DO IT YOURSELF

Great projects and building plans for anyone who can swing a hammer.


Follow the sawhorse plans from our 1985 article (with a few variations), and you can build sturdy, inexpensive sawhorses.
This pliable piping installs quickly and economically.

Building a solid, smooth-swinging gate isn’t complicated. But if you understand the basics, your gates will last even longer without sagging. Take a quick quiz to help you learn a few tricks for building a great gate.

You can paint versatile, long-lasting canvas rugs to decorate any room of your home.


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Woodworking Basics
Use these three powerful techniques to bring your wood projects together.

Great Websites for DIY Projects
Whether you’re looking for plans for a shed or trying to figure out why your water heater isn’t working, you can find useful, reliable information online. We asked experts to weigh in on their favorite websites for do-it-yourselfers.

Easier Plumbing with PEX 
This pliable piping installs quickly and economically.

How to Choose the Right Saw for the Job
You can make better, safer cuts if you know the intended uses for each kind of saw.

Circular Saw Safety Tips
This useful tool can be used safely if you know what to do (and what to avoid).

Toys to Build for the Young and the Young at Heart
Wooden toys last forever and if you make one, the child in your life is sure to love it. There is a toy here for children of any age and for every level of toy builder.

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