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 ...

Woodworking can be a versatile, lifelong hobby — and doesn't require a ton of tools. We spoke to 2 professional carpenters for their tips on getting started with woodworking. They also shared the best ...

I set out to use as much of this cherry wood as possible. Bradley Ford But this unfortunate split dictated just how much I had to work with. After careful consideration—and a desire to test some ...

The following excerpt on making warded locks was taken from Making Working Wooden Locks (Linden Publishing, 2000) by Tim Detweiler. This guide to creating fully functional, working locks from multiple ...

Our list of incredible projects built from 2 x 4s isn't the only testament to what can be done with construction-grade lumber. Here we've gone even more minimal: These builds are each made from a ...

My grandmother used to collect the fallen branches and dead limbs of trees from her yard every other day or so. She put them in a collection bin. If we helped, we sometimes earned a little bit of ...