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 ...

Woodcraft is experiencing a revival, from simple DIY home storage projects to the construction of record-breaking timber skyscrapers. Home enthusiasts are embracing creative furniture makeovers and ...

A simple scrap wood project turns leftover materials into something useful, with a few smart design tweaks that make it feel ...

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 ...

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 ...

Everything can be outsourced or ordered online these days. That’s why teaching yourself a skill feels like a mini rebellion.