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From tool tutorials to space-saving workshop solutions, paint & stain ideas, and easy building plans!

FEATURED FAVORITES

Top picks chosen by do-it-yourselfers like you!

How to Apply Polycrylic

9 Pocket Hole Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make

Cutting a straight line on a piece of plywood with a circular saw

4 Ways to Make Straight Cuts with a Circular Saw

DIY Farmhouse Table Top

LATEST ARTICLES

Jump-start your next project with these hot-off-the-press tutorials!

Brad Nailer vs Finish Nailer (Which to Choose & Why)

Several drill bits standing up in the foreground and a blurry drill in the background

14 Types of Wood Drill Bits (Which to Use & Why)

Hands putting a blade into a blurry, grayscale table saw

How to Get into Woodworking Without a Table Saw

DIY wood phone holder on a table

DIY Wooden Phone Stand (Easy, Functional & Cheap)

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GETTING STARTED

Beginner-focused tutorials to skyrocket your woodworking knowledge!

Students assembling a bench at a woodworking class for beginners

11 Places to Take Beginner Woodworking Classes

Beginner’s Guide to Wood Sizes

9 Beginner Woodworking Tools (That Won’t Break the Bank)

Mistakes with Wood Can Cause Your DIY Furniture to Crack

WOODWORKING TOOLS

Master your tools and tackle your next DIY project with confidence!

Cutting a piece of wood with a miter saw

7 Miter Saw Tricks Every DIYer Should Know

How to Use a Router Table for Beginners

Countersink drill bit in the foreground with drill in the background

How to Use a Countersink Bit

How to Change Blade on Miter Saw in 3 Easy Steps

Kreg Jig vs Biscuit Joiner what are the difference between pocket holes and biscuit joints?

Kreg Jig vs Biscuit Joiner: Differences of Pocket Holes and Biscuit Joints

Hand pushing an awl into a piece of wood

What is an Awl?

Best Sanders for Furniture: Which One to Buy & Why

text and images of a pin nailer vs a brad nailer

Pin Nailer vs Brad Nailer: Differences & Which to Use

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POCKET HOLE JOINERY

Supercharge your Kreg Jig with these sure-fire tips and tricks!

The Simple Rule for Joining Different Thicknesses with Pocket Holes

Drilling Pocket Holes on Miter Joints Requires Careful Planning

Two boards move when joining them with pocket screw

How to Prevent Pieces from Moving When Assembling Pocket Hole Joints

Need to Know Pocket Hole Tips for Edge Joints

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PAINT PROJECTS

Achieve maximum results with these comprehensive guides!

How to Strain Paint

Chalk-style paint can be applied with a paint sprayer

The Beginner’s Guide to Spraying Chalk-Style Paint

A wood knot bleeding through white paint

How to Stop Knots from Bleeding Through Paint

Using a sprayer indoors to paint furniture

How to Spray Paint Indoors

WOOD STAINS

Foolproof tutorials to help you get the job done right the first time!

How to Stain Wood With Coffee

What I Use Instead of Wood Conditioner

How to Make Steel Wool and Vinegar Stain

Does Stainable Wood Filler Work?

FINISHES & TOP COATS

Savvy ways to complete your next project without the guesswork!

Polycrylic vs Polyurethane (Are They The Same?)

Applying shellac to a piece of wood with a brush

What You Need to Know About a Shellac Wood Finish

DIY Beeswax Wood Finish

Spar Urethane vs Polyurethane: Differences + Which to Use

SPACE-SAVING WORKSHOP SOLUTIONS

Smart strategies to maximize the space in your small workshop, garage, or shed shop!

DIY Flip Top Workbench Cart

My 12×13 Small Woodshop Layout

9 Clever Ways to Make Your Small Workshop Feel Bigger

7 DIY Table Saw Stations for a Small Workshop

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WOODWORKING PLANS

Easy-to-understand instructions and helpful tips will successfully guide you through each project!

How to Make DIY Cabinet Doors

How to Build DIY Drawers

How to Make a French Cleat

How to Make a DIY Ladder Chair

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