Looking for ways to work smarter in your woodshop? Family Handyman Editor in Chief Ken Collier has seen tips come and go over the decades. Here are 19 ti

Whether you want to learn carpentry to work on your home, or you’re interested in pursuing a new hobby, learning which types of wood joints are needed for your project is crucial to your success. Not every type of wood joint is equal in terms of strength or application, which means that learning a variety […]

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If you want to make awesome wood projects that last, you'll need to learn these basic, beginner woodworking joinery techniques. Getting started is easy...

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Woodworking is a blast, but it can be intimidating for beginners. Luckily, our readers and editors love passing along their go-to tips.

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