Woodworking Videos

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.

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.

Read our DIY guide to craft a custom slatted bench to add stylish and functional decor to your living area or yard.

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.

Ask This Old House carpenter, Nathan Gilbert helps a homeowner turn a reclaimed mantel into a fireplace mantel.

House One’s Jenn Largesse shows you how to easily create a beautiful and unique piece of wooden art without breaking the bank.

Learn how to save money by making decorative roof brackets with common tools from builder Charlie Silva in our detailed step-by-step guide.

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.

This Old House DIY Expert & House One editor Jenn Largesse shows how to set up a miter saw to create geometric planter, shelves, and more.

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.

There are a lot of ways to hang a shelf, but the appeal of floating shelves is that there’s no hardware visible above or below the shelf. Watch this video and follow these steps for building your own DIY floating shelf.

Need an organizer for art or school supplies? You can make one yourself using only scrap wood materials. Watch DIY Expert & House One Editor Jenn Largesse show you the steps for building a helpful wooden art caddy.

Building a birdhouse is a simple woodworking project you can do with young children on a weekend. Here's how to do it with scrap wood.

Learn how to build a shoe rack bench with help from This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor.

Watch as Ask This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert demonstrates how to build custom kitchen drawer dividers.

Learn how to make your own Ryobi router circle jig from House One maker Jenn Largesse with our step-by-step guide.

Learn how to build your own DIY wood dog bowl stand from This Old House's Tom Silva with our informative step-by-step guide.

Ask This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert shows how to set up a mobile CNC router and explains the benefits.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains the basics of using a hole saw to make efficient circular cuts.

Hand-carving wooden utensils is easy and requires only a few tools. Our guide and video explain how to create salad servers with leftover pine.

Did you accidentally burn your hardwood floors? Don't worry—it can likely be repaired. Watch our video to learn how.

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva teaches a homeowner how to replace split-level stair treads in his mid-century modern home.

Ask This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert explains when and how to use a Japanese pull saw for precise woodworking and cutting tasks.

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains the uses for different drill bits and gives expert insights for beginners and pros.

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!

Create a stylish and functional entryway wall shelf. Learn materials, tools, and steps to build this storage solution for your home.

Rustic wood meets modern metal to create this striking piece of furniture. We show you how to make a live-edge console table of your own.

Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique travels to Sacramento to show a homeowner the safe way to strip paint

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva teaches apprentice Austin how to make a variety of different wood joints by building simple utility boxes.

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva explain how to properly notch structural beams.