Woodworking How To & DIY

This Old House DIY expert Jenn Largesse details the steps to building a concrete end table to complement deck or patio seating.

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.

General contractor and peer-described “lathe guy” Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor how to turn a segmented bowl on a lathe.

TOH DIY expert Jenn Largesse shows how to build a classic bench seat from stair treads and stock lumber

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.

Watch as general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner by hand-carving a new rope baluster for their ornate Queen Anne home’s staircase.

This Old House DIY expert and House One editor, Jenn Largesse, shows how to build a potting station made from naturally weather-resistant wood.

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.

Read our guide to learn how to build a self-watering planter that keeps your plants hydrated and healthy with minimal effort.

This simple technique uses little more than a piece of string and some nails to create accurate and decorative ellipses in your designs.

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.

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.

Building a flag display case is a rewarding woodworking project. This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert explains the process in our guide.

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.

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.

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.

Watch House One editor Jenn Largesse demonstrate three easy ways to make multiple cuts using a miter saw.

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.

Read our step-by-step guide on how to build an outdoor AC cover that conceals and protects your unit.

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.

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.

This Old House DIY Expert & House One’s Jenn Largesse shows use a miter saw to create a tall, tapered planter for under $30.

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.

Learn how to build a shoe dresser with This Old House DIY Expert & House One Editor, Jenn Largesse.

Short on storage? Build your own DIY hanging clothes rack with a few basic tools as demonstrated by This Old House's Jenn Largesse.