House and Components

Years ago, my son asked for help on an arithmetic story problem: “A 16-ft. long board is sawn into four...

Build your dream shed with easy access, storage galore and a private porch for lounging. Here's how to do it:

Transform scrap pieces of PVC pipe into storage sites for dowels and fasteners, courtesy of “tipfull” reader Al Miller. 

Build this mobile tool chest and take all your tools to the job in just one trip!

Super-simple solutions for common household headaches.

Convert an existing two-way switch to a three-way switch and run new wire to the second switch location.

Here’s an outfeed roller that you can adjust in seconds to support boards coming off stationary power tools of every...

Not sure which spray foam to choose from? These have been reviewed as the top spray foams that will give...

If you’ve ever cut an octagonal piece for a project, you probably “snuck up on it.” You drew the shape,...

If your miter saw isn’t cutting square, the problem is easy to fix. Unplug the saw, loosen the fence bolts,...

Subway tiles are a great way to give a bathroom a brand new look. Here's our step-by-step guide to...

We finally got the hang of preserving partially used caulk tubes from resourceful reader Stephen Hoke.

Here’s a method that’ll give you great results and keep the lid aligned perfectly as you cut each side.

Bending sheet metal and flashing into crisp angles is easy with this two-board bending tool. To build one, you need...

This jig holds your belt sander upside down for sanding of handheld project parts. Each sander has a different shape,...

Clean the dust, hair, lint, cat toys and trinkets out from under your refrigerator.

This simple miter saw table has some great advantages and takes less than an hour to make.

We’ve used this great tip in our shop for years because you can cut plywood as accurately with a circular...

Saw tight corners with less binding by lightly rounding over the back edges of the blade.

When you’re shortening a bolt or threaded rod with a hacksaw, you always mangle the threads at the sawn end,...

Half the cost of a fiber cement board siding job is labor, so you can save thousands of dollars by...

Store just about every hand tool you need on a strip of vinyl-coated 1/2-in. wire mesh hardware cloth. Make a...

Learn how to fix your gapping doors!

Here’s a classic jig for cutting angled parts on your table saw. Build it from two 30-in. long x 2-1/2...

Every good workshop (even if it's just a sliver of your garage) needs a quality workbench with ample storage. Begin...

Learn how to make this sleek, modern floating shelf with a secret hiding place for your valuables.

Chair rail molding isn't just about aesthetics. Learn its historical protective purpose and how it's become a key design element,...

Move over planters and flower beds. This year, everyone wants a living flower wall! Display your favorite flowers and plants...

Laying tile isn't the most challenging DIY project, but it can be easy to make mistakes. To avoid any mishaps...