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The road to becoming a master carpenter starts with learning these expert skills and techniques.

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    Keter Folding Work Table Review: Tested by a Professional Woodworker

    Looking for an extra set of hands for your next DIY project? The Keter Folding Work Table might be just what you need.

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    How to Make Your Own Silverware Drawer Organizer

    Organize your kitchen utensils with this quick and easy project.


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    How to Build a DIY Workbench with Storage

    With plywood, MDF and these simple plans, you can build an inexpensive yet sturdy workbench that's perfect for your basement...


    Remodel Your Kitchen with a Custom Range Hood Kit That’s Easy to DIY

    If you're looking for a creative focal point in your upcoming kitchen remodel, try building your own range hood with...


    How to Add a Covered Entryway to Your Home

    Take your home's basic facade to the next level. Add a roof over the entryway.

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    How to Build a DIY Radiator Cover

    Give your old-fashioned radiators some style. It's really not that hard, even if you're new to DIY. We'll show you...


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    Family Handyman Approved: DeWalt Job Site Table Saw

    DeWalt has long been associated with great jobsite tools. This saw is no different.

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    Family Handyman Approved: Hart Brushless Reciprocating Saw

    This reciprocating saw from Hart Tools is a powerful, all-in-one cutting tool with a brushless motor that DIYers will love.


    How to Use a Wood Chisel

    Tips for sharpening and using one of the carpenter's basic tools, the wood chisel.


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    Family Handyman Reader Projects: Indoor Spaces

    Family Handyman readers were busy during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in 2020, diving into their to-do lists. Here we take...


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    How to Make and Install a Flushmount Sink and Countertop

    Save on countertops by making them yourself with the luxury option of an undermount sink.

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    How To Find Affordable Lumber

    Most DIYers suffered severe sticker shock at lumber prices during the pandemic. Here are six tips to help you find...


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    20 Common House Framing Terms You Should Know

    Want to learn about house framing, but find the terminology confusing? Read this handy guide to common house framing terms.


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    5 Things You Need to Know Before Building Stairs

    Learn the ins and outs of building stairs before you jump into a project on your own.


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    How to Assemble RTA Cabinets

    Assembling cabinetry is not as difficult as you might think. We'll show you how.


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    Advanced Home Framing Techniques

    Check out these forward-leaning framing techniques we used for building our Getaway.

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    Tips for Saving Money When Framing a House

    Save money up front and through the building process with these tips to frame a new house.


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    5 Lessons We Learned While Building a Deck

    When you build a deck from the ground up, you're going to learn some things. Here are some of the...


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    Benefits of Using RTA Kitchen Cabinets

    Trying to decide what kind of cabinets you should hang in your home? Here's a look at what makes ready-to-assemble...


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    Tips for Saving Money by DIYing Trim

    Save hundreds by making your own DIY trim. Here's how to do it.


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    How to Make Easy DIY Trim

    Make DIY trim and save a bundle over store-bought trim. Here's how.


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    Best Kit Homes for 2022

    Kit homes can be a cost-effective way to build your perfect retreat, but be aware: Some assembly is required.


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    How to Customize Garage Cabinets for More Storage

    Our garages are multitaskers. Vehicle storage, workshop, tool organizer and hangout space for friends and family. For this garage to...

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    8 Bad Measuring Habits You Should Drop

    Consistently making bad cuts and wasting material? A bad measuring habit may be the cause. Learn about mistakes you may...


    Building Material Costs Climb to Record Highs

    The cost of construction materials is up across the board, putting a unique strain on homebuilders across the country.


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    How to DIY Laundry Shelves

    Convert your dreary basement laundry into a functional, organized and finished workspace.