Workshops
How to Repair a Damaged Carrying Beam
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva teaches a homeowner how to repair some structural problems in his home.
How to Make a Sliced Twig Table
Maker Jimmy DiResta and Kevin O’Connor built this side table on an episode of Ask This Old House
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.
Norm Abram's Tricks of the Trade V
A collection of the latest and greatest tips from the TOH master carpenter
How to Build a Space-Saving Workshop
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a hobbyist woodworker turn her small garage into an efficient workspace—with tips anyone can use.
Designing a Craft Room for $397
This budget redo by Rachel Beach of Craving Some Creativity uses Craigslist cabinets, recycled countertops, and a wall of DIY storage to turn a spare room into a well-organized workspace.
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
How to Quickly Divide Any Length in Half—Without Math
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to quickly divide any length in half—without using math.
How to Label a Metal Toolbox with Chalkboard Paint
This DIY toolbox label project is for Father’s Day—or any other day you want to help the handy person in your life get organized.
American Artisans Whose Work Will Floor You
Check out hand-hewn flooring that brings home details to new heights
How to Create a Modern Farmhouse Potting Room
Simple lines, hardworking surfaces, and natural textures combine in a functional space with a warm, earthy style. Here's how you can adopt the look it at your house.
How to Build Wooden Stilts
Walk a little taller after assembling these fun playtime accessories.
Workshop Safety for Kids
12 tips for making sure your pint-sized DIYer is protected
How to Cut Glass
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
Building a Car-Nut's Garage
Fixing up the garage may be last on the family priority list, but it's often first in the heart of those who love the smell of gasoline and the roar of a Chevy small-block V-8.
How to Use and Make a Chalk Line
No matter the distance from start to finish, these tips will help you draw the line.
Simple Peg-Board Shelf
Think you can't hang glue bottles, spray cans, and other small items on your Peg-Board? Think again.