Joseph Truini

How to Build a Wall-Mounted Coatrack

No room for an entryway closet? No problem. Keep outerwear organized with this simple-to-build piece

Use plywood, foam, and fabric to create a handsome custom piece

Use a stock runner (or two) to add a splash of color and cushiony comfort to bare wood stairs.

Use cedar and stock lumber to build a tall privacy planter box to spruce up and screen your backyard.

Take some stock cedar, make a few tricky cuts, and puzzle it all together to create an instant heirloom.

Four deck posts and a few boards are all you need to create this practical, compact planting bed

Pick up some stock cedar and a hanging lantern to construct a custom garden fixture

We discuss how to fill and seal cracked concrete walls for a simple, permanent repair.

Putting in bathroom ventilation is one of the most requested retrofits, and it only requires a day's work.

A clever new way to replace or install a porch screen.