Woodworking

Learning how to clean a couch is easier than you might think—as long as you follow these expert-approved instructions

Make your own drawer slides for your next cabinetry project with these easy step-by-step plans.

Cat trees don't have to be boring pet store affairs. Make this rugged tree in a weekend.

Got a hand plane that's not performing well? It could be dull, need tuning up, or both. Let us show...

Interested in flipping furniture? This fun, beginner-friendly, low-investment hobby can be surprisingly lucrative.

If you're looking for a beginner wood carving project, a duck is a great place to start. Follow these steps...

Make your own napkin holder out of leftover wood.

Dovetail joints are beautiful, distinctive and strong. Here's a primer on how they work and how to incorporate them into...

Give your skills a whole new spin.

You need clamps to hold something temporarily or permanently in place. Here are some of the most useful kinds of...

Avoid sticky wooden drawers with these simple fixes.

Here are 10 tips for beginners who want to get off on the right foot with woodturning.

Keep your eyes protected and your vision clear with these picks for best safety glasses on the market.

Learning these basics will help you embrace the allure of woodturning — uncovering astonishing beauty in a chunk of wood.

A life-long wood carver shares tips for getting started in this rewarding hobby. A pocket knife and a piece of...

Wood inlays don't need complexity to be beautiful. Here are some great inlay patterns perfect for beginners.

A new woodworking skill, right around the bend!

For novice woodcarvers, investing in the right woodcarving tools makes those first projects more enjoyable. Here are seven tools to...

Here's how to make a simple, elegant cabinet with an easy sliding door.

Want to spin perfect cylinders or bowls? No tool beats the lathe!