Woodworking

General contractor and experienced woodturner Tom Silva loves carving and shaping wood into objects. But, when he told host Kevin O’Connor that he was planning to turn a square bowl, Kevin couldn’t believe it. With the right materials and a steady hand, it’s possible, and Tom shows Kevin how it’s done.

Host Kevin O’Connor and general contractor Tom Silva are about to dive into the future of woodworking. With a handheld CNC router in hand, the two work together to find a design, upload it to the router, and cut out two unbelievably accurate legs for a toddler’s step stool. Here’s how it’s done.

Outdoor end tables are great for taking on the boat, to the patio, or anywhere else one might enjoy a cold drink and a bowl of chips. When general contractor Tom Silva wanted to replicate an outdoor end table made from teak, host Kevin O’Connor wanted to be part of the process. Here’s how to build it.

In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to make an undetectable repair in rotted wood.

Tom Silva and landscape contractor Jenn Nawada talk about bats and how beneficial they are. Then, the team builds a bat house.

Concrete furniture blends industrial chic with modern design for some truly eye-catching pieces. Read how to construct a concrete end table in our step-by-step guide.

Picture-frame TVs can be expensive. Learn how to build your own DIY decorative TV frame for a fraction of the cost.

Host Kevin O’Connor learns how to build a custom rustic side table using Sarah Nadarajah’s favorite techniques.

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.

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.

Turning a segmented bowl takes time and patience, but the effort can pay off. Learn how to get this project done with our video and guide.

General contractor Tom Silva tells us about one of his favorite pastimes: woodturning on a lathe.

A shaker dining bench can add style and extra seating to your dining room. Read how to construct your own in our step-by-step guide.

Gas meters can be eyesores on your property, but there's an easy way to stylishly sheath them. Read about how to build, customize, and maintain a utility cover in our guide.

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

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.

Watch as general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner by hand-carving a new rope baluster for their ornate Queen Anne home’s staircase.

General contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor how to build a DIY cornhole board to meet regulation standards.

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.

This Old House DIY expert and House One editor, Jenn Largesse, shows how to build a potting station made from naturally weather-resistant wood.

Kevin O’Connor meets Char Miller-King in her workshop to see how she simplifies building a Shaker-style table for a home.

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.