Woodworking How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our woodworking step-by-step tips & ideas.
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How To Patch Wood
In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to make an undetectable repair in rotted wood.
Tung Oil: Pick the Right Product for Your Wood Finishes
Here are our handy tips and tricks for choosing, applying, and enjoying this durable and beautiful wood finish.
How to Build a Concrete End Table
This Old House DIY expert Jenn Largesse details the steps to building a concrete end table to complement deck or patio seating.
How to Make a Decorative Frame for Your TV
Picture frame TVs can be expensive—with some costing upwards of $2,000. In this video, House One editor Jenn Largesse shares how to build a DIY decorative TV frame for a fraction of the cost.
How to Build a Segmented Bowl
General contractor and peer-described “lathe guy” Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor how to turn a segmented bowl on a lathe.
How to Build a Shaker Dining Bench
TOH DIY expert Jenn Largesse shows how to build a classic bench seat from stair treads and stock lumber
Build It | Bar Top
General contractor Tom Silva and carpenter Nathan Gilbert work together to build a bar top out of a slab of live-edge red oak from Nathan’s Christmas tree farm.
How to Replicate Antique Staircase Balusters
Watch as general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner by hand-carving a new rope baluster for their ornate Queen Anne home’s staircase.
How to Build a DIY Cedar Potting Bench
This Old House DIY expert and House One editor, Jenn Largesse, shows how to build a potting station made from naturally weather-resistant wood.
Build It | Shaker End Table with Char Miller-King
Host Kevin O’Connor meets maker Char Miller-King in her community’s workshop while she simplifies the challenging aspects of building a shaker-style table.
How to Build a Boot Cleaning Station
You can build this handy boot station with just a few essential tools and some lumber. Park it right outside your door, so you can effortlessly scrape off any muck and snow on your shoes all fall and winter. This simple DIY project only takes an hour to complete, plus no more tracking dirt into the house. Win-win!
How to Build a Small Firewood Rack
Create a firewood rack that fits your storage needs using simple 2x4 construction. This pressure-treated rack will last for years outside. And paired with a cover, it will keep your firewood dry and ready to use in fireplaces, pizza ovens, or firepits.
Build It | Walnut Serving Tray
Inspired by an antique milk crate, TOH general contractor Tom Silva and TOH host Kevin O’Connor use box joints to assemble this simple but smart-looking project.
How To Build a Self-Watering Planter in 10 Simple Steps
Read our guide to learn how to build a self-watering planter that keeps your plants hydrated and healthy with minimal effort.
How To Draw an Ellipse With String
This simple technique uses little more than a piece of string and some nails to create accurate and decorative ellipses in your designs.
How to Build a Corner Bench
Do you have an awkward space near your staircase or entryway that could use some storage? Watch as House One editor and DIY expert Jenn Largesse builds a simple corner bench with storage near her stairs.
How To Bend Wood
Learning to bend wood can take a woodworking project from impossible to very doable. You just need to know how.
Build It | 3D Cube Cutting Board
Using hardwoods of strikingly different colors, This Old House contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor team up to create a cutting board with an eye-catching 3D effect. See how to make one yourself with the instructions below.
How To Build a Flag Display Case
Building a flag display case is a rewarding woodworking project. This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert explains the process in our guide.
How to Upholster a Round Tufted Storage Ottoman (Part 2)
In part two of this project, House One’s Jenn Largesse demonstrates how to upholster a round tufted storage ottoman, without the need to sew.
How to Make Straight Cuts with a Circular Saw
Cutting a straight line through plywood with a circular saw seems easy enough, but it rarely comes out as straight as it feels while you’re making the cut. To get better results, here’s three easy ways to create a guide for your saw.
How To Finish Plywood Edges With 3 Different Techniques
Learn how to finish plywood edges in our step-by-step guide. You can consider applying wood filler, attaching a face board, or applying edge banding.
How to Cut Multiples with a Miter Saw
Watch House One editor Jenn Largesse demonstrate three easy ways to make multiple cuts using a miter saw.
How to Make Decorative Roof Brackets
Decorative cedar brackets are often found under an overhang like a balcony or a roof. Some brackets may be structural, but in this case, these ornamental brackets are simply decorative and are part of the home’s original features. Watch as This Old House Host Kevin O’Connor meets with Builder Charlie Silva in his shop while he makes brackets himself.
How To Build a Stylish Outdoor Air Conditioner Cover
Read our step-by-step guide on how to build an outdoor AC cover that conceals and protects your unit.
How To Build a DIY Kids Bicycle Rack
In this guide, Jenn Largesse demonstrates how to build a rack to store children’s bikes, without having to put holes or hooks into the wall.
How To Build a Custom Built-In Shelving Unit in 13 Steps
DIY Expert & House One editor Jenn Largesse shows how to build custom shelving units around an existing fireplace mantel for a custom, built-in look.
How To Make a Tall, Tapered Planter
This Old House DIY Expert & House One’s Jenn Largesse shows use a miter saw to create a tall, tapered planter for under $30.
How To Make a Bowl on a Lathe
Learn how to make your own wooden bowl on a lathe from This Old House general contractor Tom Silva in our step-by-step guide.
How to Build a Shoe Dresser
Learn how to build a shoe dresser with This Old House DIY Expert & House One Editor, Jenn Largesse.
How to Build a Three-Tiered Bath Stand
This freestanding bathroom cabinet features open shelving, allowing you to keep an eye on supplies and fulfill as needed, or display washroom decor. Read on to get the free plans, cut list and instructions for this project.
Step by Step DIY Magazine Rack You Can Add to Your Home
Have fun while creating something stylish and functional. Our guide and video explains the steps to build a DIY magazine rack.
Step by Step Guide to Building a Wooden Clothes Rack
Short on storage? Build your own DIY hanging clothes rack with a few basic tools as demonstrated by This Old House's Jenn Largesse.