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    Major blunders of kitchen remodeling
    Major blunders of kitchen remodeling

    Have you thought of Kitchen cabinets online remodeling with your own ideas?

    by RickHardcastle | April 30, 2012
    Easy Arts and Crafts Finish
    Easy Arts and Crafts Finish

    By combining water-based dyes with oil-based stains, you can mimic the rich, warm look of antique Arts & Crafts furniture, without dangerous fuming techniques.

    by StartWoodworking | April 25, 2012
    Simple Trick for Filling Holes in Hardwood
    Simple Trick for Filling Holes in Hardwood

    by epirnik | April 12, 2012

    Kitchen Renovation - How to Ensure a Successful Makeover

    Among all the rooms in your house, kitchen renovation is something that can cost you a lot of money for sure.

    by StephenThomas | February 20, 2012
    How to Install Butt Hinges
    How to Install Butt Hinges

    Installing Butt Hinges

    by StartWoodworking | January 11, 2012
    Simple 3-Part Furniture Finish
    Simple 3-Part Furniture Finish

    Learn how to apply an easy three-part finish to your furniture projects.

    by epirnik | November 2, 2011
    How to Hide Flat-Sawn Wood Grain
    How to Hide Flat-Sawn Wood Grain

    About a week ago I began construction of a Shaker-style writing desk in pine. For anyone just starting out in woodworking, I can't recommend pine and poplar enough.

    by epirnik | October 12, 2011
    Screws and Plugs for Rock-Solid Joinery
    Screws and Plugs for Rock-Solid Joinery

    Using screws to reinforce dado joints in bookcase shelves is a great way to ensure your furniture lasts a liftime, but how do you hide those ugly screw heads?

    by epirnik | September 27, 2011
    How to Mill Lumber
    How to Mill Lumber

    Milling lumber can often seem overwhelming to novice woodworkers but truth-be-told, it's not as hard as it may seem. In this video, woodworker Bob Van Dyke walks you through every

    by Bob_VanDyke | August 11, 2011
    The Vasa: Salvaging the World's Largest Woodworking Blunder
    The Vasa: Salvaging the World's Largest Woodworking Blunder

    If you visit the most popular tourist attraction in Sweden, you won’t find yourself in the midst of an amusement park, strolling through a 20 acre shopping mall or standing atop an 80 stor

    by spikeradio | July 19, 2011
    The Mysterious Case of the Exploding Shellac Can
    The Mysterious Case of the Exploding Shellac Can

    Two reasons you should always check the date of manufacture when purchasing shellac.

    by epirnik | June 27, 2011
    How to Refinish Furniture with an Antique Look
    How to Refinish Furniture with an Antique Look

    When it comes to refinishing furniture, DIYers can quickly get lost amid the dozens-upon-dozens of finishing options.

    by epirnik | April 14, 2011
    Assembling a Face Frame with Pocket Screws
    Assembling a Face Frame with Pocket Screws

    A quick and easy strategy for building face frames.

    by Robert_Settich | January 25, 2011
    Video: How to Use the Jointer Safely
    Video: How to Use the Jointer Safely

    Proper technique and push sticks will help you use this essential milling tool safely.

    by AsaC | January 3, 2011
    Hinges
    Hinges

    By Robert J. Settich

    This article originally appeared in Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Choosing & Installing Hardware (2003.)

    by StartWoodworking | December 9, 2010
    Mixing and Applying Wax
    Mixing and Applying Wax

    Great product for decorating or protecting a wood surface

    by Peter_Gedrys | November 23, 2010
    Cutting Parts to Size
    Cutting Parts to Size

    How to turn rough lumber into straight, flat, square furniture parts

    by Stuart_Lipp | November 23, 2010
    How to Use a Card Scraper
    How to Use a Card Scraper

    Card scrapers offer a surface that even smoother than sandpaper

    by Bob_VanDyke | November 16, 2010
    Surface Prep 101
    Surface Prep 101

    Sand, scrape or plane? There are many ways to prep a surface for a finish

    by AsaC | November 16, 2010
    Tips for Fixing Mistakes
    Tips for Fixing Mistakes

    Easy repairs for common woodworking errors

    by AsaC | November 16, 2010
    Basics on Installing Hardware
    Basics on Installing Hardware

    The basics of installing hinges and pulls

    by AsaC | November 16, 2010
    Rudiments of Tabletop Glue-Up
    Rudiments of Tabletop Glue-Up

    Tips for panel glue-ups

    by AsaC | November 16, 2010
    No Mess Glue-ups
    No Mess Glue-ups

    Keep the glue in your joints and away from your surfaces to finish

    by Jeff_Jewitt | November 11, 2010
    A Time and a Place for Every Finishing Method
    A Time and a Place for Every Finishing Method

    Should you use a wipe-on, brush-on, or spray finish?

    by Mark_Schofield | November 11, 2010
    Basics of Frame-and-Panel Construction
    Basics of Frame-and-Panel Construction

    This construction method is a popular method for making doors, cabinetry, and a variety of furniture and architectural components.

    by AsaC | November 10, 2010
    Our Favorite Finishes
    Our Favorite Finishes

    Selecting a finish can be a daunting task. Here are a few of the more common furniture finishes out there, with information on the benefits and downsides of each.

    by StartWoodworking | November 9, 2010
    Making a Cutlist
    Making a Cutlist

    An accurate list helps you get just the right amount of lumber

    by Philip_Lowe | November 3, 2010