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...
9 Things to Know Before You Self-Clean Your Oven
Spills, gunk and general mess accumulates inside the average homeowner's oven, but what's the best way to clean it? Many...
10 Easy Ways to Cut Metal Fast
Our best tips for getting your project done right.
How to Mount a TV on the Wall
Learn how to do this DIY task and save hundreds of dollars with these easy-to-follow instructions.
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...
The Benefits of Adding a Key-Holed Ruler to Your Workbench
Mount a removable metal ruler on the front edge of your workbench!
How to Remove Rust with Electrolysis in a Few Simple Steps
Remove rust the easy way.
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...
Clamp Extenders
Build some clever plywood clamp extenders to use when bar clamps are too short to do the job. It beats...
How to Double Your Battery Life
Here's a tip for making lithium tool batteries last twice as long. Most kits come with two batteries. Take one...
Planing Warped Boards
A jointer is the best tool for flattening twisted, warped boards. But what if you don't have a jointer or...
How to Make a Flap Sander
Don’t have a power sander to sand curvy rough-sawn edges? You do if you own a 3/8-in. drill. Taper the end...
Sanding-Belt Recycling
Save a “used”sanding-belt to make specialized sanding tools. All you need is the belt, a pair of scissors and a little...
Cut Beside (Not On) the Marked Cutting Line
Years ago, my son asked for help on an arithmetic story problem: “A 16-ft. long board is sawn into four...
Finally Build Your Dream Shed
Build your dream shed with easy access, storage galore and a private porch for lounging. Here's how to do it:
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 Build a Tool Dolly
Build this mobile tool chest and take all your tools to the job in just one trip!
27 Instant Fixes For Nagging Problems Around the House
Super-simple solutions for common household headaches.
How to Install a 3-Way Switch
Convert an existing two-way switch to a three-way switch and run new wire to the second switch location.
Jacked-Up Outfeed Roller
Here’s an outfeed roller that you can adjust in seconds to support boards coming off stationary power tools of every...
Top 3 Spray Foam Insulation Sprays To Consider Using
Not sure which spray foam to choose from? These have been reviewed as the top spray foams that will give...
Right-On Octagons
If you’ve ever cut an octagonal piece for a project, you probably “snuck up on it.” You drew the shape,...
Miter Saw Tuneup
If your miter saw isn’t cutting square, the problem is easy to fix. Unplug the saw, loosen the fence bolts,...
15 Tips for Installing Bathroom Subway Tiles
Subway tiles are a great way to give a bathroom a brand new look. Here's our step-by-step guide to...
Hanging Caulk Tubes
We finally got the hang of preserving partially used caulk tubes from resourceful reader Stephen Hoke.
How Do You Cut the Lid From a Box?
Here’s a method that’ll give you great results and keep the lid aligned perfectly as you cut each side.
Sheet Metal Bender
Bending sheet metal and flashing into crisp angles is easy with this two-board bending tool. To build one, you need...
Stationary Belt Sander
This jig holds your belt sander upside down for sanding of handheld project parts. Each sander has a different shape,...
How to Clean Under Your Fridge
Clean the dust, hair, lint, cat toys and trinkets out from under your refrigerator.