Woodworking Videos
These This Old House videos showcase all of our woodworking projects, how-tos, and designs.
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Build It | Outdoor End Table
Outdoor end tables are great for taking on the boat, to the patio, or anywhere else one might enjoy a cold drink and a bowl of chips. When general contractor Tom Silva wanted to replicate an outdoor end table made from teak, host Kevin O’Connor wanted to be part of the process. Here’s how to build it.
How To Patch Wood
In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to make an undetectable repair in rotted wood.
How to Build a Bat House in Easy to Follow Steps
Tom Silva and landscape contractor Jenn Nawada talk about bats and how beneficial they are. Then, the team builds a bat house.
Tom Silva: A Lathe Guy
General contractor Tom Silva tells us about one of his favorite pastimes: woodturning on a lathe.
How To Build a Hexagon Herb Planter
In this article, we show you how to tackle a hexagon planter DIY project. Find the steps, materials, tips, and more inside.
How to Build a Mobile Kitchen Island
This Old House DIY expert and House One editor Jenn Largesse shows how to build a rolling kitchen cart with a butcher-block top.
How to Clear a Fallen Tree with a Portable Sawmill
Did a tree recently fall in your backyard or front lawn? Here's how you can use a portable sawmill to turn the wood into something useful.
Build It | Bar Top
Looking to add some flair to your home decor? Learn how to build a custom wood bar top from start to finish with our step-by-step guide.
Build It | Cornhole
General contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor how to build a DIY cornhole board to meet regulation standards.
How to Build a Bathtub Tray in 12 Simple to Follow Steps
Ready to take bath time to the next level? Learn how to build a bathtub tray complete with a cup holder for maximum relaxation.
How to Build a Little Free Library
Host Kevin O’Connor and general contractor Tom Silva visit a local school. The pair enlist the help of Tom’s daughter, Kate, to build a Little Free Library.
How To Build a Demilune Table in 12 Simple to Follow Steps
General contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor walk us through the process of building a demilune table in 12 simple steps.
How To Install Crown Molding Around Corners
General contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor a tip for installing crown molding around awkward wall angles.
How To Draw an Ellipse With String
This simple technique uses little more than a piece of string and some nails to create accurate and decorative ellipses in your designs.
Build Your Own Baseball Bat Display Case
General contractor Tom Silva shows us how to turn a basic home-built box into a baseball bat display case worthy of any commemorative or championship bat.
How To Build a Milk Stool
This Old House expert Tom Silva shows us how to turn reclaimed lumber into a charming, multipurpose milk stool.
Build It | How to Build a Beehive
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor craft a bee-friendly backyard feature from basic building materials.
How To Build a Box Joint Jig
General contractor Tom Silva builds a basic serving tray to illustrate the box joint—a craftsman's method for joining corners.
How To Build a Wall Planter
DIY expert Jenn Largesse demonstrates how to make a wall-hung planter using vinyl plank flooring and a piece of plywood.
Everything That You Need to Know About Wood Joints
Contractor Tom Silva teaches host Kevin O’Connor about different wood joints, including their strengths and applications.
How To Identify and Repair Rotting Wood
Read our step-by-step instructions on identifying and repairing rotting wood and learn how to keep your home’s wood components in top shape.
How To Make Wooden Christmas Ornaments
Craft wooden Christmas ornaments using a lathe and scrap wood.
How to Build a Workbench
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva teams up with an aspiring woodworker to build a DIY wooden workbench
Build It | Birdhouse
General contractor Tom Silva helps a pair of woodworking siblings build a DIY birdhouse in their new workshop.
How to Build a Firewood Storage Bench
House One editor and DIY expert Jenn Largesse shares how to build a sturdy cedar seat that keeps firewood close.
How To Use a Drill | Tool Lab
Does your next DIY project require a drill and some pilot holes? Here's everything you need to know about how to use a drill.
How To Build a Backyard Ice Rink
Learn all you need to know about building a backyard ice skating rink from This Old House experts Jenn Nawada and Nathan Gilbert.
Build It | 3D Cube Cutting Board
Using hardwoods of strikingly different colors, This Old House contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor team up to create a cutting board with an eye-catching 3D effect. See how to make one yourself with the instructions below.
How To Build a Flag Display Case
Building a flag display case is a rewarding woodworking project. This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert explains the process in our guide.
How To Make a French Rolling Pin on a Lathe
Create a French rolling pin for the baker in your life by following our guide to crafting a unique rolling pin with a decorative inlay.
Build It | Cooler Bench
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor build an outdoor bench that doubles as a cooler using cedar and copper.
How To Make a Folding Laptop Table
Watch as DIY expert and House One editor Jenn Largesse shows you how to build a custom laptop table that easily stores away when not in use.
How To Build a Modern Slatted Bench
Read our DIY guide to craft a custom slatted bench to add stylish and functional decor to your living area or yard.