Carpentry

Trimming is detailed work that requires patience, skill and just a little bit of a perfectionism. Here are some great...

A little can go a long way when it comes to home improvements. For just $250 you can make some...

A little can go a long way when it comes to home improvements. For just $100 you can make some...

With the cost of construction materials on the rise, homebuilders look to Washington for a solution to the biggest problem...

Learn how to build your own custom nightstand using minimal tools and moderate woodworking skills.

How would you like to be able to frame a perfectly straight wall each and every time? It's possible with...

Here's how to decide which hammer will work best for you and your construction needs.

Not all hammer heads are created equal. But which one is the best?

From luxury mountainside cabins with a view to simple handcrafted log homes, there are cabins for just about every style...

There’s an art to removing trim. Learn how to salvage the trim you want, while keeping the collateral damage to...

Here's a quick little rundown on what to know about coping trim for inside corners.

Learn the secrets of successful PVC trim installation.

Simple fixes to household headaches that take 10 minutes or less — these home repairs are quick and easy.

Don't be stuck with a lousy workspace. These 10 DIY projects will make your work-from-home experience MUCH easier.

To celebrate Family Handyman's 70th anniversary, we're sharing some projects from past issues, all the way back to our first...

Ever wonder what practices, principles, tools and materials pro carpenters can't live without? Discover nine of them so you can...

Family Handyman has always taken great pride in teaching readers to DIY through step-by-step projects. To celebrate our 70th anniversary, here's...

Get a pro-quality look with a DIY budget

In celebration of Family Handyman's 70th anniversary, we're flipping through the pages of some decades-old magazines and sharing a few...

Family Handyman has always taken great pride in teaching readers to DIY through step-by-step projects. To celebrate our 70th anniversary, here's...

In celebration of Family Handyman's 70th Anniversary, we're taking a scroll through the archives and sharing some of the hints,...

We talked to a pro to learn the most common mistakes made by carpentry beginners to help you bend the...

Considering a side gig as a carpenter? Make sure you have these essential carpentry tools.

Build a solid, durable folding table in a day.

Looking to take your remodeling business to the next level? NARI certification might be the next step.

All the trim basics from start to finish, plus a clever way to get those miters tight

Five great sawhorses for your DIY workshop

Innovations that improved home improvement.

Organized, easy-access storage — and lots of it!