Q: I was installing some cabinets and trying to screw the two frames together. I didn’t have much luck, as the first time I attempted this I twisted the screw head right off of the screw. Luckily, I ...

Q. When we nail near the end of a piece, or nail or screw in the side edge, we often see a small split created by the fastener. Why is this and what can we do? With MDF, the fastener in an edge seems ...

Q: I was installing some cabinets and trying to screw the two frames together. I didn't have much luck, as the first time I attempted this I twisted the screw head right off of the screw. Luckily, I ...

If you've had to follow any DIY video or guide that involves drilling into materials, chances are you've been instructed to drill a small hole in the material before inserting in your screws. While ...

A splitting block is more than just for convenience sake – it is also a safer way to split wood and is better on sensitive backs. The Woodland Homestead (Storey Publishing, 2015) by Brett McLeod is ...

Measure an equal distance from each end of the deck, allowing for an overhang (if desired), and snap a chalk line as a guide for the first row of decking. Align the first row with the chalk line and ...