in having a clean truck ready to tackle any project at any job site.

General contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor the features and techniques required to stay safe when using a table saw.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva teams up with an aspiring woodworker to build a DIY wooden workbench

General contractor Tom Silva helps a pair of woodworking siblings build a DIY birdhouse in their new workshop.

Looking to set up a small workshop? Watch as This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a young woodworker set up her first workshop.

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

Having the right hand tools readily accessible for a project can improve your efficiency and the end result. Here’s a look at five not-so-common hand tools to have on hand.

Tom Silva demonstrates how to hang pegboard in a garage or workshop and organize tools with it.

Master your table saw with these safety tips and cutting techniques for precise, professional, and safe results every time.

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva discusses the proper disposal techniques for oily rags to prevent spontaneous combustion.

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.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva teaches a homeowner how to repair some structural problems in his home.

Maker Jimmy DiResta and Kevin O’Connor built this cool metal side table on an episode of Ask This Old House.

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva heads to Chicago to transform a garage into a woodworking shop.

Watch This Old House's Tom Silva help a hobbyist woodworker turn her small garage into an efficient workspace, with tips anyone can use.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner patch a large hole in painted baseboard molding

In this guide, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates safe and effective techniques for cutting glass.