Woodworking Maintenance
Our woodworking maintenance tips can help you keep your home cost efficient, safe & cozy.
Which Wood Glue to Use When
Lots of DIY projects, both small- and large-scale, often call for the use of wood glue. But did you know that "wood glue" is an umbrella term, and there are multiple adherents to choose from?
How to Patch a Chipped Wood Floor
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva fixes a chipped wood floor using a Dutchman and hand tools.
How to Repair a Cracked Floor Joist
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a cracked floor joist
Fast Fixes for Floor Scratches
Between footwear, pets, and furniture, wood floors can take a beating. Minimize the signs of wear and tear with these easy repairs.
TLC for Wood Furniture
Salvage your beloved wood furniture from wear and tear with these tips
Norm Abram's Best Tricks of the Trade
Master carpenter Norm Abram shares his top how-to secrets for flawless DIY
How to Protect Wood Floors
This Old House's top tips for keeping your floors looking like new
How to Refinish Hardwood Floors
Clean and refinish hardwood floors without sanding down to the bare wood.
How to Stop a Wood Door from Sticking
Try these antisagging remedies, arranged in order from easiest to most difficult
How to Give It a Shellacking
Spot repairs on woodwork are easy when the finish is shellac
Protecting Floors From Chemical Stripper
A trick for keeping chemical strippers from damaging your floors