Woodworking Projects

How to Build a 48-Drawer Tool Chest

This tool chest is a straightforward, easy build and the material used is a matter of individual choice. Woodworker Serge Duclos explains how he made it. Read more…

Build a Stylish and Functional Patio Serving Cart

This stylish and functional serving cart, meant for outdoor use, is a great project for DIYers with intermediate-level woodworking and tool skills. Read more…

How To Build a Children's Art Station

This deluxe art station is sure to inspire creativity and provide hours of fun for young, up-and-coming artists. Woodworker Barry Maruk explains how to build it. Read more…

How to Make a Versatile Cedar Planter Box

This planter box is perfect on a patio, or you could make two to flank a front entrance. Woodworker Barry Maruk explains how to do it. Read more…

How to Build a Contemporary Cedar Garden Bench

Looking to update your outdoor space? Why not try your hand at this sleek, easy-to-build garden bench? Read more…

How to Build a Folding Lumber Rack

Here’s how to build a sturdy rack that keeps lumber properly stored and easy to access. Read more…

Turning New Handles from Old Tools

I’ve often heard it said that beautiful tools inspire beautiful work. Fine tools, new or old, are a beautiful sight to behold. They invite the hand to hold them and inspire the eye to use them to create more beauty. Read more…

Decked Out in the Garden: Plan Your Deck

A great deck adds value to any home and can be enjoyed for years to come. Read more …

How to Build a Five-Paddle Hanger

For some canoeing enthusiasts, the paddle is a work of craftsmanship to be handled gingerly. The fine blade cannot be left on the damp earth, and the equally fine shaft cannot lean against a wall. In fact, hanging is not too good for such an instrument; it’s ideal. Learn how to build a rack for hanging your favorite paddles with care. Read more…

Woodworking with Youngsters

Elementary school teacher and woodworker Jason Proulx explains how to make a beginner project that will appeal to the child in all of us. Read more...

How to Build a Raised Garden Bed

This functional and attractive raised-garden box features a trellis that not only allows plants to climb, but also provides privacy. And you don’t need an extensive power-tool collection to build it. Read more…

How to Build a Rustic Coat Rack

This rustic coat rack is easy and quick to make. It makes a nice addition to a cottage, workshop or potting shed. Read more …

How to Build a Bat House

Do you want to lend a hand to help the declining bat population and in return benefit from having these mosquito consumers in your yard? Build a bat house for them to live in. Gardener N. Glenn Perrett explains how. Read more ….

Getting Started on a Chip Carving Project

Chip carving is an ideal technique for the person who wants to learn a bit about woodworking, but has always been discouraged at the prospect of buying a garage full of expensive and intimidating power tools. Read more…

Make Your Own Marking Knife

After woodworker Charles Mak bought a scalpel and a box of blades to use as a marking knife, he needed to find a way to put those spare blades to use. Here's what he did. Read more…

Train Table

Woodworker Darnell Hagen’s first go at making a children’s play table was a quickie attempt that didn’t turn out exactly as he had hoped. His second try resulted in this more stylized version, which is a real winner. Here’s how he did it. Read more…

Economical Wooden Workbench

Woodworker Serge Duclos explains how to build a durable wooden workbench for about $50. Read more…

Carving Fishing Lures

Can’t wait for the summer fishing season? Making your own lures might help pass the time. Fisherman and woodworker Peter Reisiger explains how. Read more…

Shop-Made Versatile Router Table Sled

Woodworker Serge Duclos explains how to build a router table sled that can be used for milling standard and angled cross dadoes, sliding dovetails, stub tenons and more. Read more…

Build Your Own Canoe Paddle

A paddle is enjoyable to use when it is the right size and has the right fit for your handgrip. When making your own, not only can you get both of these requirements, you also achieve a sense of great satisfaction. Learn more...