Workshops
All About Building a Workshop
Our experts share tips on how to plan a workshop for the projects you prefer and the space you've got available.
Ask This Old House Studio | Workshop Wonders
A behind-the-scenes look at the Ask This Old House studio’s four trade-focused corners, each with a homey mix of tools, materials, and mementos.
How To Use a Table Saw Safely and Effectively for Your Projects
Master your table saw with these safety tips and cutting techniques for precise, professional, and safe results every time.
How to Safely Dispose of Oily Rags
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva discusses the proper disposal techniques for oily rags to prevent spontaneous combustion.
"Kids Making It" Builds Their Own Workshop
Our friends at this North Carolina non-profit get started on a new building to expand their vocational training offerings for local kids.
How to Select and Use Hearing Protection
Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor discusses the importance of hearing protection when working around power tools
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.
Designing a Craft Room for $397
This budget redo by Rachel Beach of Craving Some Creativity uses Craigslist cabinets, recycled countertops, and a wall of DIY storage to turn a spare room into a well-organized workspace.
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 Label a Metal Toolbox With Chalkboard Paint
This DIY toolbox label project is perfect for Father’s Day—or any other day you want to help the handy person in your life get organized.
American Artisans Whose Work Will Floor You
Check out hand-hewn flooring that brings home details to new heights
How To Create a Modern Farmhouse-Style Potting Room
Transform your potting space with modern farmhouse style. Discover essential items, decor tips, and storage solutions for your potting room.
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.
How To Make a Simple Pegboard Shelf
Follow our step-by-step guide to create a pegboard shelf that enhances your workspace organization and storage.