Woodworking

Wooden signs are like bumper stickers for your home. On them, you can express beliefs, make jokes or mention the importance of your family all with the rustic feel of crafted wood. They can be...

Country themed furniture has a rustic and used feel that is charming and not at all tacky. A regular table can be transformed to appear country-like and rustic. Many individuals use a country wood...

Balsa is known as a cheap, light and fairly strong material, considering its weight and size. It's used to build model airplanes, towers and bridges. It's also often used in weight-bearing...

Balsa wood is a unique material, as it's light and cheap but also fairly strong for its weight and size. It's used in a number of crafting projects, model-building and competitions for making...

A popular spin on the traditional mortise-and-tenon joint is what's called a mortise and "floating tenon." In other words, the tenon isn't cut from the end of a board, it's premade and inserted in...

Poster frames are necessary for more artwork than just posters. Poster frames can also be used for puzzles and other odd-sized items. The problem is that it can often be difficult to find just the...

Help Ted E. Bear escape from being underfoot. Don't just keep on picking him up and sticking him somewhere. Build him an attractive park bench to sit on with materials available at your local...

Looking for a fun and challenging project to help pass these drab winter months? If you are a woodworking hobbyist, give yourself a real challenge and build an elegant Japanese pagoda birdhouse....

Ladder bookshelves are useful decorating pieces because of their simplicity and functionality. Their uncomplicated structure creates an easy, do-it-yourself project that saves both time and money....

If you are a woodworking hobbyist who likes to test your skills, give yourself a real challenge and build a fancy "gingerbread" birdhouse. The whole family can enjoy this project because you will...

North America is home to three species of bluebirds--the Eastern bluebird, Western bluebird and mountain bluebird. The well-known American robin is part of the same family of birds, the thrush...

Lap looms are a great introduction to the art of weaving. They come in various shapes including square, rectangular and hexagonal. They are easy to set up and to weave with, great for kids who...

The easiest way to make your own kitchen cabinets is to adopt the European, or frameless, method. These cabinets consist of a five-sided box to which the door or drawers are attached by means of...

Creating a block of wood is the beginning point for many woodworking crafts. Laminating wood to create a larger piece allows flexibility in the types of wood chosen. Oftentimes, a larger piece of...

Barn wood frames' appeal lies in the texture and character of the aged wood. They surround your photograph or painting with rustic shades of gray and brown that only natural aging can produce....

Building a wooden birdhouse is a simple wood craft, commonly performed in beginner level wood shop courses. Making your own birdhouse is a fun craft, and in addition, it comes with the added...

To make a cake stand out of wood, without using any complicated wood tools, you have to have ingenuity and a touch of design savvy. Most commercial cake stands are round for layer cakes that you...

If you are doing a great deal of building in your home, odds are you will need a work bench to do it on. Without a work bench, doing any sort of home improvement project can be difficult. If you...

If commercial cabinets look too industrial and shelf units seem too big for your room, consider adding needed storage by building your own wooden boxes. Paint or stain the boxes to add to the...

If you're searching for a storage piece that doesn't look out of place in your home, building a custom wooden box is a practical and cost-effective solution. Store your items in the box, and...

If you're looking for a project to do with your children on a rainy day or you are hosting the local Cub Scout den, there are a lot of wood projects you can do with the kids that will not only...

Cedar chests are great for storing clothing and other items because cedar resists decay and keeps insects away. The only issue with cedar is that, because it is wood, it can be easily damaged. ...

Your backyard can be a place of relaxation and serenity. A good way to achieve this is to set aside areas for a bench where you can sit and enjoy the quietness or a friend's company. An outdoor...

Shoes are one of those clothing items that never seem to organize properly. Often oddly shaped, shoe mates also are frequently separated and accumulate in piles on the closet floor. To cut down on...

Inviting guests into your home is a hospitable way to share camaraderie. One way to get multiple beverages or food items to your entertaining area is to place them on a tray. Building your own...

The best way to dry certain articles of clothing is to hang them up. If you do not have enough room for a clothesline, you may want to consider using a small drying rack to save your clothes from...

Many of us have become interested in the old ways of making crafts. The ancients used skins of animals to cover floors then progressed to making rugs on looms. Loom rugs look professional, and the...

Intarsia wood crafts are wooden artworks that contain decorative inlaid pieces of wood. This form of artwork dates back to 13th-century Italy, and at that time, was usually created in ivory on...

Having a backyard pool is fun and convenient, but you probably don't want swimmers bringing their wet clothes into the house. Instead, give your swimmers a private place to change their clothes:...

Wooden crafts can be made in a variety of ways using several types of wood materials. Many wooden crafts can be made with scrap pieces of wood that are easily found at your home or as off-cuts at...

Having places to store items in your house can become a necessity if you don't have a lot of room. A nice item to have for storage is a trunk. A trunk can not only give you a place to hold...

If you have someone you love pass away, you may be wondering how you can honor that person's life. A great way to pay homage to your lost friend is to offer to build his casket. Since caskets...

A doll trunk is essential in a home or waiting room where children play. This trunk will help keep rooms organized and clear of dolls. Just a little woodworking can produce a fully functional...

Cocobolo is a beautiful hardwood that is prized for its color and pattern variation. Cocobolo has been over-harvested, and now only small amounts of Cocobolo reach the market.

Puzzles are a common hobby by people of all ages. Children especially enjoy using puzzles. The thin cardboard boxes that puzzles come in are just not sturdy. The corners come apart and the puzzles...

A typical grandfather clocks stands more than 6-1/2 feet tall. A long, wooden case contains a pendulum to regulate the time. The slow movement of visible weights operates a series of internal...

Many wood crafters eventually decide to turn their hobby and passion into a business. But there is a difference between having a business and growing it into a lucrative venture. When selling...

Framing wall mirrors can turn an ordinary mirror into an object of admiration. There are a lot of options available because framing material is made in so many different ways and with so many...

Woodworking is a craft that has evolved over time, resulting in several different ways to perform every essential technique. Add to that the myriad range of tasks that go into creating even a...

Little kids enjoy spending time with their parents working on projects. Children feel like they are almost grown up when they can do woodworking projects alongside Mom or Dad. Before you begin...

A backless bench is a great addition to your household, indoors or outdoors; or it can make a welcomed gift. The wooden backless bench featured in this article seats two adults or up to three...

My step-father and I tooled together a wooden box for my son's birthday. We used leftover materials laying around the yard; particle board for the base, and processed oak flooring for the sides....

Perpetual calendars are calendars that have pieces that can be moved around to change the date. This allows you to use the same pieces for each month and since there is no year attached to it, it...

Marquetry is a type of decorative woodworking. A design is created using pieces of wood veneer--also natural shell, bone and metal--cut and fit together much like a mosaic made from tile. The...

Many people think of bats as scary and dangerous creatures. The truth is that bats are very beneficial to our environment. Bats can consume large numbers of insects in a short period of time....

Marquetry is the art of covering a wooden object with designs, or images, in wood veneer. Woods commonly used in marquetry include rosewood, satinwood, ebony and other exotic species. Different...

A wishing well adds a whimsical touch to a yard and can be a fun homemade project. A standard pre-made wooden wishing well costs a minimum of about $80, but building one at home yourself can be...

Woodworking projects often start with wood purchased at a lumber yard or hobby shop, but some of the most creative wood projects can be done using tree wood, whether directly on a tree or gathered...

Making a wooden toy for a child is a fairly simple project. The cost will be low and you can probably find most of the needed supplies around your house. The advantage to making a child's wooden...

Miniature house models can be used for little girls' dollhouses or to demonstrate plumbing and electrical systems in a full-scale house. A miniature model house can be made of numerous materials,...