Pro tip: You can often tell how long a piece of furniture will last based on how it’s put together. See any traditional Japanese joinery techniques? There’s a good chance that piece will outlast you.

Woodworking is full of heated debates, thanks to the range of options available for your project. When it comes to the choice of materials, tools, and joinery, there's a pool of variety to pick from.

What’s the best method for getting dowel hole locations on the cabinet fronts to line up with the end panels? Woodworking experts put their know-how to the test, providing solutions to October’s Shop ...

What’s the best method for getting dowel hole locations on the cabinet fronts to line up with the end panels? Woodworking experts put their know-how to the test, providing solutions to October's Shop ...

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While it’s typically a straightforward (yet sometimes frustrating) process to construct a piece of Ikea furniture, perhaps the one area where the Scandinavian company tends to lag is its products’ ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

Us Bristolians love a visit to Ikea, especially when it comes to kitting out our homes, student accommodation and renovated spaces with some quick and easy - and kind to the bank balance - furniture ...