Workshop How To & DIY

Improve the value of your home by discovering our workshop step-by-step tips & ideas.

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How To Make a Hand-Stitched Leather Tote

Host Kevin O’Connor meets maker Jimmy DiResta at his new workshop to take on a simple leather working project that anyone can tackle.
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How To Sharpen an Axe

Cutting quickly and efficiently with an axe requires a sharp edge. Learn several methods to sharpen your axe with this step-by-step guide.
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How To Build and Maintain a Sturdy Work Glove Holder

A work glove holder can help you to keep your protective gear accounted for. Read our step-by-step guide to learn how to build and maintain a holder.
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How To Repair a Damaged Carrying Beam

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva teaches a homeowner how to repair some structural problems in his home.
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How to Make a Sliced Twig Table

Maker Jimmy DiResta and Kevin O’Connor built this cool metal side table on an episode of Ask This Old House.
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How to Set Up a Garage Workshop

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva heads to Chicago to transform a garage into a woodworking shop.
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Norm Abram's Tricks of the Trade V

A collection of the latest and greatest tips from the TOH master carpenter
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How To Build a Garage Workshop

Watch This Old House's Tom Silva help a hobbyist woodworker turn her small garage into an efficient workspace, with tips anyone can use.
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How to Patch a Hole in Wood Trim

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner patch a large hole in painted baseboard molding
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How To Build a Set of Stilts

Walk a little taller with a set of wooden stilts made from wood and handrails. Learn how to build them with This Old House's Tom Silva.
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Workshop Safety for Kids

If you'd like to teach your child the basics of DIY, start with an old mantra: "Safety first." We'll give you some tips for how to do it.
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How To Cut Glass

In this guide, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates safe and effective techniques for cutting glass.
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Building a Car Nut's Garage: The Ultimate Guide

Check out our ultimate guide to help you transform your garage from storage space into a gearhead's paradise.
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How to Make Perfect Chalk Lines for a Perfect Project

No matter the distance from start to finish, the tips in this article will help you draw the perfect chalk line for your next project.