Commercial versions get a bit expensive, though, so a shop-built scissor lift table made of wood might be a nice project for the budget-minded to tackle.

Woodworking may seem like an expert-level hobby, but the reality is that you need only three tools to get started. You'll be a DIY wood master in no time.

Some people see a stack of scrap wood and think “fire pit.” Others see a coffee table, a hidden drawer, and a conversation starter. This post is for the latter. These DIY woodworking projects ...

The Woodwright’s Guide: Working Wood with Wedge and Edge traces wood from tree to finished furniture — all using hand tools. More than 25 years ago, Roy Underhill adopted the word ...

Cutting boards are one of the most popular DIY woodworking projects for beginners. They make great gifts and can be customized in a whole host of ways. These DIY cutting board tutorials feature ...

Tools 101 Instead of buying a bunch of tools, Yocono suggests newbies rent time in a fully stocked wood shop. She rents out studio time to those who have completed her basic woodworking course.