You can become your own carpenter with our woodworking ideas and carpentry skills. Browse through our tips and advice on tools and learn carpentry basics for all your home improvement projects.
how to use a circular saw
How to Use a Circular Saw
hand plane being used on carpentry project
How to Use a Hand Plane
miter saw
How to Use a Miter Saw
belt sander on wood
5 Types of Sanders for Wood and When to Use Them
Assortment of saws in workroom
10 Types of Saws and How to Choose the Right One for Your Project
various sandpaper showing grit on wood floor
How to Choose the Right Sandpaper Grit for Your Project
wood clamp with hand measuring lumber
10 Types of Clamps Every DIYer Should Know
random orbital sander
How to Use a Random Orbital Sander
close up belt sander
How to Use a Belt Sander
close up of a wood filler
How to Use Wood Filler for Projects and Repairs
person using wood carpentry router in woodshop
How to Use a Router
2x4 lumber at hardware store
How to Make the Most of Lower 2x4 Lumber Prices in Your Projects
tape measure or measuring tape and pencil on wood boards
How to Read a Tape Measure Quickly and Accurately
Deep blue DIY built in bookshelf in a room with a marble fireplace and gold mirror
How to Install DIY Built-In Bookshelves
carpenter using nail gun on wooden plank against white wall at home
How to Use a Nail Gun
modern curved blue living room tree sofa fireplace glass coffee table
15 Types of Trim to Consider for Your Home Renovation
removing stripped screw
How to Remove Stripped Screws to Salvage Your Home Improvement Project
DIY trim, trim, DIY
How to Make a Scarf Joint
placing white trim against wall
How to Install Shoe Molding for the Perfect Finishing Touch
white room with dark wood beams rounded doorway
Essential Wall Types and Measurements to Know Before Renovating
Close up of a person using a jigsaw cutting a piece of wood
How to Use a Jigsaw
outdoor seating painted striped deck privacy screen basket lights
How to Select the Best Lumber for Your Deck
divider wall between bathroom and bedroom
How to Frame a Wall the Simple Way
wooden mailbox structure set up along curbside
How to Build a Custom DIY Mailbox
create pilot holes in shelf with drill
How to Use a Drill
How to Use a Palm Sander
How to Use a Palm Sander