Woodworking
To take your woodworking to the next level, get inspired with these projects across all levels.
Tung Oil: Pick the Right Product for Your Wood Finishes
Here are our handy tips and tricks for choosing, applying, and enjoying this durable and beautiful wood finish.
What To Expect With Reclaimed Wood: A Comprehensive Guide
Reclaimed wood can add a charm to your home, whether you use it as flooring or an accent piece. Here are some helpful tips.
Build It | Bat House
Host Kevin O’Connor meets with general contractor Tom Silva and landscape contractor Jenn Nawada to talk about bats and how beneficial they are. Then Tom and Kevin build a bat house.
How to Build a Concrete End Table
This Old House DIY expert Jenn Largesse details the steps to building a concrete end table to complement deck or patio seating.
How to Make a Decorative Frame for Your TV
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.
Build It | Rocky Canyon Rustic Side Table
Host Kevin O’Connor visits the workshop of Rocky Canyon Rustic’s Sarah Nadarajah to build a custom table with Sarah’s favorite techniques.
Build This Easy Adirondack Chair
Building an Adirondack chair is typically an advanced project made from custom-shaped pieces using intricate joinery. Luckily, this modern take on the classic design only requires a miter saw and drill/driver.
S22 E13: Lathe Turned Segmented Bowl
Heath shares his tips and tools homeowners can use to identify and label home circuit breakers; Tom discusses his hobby of lathe turning; Then, in Build It he turns a segmented bowl.
How to Build a Segmented Bowl
General contractor and peer-described “lathe guy” Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor how to turn a segmented bowl on a lathe.
Tom Silva: A Lathe Guy
General contractor Tom Silva tells us about one of his favorite pastimes: woodturning on a lathe.
How to Build a Shaker Dining Bench
TOH DIY expert Jenn Largesse shows how to build a classic bench seat from stair treads and stock lumber
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How to Build a Miter Saw Station
General contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor work together to build a storage-rich miter saw station from a set of factory toolboxes.
How to Build a Utility Cover
Carpenter Nathan Gilbert helps a homeowner block their gas meter from the road with a simple yet attractive removable utility cover.
How to Build a Hexagon Herb Planter
General contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor how to build a double-hexagon raised garden bed for herbs.
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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
Carpenter Nathan Gilbert’s Christmas tree farm suffered some damage from a fallen red oak. Rather than get rid of it, he’s going to turn it into usable slabs of wood for his projects.
Build It | Bar Top
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.
Best Spindle Sanders (2024 Guide)
When a typical belt sander won’t do, experienced woodworkers turn to spindle sanders. These tools add smooth, flat finishes to any piece of wood. In this roundup and buying guide we take a close look at the best spindle sanders available so you can find the perfect fit for any job.
How to Replicate Antique Staircase Balusters
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner by hand-carving a new rope baluster for their ornate Queen Anne home’s staircase.
Build It | Cornhole
General contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor how to build a DIY cornhole board to meet regulation standards.
Build It | Bathtub Tray
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor build a bathtub tray complete with a cup holder for maximum relaxation.
Celebrating Craftsmanship: Zack Dettmore
In this video, we kick off our new segment with Zack Dettmore, a carpenter and builder from New Jersey with a flair for communication, technology, and trade synergy.
How to Build a DIY Cedar Potting Bench
This Old House DIY expert and House One editor, Jenn Largesse, shows how to build a potting station made from naturally weather-resistant wood.
Best Belt Sanders (2024 Guide)
A belt sander helps woodworkers deliver a smooth and polished finish to their work. In this guide, we take a look at the best belt sanders.
5 Best Woodworking Tools (2024 Guide)
No matter how experienced or inexperienced a woodworker you are, high-quality tools are a must. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best woodworking tools on Amazon.
Build It | Shaker End Table with Char Miller-King
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.
How to Build a Boot Cleaning Station
You can build this handy boot station with just a few essential tools and some lumber. Park it right outside your door, so you can effortlessly scrape off any muck and snow on your shoes all fall and winter. This simple DIY project only takes an hour to complete, plus no more tracking dirt into the house. Win-win!
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.
How to Build a Small Firewood Rack
Create a firewood rack that fits your storage needs using simple 2x4 construction. This pressure-treated rack will last for years outside. And paired with a cover, it will keep your firewood dry and ready to use in fireplaces, pizza ovens, or firepits.
5 Best Random Orbital Sanders (2024 Guide)
Random orbital sanders help sand in the direction of the wood grain. Our team reviewed the best random orbital sanders for a variety of jobs.
Build It | Walnut Serving Tray
Inspired by an antique milk crate, TOH general contractor Tom Silva and TOH host Kevin O’Connor use box joints to assemble this simple but smart-looking project.
How to Build a Self-Watering Planter
Create a raised garden bed that you won’t have to babysit. With this simple DIY, you’ll use naturally rot-resistant cedar, fitted with some clever planter inserts, to make a low-maintenance container that automatically distributes water on its own.