Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In addition to properly milling up your lumber, knowing how to ...

Woodworking is full of heated debates, thanks to the range of options available for your project. When it comes to the choice of materials, tools, and joinery, there's a pool of variety to pick from.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are a lot of methods for making a strong joint between two pieces of wood. Dowels or biscuits can strengthen a joint by adding an extra ...

While it’s typically a straightforward (yet sometimes frustrating) process to construct a piece of Ikea furniture, perhaps the one area where the Scandinavian company tends to lag is its products’ ...

You can make an attractive and functional tripod stool with a few dowels, a piece of leather or canvas, and a few hardware fittings—between $15-25 in total materials depending on the quality of the ...

Pro tip: You can often tell how long a piece of furniture will last based on how it’s put together. See any traditional Japanese joinery techniques? There’s a good chance that piece will outlast you.