Woodworking Videos
These This Old House videos showcase all of our woodworking projects, how-tos, and designs.
How to Use a Mobile CNC Router
Ask This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert demonstrates a mobile CNC routing machine.
How to Use a Hole Saw
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains the basics of using a hole saw.
How to Install Wainscoting
Layer stock lumber and moldings to produce this classic architectural element
Build It | Hand-carved Utensils
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor hand carve wooden serving utensils using leftover pine from a previous Build It project
How to Remove a Burn Mark from a Hardwood Floor
Ask This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert travels to Portland, Oregon to repair an original wood floor that was burned by a face-down hot iron.
How and When to Use a Japanese Pull Saw
Ask This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert explains when and how to use a Japanese pull saw
How to Choose and Use Air Compressors
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains how air compressors work
How to Choose and Use Drill Bits
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains the uses for different drill bits
The beauty of wood, without the maintenance.
For a classic look with superior performance, check out these innovative tongue-and-groove porch planks from Aeratis, as featured in the TOH 2018 Idea House!
How to Properly Notch Structural Beams
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva explain how to notch structural beams to host Kevin O’Connor.
How to Turn Scrap Wood into Kindling
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook, landscape designer Jenn Nawada and host Kevin O’Connor try out a tool that easily splits kindling.
How to Build a Chippendale Railing
Kevin O’Connor and Jeff Sweenor demonstrate how to assemble and install a Chippendale railing for the Rhode Island Beach House
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.
Generation Next | Building a First Tool Box
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva teaches a young fan how to build her first tool box.
Build It | Salvaged Door Shadow Box
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor build a shadow box using wood recycled from an old door.
Build It | Hawaiian Mango Keepsake Box
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva works with a local woodworker to build a keepsake box out of mango wood.
How to Choose and Use a Jig Saw
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows the best uses for a jigsaw and how to choose the right one for the job
How to Remove Stripped Screws
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares some tricks of the trade for backing out stripped screws
How to Make a Hardworking Kitchen Cart
In one of our #DIYDARE challenge projects, turn aluminum tubes, fittings and some butcher block into a speedy cart that works indoors or out
How to Choose Tools for First-Time Woodworkers
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains the best tools to have in your shed to start beginner or intermediate woodworking projects
How to Repair a Cracked Floor Joist
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a cracked floor joist
How to Choose the Right Glue for Your Project
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains which glues and adhesives work best on various materials, such as wood, foam and cement, for indoor and outdoor projects.
How to Make a Campaign-Style Dresser
Glossy orange paint, and campaign pulls and brackets lend a flat-pack dresser the look of traveling furniture in our One Piece, Five Ways series
How to Make a Mid-century Modern-style Dresser
Olive paint, walnut stain, and brass knobs give a flat-pack dresser mid-century modern flair in our One Piece, Five Ways series
How to Make a Wood Quilt
Mixing waxed, stained, and milk-painted boards lends a unique look
How to Build a Takeout Menu Holder
A wall-mount organizer—with a chalkboard surface—is a tidy alternative to a cluttered drawer
How to Make a Six-Pack Carrier
BYOB gets a style upgrade with this classic caddy, modeled on an old-fashioned tool box
How to Make a House-Shaped Cutting Board
Treat the chef on your list to butcher block done better
How to Build a Bottle-Vase Holder
Presenting flowers may be somewhat predictable, but not when they come in this tabletop display piece
How to Build a Shutter Mirror
Steal a glance as you dash out the door or stash a reminder note with this handy entryway accessory
How to Patch a Doorknob Hole With a Dutchman
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva installs an undetectable wood patch in an old door
How to Create an Interior Door Opening
Cutting a new doorway with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva