How to make a rustic, floating mantel in 6 easy steps
Woodworking Projects
Build Your Cabin
How to build your own cabin in the woods
Why We Love Hand Planes
Discover the beauty and versatility of hand planes in woodworking.
How to Build a Pergola
Discover how to build a long-lasting pergola with guidance from expert handyman Steve Maxwell.
One Simple Trick to Make Your Deck Look Great
How to add bull nose profile to your deck, and use a router to create a rounded profile to make it look really nice depending on which router you use. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzWiSh68Vfg
Care & Maintenance For Outdoor Wood
How to stain, paint, oil and seal outdoor decks, porches, chairs, fences, siding and windows
How to Build a Potting Bench
Simple plans for a DIY work bench you can use for all of your home and garden projects
Make a Nesting Box for Eastern Bluebirds
Easy-to-build nesting boxes will attract these beautiful songbirds and support their population growth
How to Build a Traditional Smokehouse
Building a smokehouse to preserve your own food is one of those self-reliance skills that can be fancy or simple
DIY Outdoor Wood Stain With Ecowood Treatment
Watch Steve Maxwell provide a water-soluble long-lasting wood finish to a new picnic table
Whittle Your Own Walking Stick
When you’re done, mark your initials on the stick & expect complements
How to Build a Veranda
5 expert tips to know before planning or building your veranda or porch
The Unplugged Woodshop
Fidgen’s attention to detail and his care for his tools shines through everywhere in the shop