Woodworking Videos

These This Old House videos showcase all of our woodworking projects, how-tos, and designs.

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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.
S22 E22: Tom Silva and Kevin O'Connor build a bat house
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How to Build a Bat House in Easy to Follow Steps

Tom Silva and landscape contractor Jenn Nawada talk about bats and how beneficial they are. Then, the team builds a bat house.
S22 E13: Tom Silva at his lathe
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Tom Silva: A Lathe Guy

General contractor Tom Silva tells us about one of his favorite pastimes: woodturning on a lathe.
S22 E1: Tom Silva and Kevin O'Connor build a double-hexagon raised garden bed
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How To Build a Hexagon Herb Planter

In this article, we show you how to tackle a hexagon planter DIY project. Find the steps, materials, tips, and more inside.
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How to Build a Mobile Kitchen Island

This Old House DIY expert and House One editor Jenn Largesse shows how to build a rolling kitchen cart with a butcher-block top.
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How to Clear a Fallen Tree with a Portable Sawmill

Did a tree recently fall in your backyard or front lawn? Here's how you can use a portable sawmill to turn the wood into something useful.
S21 E26, Tom Silva and Nathan Gilbert build a wooden bar top
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Build It | Bar Top

Looking to add some flair to your home decor? Learn how to build a custom wood bar top from start to finish with our step-by-step guide.
S21 E22, Tom Silva and Kevin O'Connor build 2 cornhole boards
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Build It | Cornhole

General contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor how to build a DIY cornhole board to meet regulation standards.
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How to Build a Bathtub Tray in 12 Simple to Follow Steps

Ready to take bath time to the next level? Learn how to build a bathtub tray complete with a cup holder for maximum relaxation.
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How to Build a Little Free Library

Host Kevin O’Connor and general contractor Tom Silva visit a local school. The pair enlist the help of Tom’s daughter, Kate, to build a Little Free Library.
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How To Build a Demilune Table in 12 Simple to Follow Steps

General contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor walk us through the process of building a demilune table in 12 simple steps.
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How To Install Crown Molding Around Corners

General contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor a tip for installing crown molding around awkward wall angles.
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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.
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Build Your Own Baseball Bat Display Case

General contractor Tom Silva shows us how to turn a basic home-built box into a baseball bat display case worthy of any commemorative or championship bat.
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How To Build a Milk Stool

This Old House expert Tom Silva shows us how to turn reclaimed lumber into a charming, multipurpose milk stool.
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Build It | How to Build a Beehive

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor craft a bee-friendly backyard feature from basic building materials.
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How To Build a Box Joint Jig

General contractor Tom Silva builds a basic serving tray to illustrate the box joint—a craftsman's method for joining corners.
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How To Build a Wall Planter

DIY expert Jenn Largesse demonstrates how to make a wall-hung planter using vinyl plank flooring and a piece of plywood.
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Everything That You Need to Know About Wood Joints

Contractor Tom Silva teaches host Kevin O’Connor about different wood joints, including their strengths and applications.
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How To Identify and Repair Rotting Wood

Read our step-by-step instructions on identifying and repairing rotting wood and learn how to keep your home’s wood components in top shape.
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How To Make Wooden Christmas Ornaments

Craft wooden Christmas ornaments using a lathe and scrap wood.
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How to Build a Workbench

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva teams up with an aspiring woodworker to build a DIY wooden workbench
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Build It | Birdhouse

General contractor Tom Silva helps a pair of woodworking siblings build a DIY birdhouse in their new workshop.
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How to Build a Firewood Storage Bench

House One editor and DIY expert Jenn Largesse shares how to build a sturdy cedar seat that keeps firewood close.
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How To Use a Drill | Tool Lab

Does your next DIY project require a drill and some pilot holes? Here's everything you need to know about how to use a drill.
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How To Build a Backyard Ice Rink

Learn all you need to know about building a backyard ice skating rink from This Old House experts Jenn Nawada and Nathan Gilbert.
S20 E2: Tom Silva builds a 3D cube cutting board
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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.
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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.
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How To Make a French Rolling Pin on a Lathe

Create a French rolling pin for the baker in your life by following our guide to crafting a unique rolling pin with a decorative inlay.
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Build It | Cooler Bench

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor build an outdoor bench that doubles as a cooler using cedar and copper.
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How To Make a Folding Laptop Table

Watch as DIY expert and House One editor Jenn Largesse shows you how to build a custom laptop table that easily stores away when not in use.
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How To Build a Modern Slatted Bench

Read our DIY guide to craft a custom slatted bench to add stylish and functional decor to your living area or yard.
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How To Build an Adirondack Chair

Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor build a classic Adirondack chair. Tom demonstrates how to build an Adirondack chair by using a template and a project plan.