When it comes to outdoor furniture, your process isn't as important as the type of wood - and cedar is not the best. Here are ...

From fences and planters to decks and furniture, here's how to choose the best wood for your next outdoor project. Large outdoor woodworking projects, from fences to picnic tables, can present a ...

Whether it’s pressure-treated, cedar, cypress, redwood or even a high-end exotic hardwood, the right care and maintenance will protect exterior wood and keep it in good shape for years. Staining and ...

At first glance, wood pallets don't look very special, but their DIY potential is actually pretty endless. These otherwise utilitarian platforms lend themselves beautifully to countless decorating ...

This selection of fun, clever plans for do-it-yourself projects is taken from the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Archive. In this guide, you’ll discover everything from outdoor furniture to solar appliances, with ...

Award-winning interior designer Kristy Kay joins TODAY to share simple tips for giving your outdoor living space an upgrade on a budget. She recommends using clear wood sealer on outdoor furniture, ...

The life of a woodworker is one filled with imprecise mistakes. Whether you're taking your first steps in the shop or are a steady hand at the table saw (such as a jobsite saw or a substitute for the ...

Q: There's a big oak tree in my yard that I'm going to have removed. I want to turn its trunk into lumber for a woodworking project. What do I do with the logs after the tree is cut down?—Noah H., ...

A chisel is one of the most utilitarian and oldest hand tools for woodworking. And a good wood chisel, in particular, has sharp beveled cutting edges, holds those edges well, sharpens easily, and ...

Nails, screws, and other fasteners all have their place in the woodshop, but nothing holds pieces together quite so seamlessly as glue. Not only is wood glue cheap and easy to work with, but when ...