
Fix Common Garage Door Opener Problems
By Justin White When you face a non-working garage door, you may fear an expensive repair bill. The good

By Justin White When you face a non-working garage door, you may fear an expensive repair bill. The good

Don’t Flush your Money Away By Clint C. Thomas, Esq. Photography by Zoe Thomas

Learn the basics from professionals with years of experience. By Matt Weber A dock is essentially a deck built on piles in the water, and

By Larry Walton Our first task for this loft project was to put in a new open rail,

Upgrading a stripped-down utility trailer to move mulch and tow your tools. By Mark Clement

Give man’s best friend a way to make a grand entrance. By Rob Robillard

Wall Trim Tips from a Professional Carpenter By Robert Robillard

This rustic-style bed is a new piece of furniture I made from some very old materials. By Matt Weber My grandmother owns a house built

Here’s an easy-to-make accessory shelf for a wall-mount television. By Matt Weber If you have a free afternoon, a couple of shelf brackets and some

It’s soon to be deck-building season. Here are some new product highlights to help outfit your outdoor retreat. By Matt Weber Equinox XP Louvered Roof

Preparation, coordination and communication are your keys to success. By Rob Robillard

Discover small problems before they get big. The purpose of a home inspection is to examine the inside and outside of a home, including the

This holiday season, give a gift that keeps on giving—one that can be used on many home projects yet to come. Stuff your stockings with

Shake it Up By Matt Weber Weather protection starts at the top, and a roof is not only a home’s first line of defense but

How to make Floating Shelves with a Table Saw By Matt Weber

Keeping water where you want it. By Rob Robillard


By Clint C. Thomas, Esq. Photography by Zoe Thomas Window glass breaks. It breaks for a variety of reasons. Broken windows

New windows offer some big advantages for homeowners. Replacement units offer smooth operation, tasteful decorative options, more energy efficiency and less routine maintenance. The problem

Anyone can paint, but not everyone can paint well. Avoid these common mistakes on your next painting project. 1. Tone it down. If you’re considering

Who doesn’t love a new way to break stuff? By Matt Weber

By Larry Walton Making Machines Ready for the Long, Cold Winter Those who attended the Olympic games in London may remember it differently, but we

By Tim Walton We’ve all heard that impressive, at least to motorheads, roar of a loud diesel exhaust.

By Matt Weber How to Build a Sectional Entertainment Center with Pocket-hole Joinery.

By Clint C. Thomas, Esq., Photography by Shellye Thomas Organization and time management save the day.

By Clint Thomas Equip a Work Belt with the Most Often Used Tools and Gadgets.

By Mark Clement EHT shows how to hang cabinets plumb, level and square in rooms that aren’t.

By Larry Walton I’m sure you realize that your truck is one of the best tools you own. Not only does it get you to

By Matt Weber There are hundreds of ways to make a headboard. Here’s one—a custom creation combining style

By Mark Clement Tips and tricks for working with plaster walls—from pulling it down to patching it up.

By Matt Weber It’s a drill press. Check out some modern features and DIY jigs.

By Matt Weber, Photos By Hal Jones Creative thinking combined with innovate building products give rise to a beautiful basement bathroom. Hal Jones was adding

By Brent Gwatney Few things in life beat having a cold one on your deck while chicken wings and pork chops

Oscillating Multitools Take the Market by Storm

How to build a perfect place to store blanketsโand more.

New Innovations in Pliers and Wrenches

Hidden treasures in overlooked places can provide the right wood at the right price for your next project.

Lofts can be very cool design features that add interest to interiors and take advantage of otherwise wasted space.

By Matt Weber Quick Tips for Wall-to-Wall Carpet

Are you planning a new addition to your home or business and realize that you need a more convenient way to access the new area—but

Upgrade to energy-efficient vinyl windows Not every window replacement job goes smoothly. That’s what contractor Steve Roth discovered when hired to replace dated aluminum

The Great Frame-Up: Retrofit mirror frames make bathroom remodeling easier.

Knife-Making 101: A Step-by-step Guide with Advice from an Expert

A step-by-step guide to repairing a concrete walkway.

Build a paver path to accent your yard and add value to your home.



Gardening and woodworking have a lot in common. Both are enjoyable, relaxing hobbies that can add value to your home and can also be

A Guide to Pressure Washers and Accessories for the Toughest Cleaning Tasks

Attention to Detail: Add both form and function to the outdoor living space.

A little light concrete work makes an easy summer project.

With the right tools and techniques, you can create custom trim and molding.

Trim techniques for the DIY’erโfrom planning and prepping to scarfing and coping.

Pole-style construction provides an economical method of building a drive-thru shed, even if the shed is built on a sloping lot.

Sealing and waterproofing your home is a smart way to protect your investment.

A wide variety of materials can be used to construct a retaining wall, from brick and mortar to landscape timbers.

Build it strong with tried and true methods to join wood.

A step-by-step look at building a brick paver patio. Winner of the 2007 Golden Hammer Award in the Internet category from the National Association of Home & Workshop Writers.

Summertime means hot temperatures and even hotter houses. Many homes, particularly those with western exposures and little shade, absorb the sun’s heat during the

Pack it Down: Compaction plays a key role in ensuring quality landscape projects.

Install a floating subfloor to insulate your basement.

Forget string and batter boards. Use the deck’s bandboardsโand a cantilever beamโfor fast layout and framing.



Here’s a step-by-step look at how to install your own bamboo floor.

To the driving enthusiast, there’s simply nothing better than rowing through the gears on a standard transmission. Whether it’s a heel-and-toe downshift into a

From furniture and cabinets to interior trim, refinishing can breathe new life into old wood.

Proper installation of wood siding can protect the building envelope from moisture intrusion.

Pergolas have been around for centuries, adding structure and beauty to outdoor living areas.

Create a new look and cut down on noise with an acoustic ceiling.

What’s the most versatile tool in your shop? An air compressor and mating air tools can do an amazing amount of work around your

Unless your taste leans entirely toward modern chrome, a lot of your furniture is wood. If you’re like most of us, it’s a mix of

A beautiful wood deck can contribute directly to your home’s value and to your family’s quality of life, and whether the deck is 200 square feet or 2,000 square feet, many people are passionately proud of their decks.
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