What is a Birdsmouth Cut and How to Cut It On a Rafter
A Birdsmouth cut can create a joint to fix rafters and joists to wall plates. Click to learn more about...
Pickled Wood Finish for Interior Design and Decor
Unlock the secrets of the chic pickled wood finish, from its Nordic roots to DIY vinegar tricks and the best...
Double-Duty Vise
Save yourself from buying a new vise with this tip.
Right-Hand Rule
Keep the direction of your Teflon tape wrapping straight by always going to the right.
How To Build a Post and Beam Pavilion
Does it seem like whenever you want to spend your day off outside, the weather foils your plans? Rain and...
10 Easy Ways To Cut Metal Fast
Our best tips for getting your project done right.
Homeowner’s Guide to a Weed-Free Landscape
Don't let your landscape get overtaken by weeds this season! We've got solutions for banishing even the most troublesome invaders,...
Patching Drywall: 10 Tips & Techniques
Before you paint a wall you have to prepare the surface, which inevitably involves patching. It's one of the most...
How To Make a Container Water Garden for Your Patio
Mini ponds perfect for patios or decks.
Portable Router Table Base
Just when you thought you’d seen every possible use for your portable workbench (the Workmate bench is shown here), here’s...
A Handy Splinter Extraction Tip
Spread a small amount of wood glue over the affected small splintered area and let dry. Now try this handy...
Reader Project: DIY Solid Cedar Mailbox
Reader Todd Johnson needed to replace his mailbox. So he went to his local home center to get inspired.
Don’t Make These Mistakes When Planting a Tree
Reap rewards from your investment of time and money by planting a tree correctly. Avoid these costly mistakes—all of which...
PVC Hacks for the Workshop
Transform scrap pieces of PVC pipe into storage sites for dowels and fasteners, courtesy of “tipfull” reader Al Miller.
How to Buy Rough-Sawn Lumber
There are a few things you should know before heading to the lumber yard to buy wood. These great tips...
10 Lawn Care Myths You Really Need To Stop Believing
When to fertilize, when to water, how short to cut the grass. You've surely heard one or more of these...
Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build a Floating Shelf with Secret Drawer
Learn how to make this sleek, modern floating shelf with a secret hiding place for your valuables.
10 Common Tiling Mistakes—And How to Avoid Them
Laying tile isn't the most challenging DIY project, but it can be easy to make mistakes. To avoid any mishaps...
How To Build A Chessboard
Build this simple, elegant chessboard in an afternoon, and make it your own by selecting whatever wood species you like.
How To Tear Off Roof Shingles
Thinking of doing your own roof tear-off? We asked pros for their tips for tearing off shingle roofs safely and...
How to Cut a Large Hole in Tile
Cutting large holes in tile, like for a shower valve, can be challenging.
Shop-Made Edge-Gluing Clamps
For about $30, you can fortify your bar clamp arsenal with these mighty tools. These clamps apply pressure horizontally as...
12 Easy Things Everyone Should Know How to Fix
Whether you're a new homeowner or an expert DIYer, knowing how to fix these common household problems can save you...
12 Home Improvement Ideas for Beginner DIYers
DIY home improvement projects can be a great hobby and can help you save money that you can reinvest into...
13 Handy Hints for Your Next Painting Project
Before you start your next painting project, check out these 14 helpful handy hints that will save you time, money...
10 Common Bathtub Issues and How To Fix Them
A guide to troubleshooting and fixing bathtub problems.
How to Remember Which Breaker Goes to an Outlet
Use this method so you never forget which breaker controls which outlet.
Learn How to Use Melamine
Melamine is the common name for particleboard that’s coated with a thin layer of plastic finish. The melamine finish is...
