Chris Gardner

Handymen love duct tape for its power to delay the inevitable—specifically, the trouble and expense that a proper repair job will eventually entail. But while this heavy-duty adhesive is ...

You flipped the switch only to see the light bulb flash with that familiar blue flare? My friend, you've got another burnt-out bulb on your hands. Don't fret: Not everything is lost, just...

Plumbing may be best left in the hands of a pro, but getting creative with pipe fittings is a DIY project that can yield surprising results. Here are ten designs that raise the bar.

Personalize your mugs, label your storage, and throw creativity up on a wall with these clever uses for the DIYer's favorite and most customizable weapon: chalkboard paint.

When you first start tackling home projects, it's no problem to hit the hardware store for one of those sandpaper multipacks. But the more you get into building and repair—or any work inv...

Sanding is the unsung hero of any project with wood. It can take a long time, and the results are subtle: Sanding does not transform your workpiece in the way that cutting it to size does...

The workbench is any DIY project's hub, where supplies are kept and progress gets made.  Sure, you can buy a workbench—but unless you're upgrading to a professional European-style model, ...

A mitered corner is formed by joining two pieces of wood, each cut to a 45° angle. One of the easier joints to cut, a mitered corner does not require a lot of special tools or setup time,...

A miter box is a wonderfully simple, affordable tool that allows any DIYer to make accurate crosscuts in wood. Since these tools are hand-powered, they are quiet, and they are light enoug...

Install wood paneling in any room to inject architectural detail, warmth, and character into your home. Traditionally used on the walls of kitchens and entryways, many homeowners have beg...