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January 2001
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How To Build An Office Desk This has plenty of storage space and plenty of surface area, too.   |
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October 2004
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Plane Truth A simple method for building three basic hand planes. |
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June 1998
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Top Gun A well-crafted cherry cabinet for long arms and pistols... |
Popular Mechanics
August 2008
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How to Build a Folding Table: Simple DIY Woodworking Project Save space with this drop-leaf table. |
Popular Mechanics
May 1999
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Building a Bookcase |
Popular Mechanics
November 2006
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Movable Feast A kitchen island design that combines harvest table charm with uptown style -- and the plans to make it. |
Popular Mechanics
January 2006
Neal Barrett |
Arts & Crafts Dresser Building a classic example of early 20th century American craftsmanship. |
Popular Mechanics
July 2006
Neal Barrett |
Adirondack Attitude An elegant, fan-shaped back and a comfortable, contoured seat combine to make a chair that's a standout on any lawn. And we have a table to match. How to build the classiest lawn furniture around. |
Popular Mechanics
August 2009 |
How to Build a Wooden Bench: DIY Woodworking Project This simple wooden bench features a hinged top above a surprisingly spacious storage compartment. |
Popular Mechanics
January 2010
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How to Turn Easy-to-Make DIY Boxes Into Flexible Furniture It's possible to build a fun and versatile contemporary furniture system that consists almost entirely of stackable plywood cubes. |
Popular Mechanics
February 6, 2009
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18 Uses for an old Favorite, the Utility Knife: DIY Guy Don't cut that tool short. It has more utility than you might think. |
Popular Mechanics
July 2008 |
How to Build a Bookcase: Step-by-Step Woodworking Plans With moderate skills and some patience, it wouldn't be hard to make this project fit any space. |
Popular Mechanics
February 2007
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How to Build a Trestle Table: Simple DIY Woodworking Project Step-by step plans to make a medieval serving table that comes apart when the feast is over, with 3D animation and master-level blueprints |
Popular Mechanics
November 2008 |
How to Build a Wooden Storage Bench: Step-by-Step Plans With 3D Build your own customized version of a bench, inspired by a picture in a popular catalog. |
Popular Mechanics
July 2001
Neal Barrett |
Super Shed Indoor shelter for your outdoor tools... |
Popular Mechanics
June 2007 |
How to Build a Garden Arbor: Simple DIY Woodworking Project We built this arch-top lattice with a few hundred dollars worth of cedar, deck screws and nails. |
Popular Mechanics
August 2007
Neal Barrett |
How to Build a Workbench: Simple DIY Woodworking Project The most important tool in any shop doesn't have a motor, a battery or a cutting edge, and it has remained largely unchanged for centuries. |
Popular Mechanics
January 2009 |
How to Build a Tough Toolbox: Step-by-Step Plans With 3D Today' toolboxes look more like boxes -- or "tool purses" -- just don't have that same lunch-pail appeal as a rigid, stiff-sided rectangle. |
Popular Mechanics
November 2009 |
How to Install a Plastic Laminate Backsplash Plastic laminate makes a great backsplash, but there are a few things to keep in mind. |
Popular Mechanics
February 2006
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Fast Fixes 14 shortcut repairs to keep your house in shape, and 9 tips to avoid needing repairs in the first place. |
Popular Mechanics
August 2006
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The Perfect Pergola An easy-to-build cedar structure that adds focus to any backyard space. |
Popular Mechanics
July 2001
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Installing A Tub Surround Sooner or later, every bathroom needs a tuneup -- and the tub's shower enclosure is often the best place to start... |
This Old House
February 2, 2000
Joseph Truini |
A Classic Upgrade Wake up your walls with raised-panel wainscoting. |
Popular Mechanics
December 2008 |
20 Minute Solutions: Quick Home Fixes, Upgrades and Instant Organizers Jazz up your kitchen... Quiet doors and hinges... Freshen your bath... etc. |
Popular Mechanics
November 14, 2008
Joseph Truini |
10 Circular Saw Secrets: DIY GUY Circular saws aren't just woodcutting tools. When fitted with the proper blade, the saw can also saw through various types of metal and masonry. |
This Old House
Joseph Truini |
Classy Cover-Up Make an old tub surround look new with solid surfacing. You can purchase a prepackaged kit (about $600) and install it yourself. |
Popular Mechanics
August 2008
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How to Build Your Own Speakers: Step-by-Step DIY Tech The electronic components inside a loudspeaker are actually quite simple. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2009 |
How to Build a Wooden Window Box for Flowers (With Plans!) A lush window box spilling blooms can boost curb appeal in ways that a new paint job or reseeded lawn don't quite equal. |
Popular Mechanics
February 24, 2009 |
6 Household Tips To Keep Handrails, Counters and Baseboards Together It's amazing how many small structural things can go wrong around your house. Whether it's the front-door lock that won't let you into your own home, or the cracked window that won't keep the cold out. |
This Old House
Mark Feirer |
Emergency Window Board-Up How to install plywood panels to keep flying debris at bay. |
Popular Mechanics
March 2004
Merle Henkenius |
Groundskeeper A spacious storage shed that anyone can build. |
Popular Mechanics
September 18, 2008
Jeff Beneke |
How to Build a Simple Circular Saw Guide for Straighter Cuts Step by step instructions to building circular saw guides that are compact, safe, and easy to store. |
Popular Mechanics
January 29, 2009
Joe Truini |
6 Workshop Router Secrets: DIY Guy If you're new to routing, I'd recommend starting off with a small fixed-base router or trim router, something in the 1-hp to 1-1/2-hp range. |
This Old House
Harry Sawyers |
Building a Fire Pit Building your very own ring of fire isn't any harder than playing with blocks. |
AskMen.com
April 22, 2003
Peter Richmond |
12 Essential Power Tools Here's a little tidbit power tool enthusiasts, like myself, keep to themselves. We hate lending out our tools. So stop asking to borrow them and get some of your own. Here is my list of essential shop tools every man should own. |
This Old House
Sal Vaglica |
All About Engineered Wood Floors It's a dead ringer for solid wood, faster to install, and less prone to moisture damage. Experts help you decide which high-tech, low-fuss boards are best for your application and style. |
Popular Mechanics
October 2008 |
100 Skills Every Man Should Know: The Instructions (With Videos!) From auto repair to outdoor survival skills to cooking, sewing, and using tools -- things men should know. |
This Old House
Norm Abram |
Norm's Notebook: Routers A master carpenter's techniques for routers. |
Popular Mechanics
July 28, 2009 |
Easy Storage Solutions and Choosing the Best Adhesive for the Job Fixes: shaky bookshelves; wardrobe with an ancient smell; peeling cabinetry... Six adhesives and what they're best used for... |
Popular Mechanics
January 1, 2009 |
The Boy Mechanic Makes Toys: A Workbench For The Amateur This portable workbench, suitable for the amateur woodworker, can be made easily by anyone who has a few sharp tools and a little spare time. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2002
Joseph Truini |
Backyard Barn A Colonial-style storage shed that anyone can build. |
Popular Mechanics
July 22, 2009 |
8 Quick Fixes For Your Worn Out Table and Chairs Brilliant ideas that can work on any piece of furniture. |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
Stone Faced Rock veneer adds depth and texture to walls, foundations, and chimneys. |
Popular Mechanics
January 2003 |
Monthly Tips And Hints Plastic Bag Covers Paint Tray... Glue Applicator... Hacksaw Blade Cover... Helping Hands... Long-Distance Level |
Popular Mechanics
May 2003
Bob Freudenberger |
Hushing Interior Squeaks And Rattles These annoyances can be easily fixed, but finding them is a challenge that requires focused concentration. |
Popular Mechanics
October 24, 2008
Joseph Truini |
8 Great Clamps and How to Use Them: DIY Guy C-Clamps... Pipe-Clamp Fixtures... Deep-Throat Bar Clamps... Handscrew Clamps... One-Handed Bar Clamps... Spring Clamps.. Ratchet-Action Band Clamps... Miter Clamps... |
Popular Mechanics
April 2006 |
Glues Clues Our favorite science skeptics share their hard-won knowledge on the wonders -- and unorthodox uses -- of adhesives. |
Home Toys
April 2006
Hal Truax |
The Flat Panel Business is Mounting Flat panel displays are being installed in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and in some instances, garages. Some of these are installed in such a way that the panel can be viewed from multiple locations. To facilitate this, new cantilever or articulating mounts have been introduced. |
