Workshop Videos

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

This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert takes pride in having a clean truck ready to tackle any project at any job site.

General contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor the features and techniques required to stay safe when using a table saw.

General contractor Tom Silva helps a pair of woodworking siblings build a DIY birdhouse in their new workshop.

In this DIY Smarts, general contractor Tom Silva helps a young woodworker set up her first workshop.

General contractor Tom Silva teams up with an aspiring woodworker to build a workbench specifically designed for kids.

Ask This Old House carpenter, Nathan Gilbert, shows the office he renovated during the quarantine and works on the finishing touch—a display case to store the U.S. flag that was presented to him at his grandfather’s funeral.

Having the right hand tools readily accessible for a project can improve your efficiency and the end result. Here’s a look at five not-so-common hand tools to have on hand.

Tom Silva demonstrates how to hang a pegboard in a garage or workshop and organize tools with it.

A CNC machine is typically really big—and really expensive. Smart home tech expert Ross Trethewey introduces a new portable PC-controlled manufacturing machine that can easily travel from jobsite to workshop, providing the same level of customization and accuracy as its much larger predecessor.

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva gives a general overview of a table saw and the best techniques to use it safely and effectively

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva discusses the proper disposal techniques for oily rags to prevent spontaneous combustion.

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares a viewer tip for an inexpensive solution to storing work gloves.

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva teaches a homeowner how to repair some structural problems in his home.

Maker Jimmy DiResta and Kevin O’Connor built this side table on an episode of Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva heads to Chicago to transform a garage into a woodworking shop.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a hobbyist woodworker turn her small garage into an efficient workspace—with tips anyone can use.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner patch a large hole in painted baseboard molding

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to quickly divide any length in half—without using math.

In this how-to video, learn the safe, effective techniques for cutting glass with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor