Kitchen & Bath Woodworking Projects

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A kitchen in the process of cabinet installation.
How to Build and Install Cabinets

Building cabinets is essentially constructing a lot of boxes and attaching them together.

A modern looking kitchen with oak cabinets and a stainless steel fridge.
Upgrade Your Kitchen With Cabinet Crown Molding

DIY crown molding on kitchen cabinets? Sound too difficult? Not with our help!

Maple Cutting Board

If it's strong enough for baseball bats, then it will hold up to your chopping needs.

A single knife and three garlic gloves on a used cutting board.
How to Build a Cutting Board

Build and finish your own custom cutting board.

A kitchen with wood countertops.
How to Build Wood Countertops

Get a unique and less expensive countertop by making the surface out of hardwood.

up-close grain of raw, unpainted chipboard
How to Paint Chipboard

Chipboard is hard to paint correctly — that is, unless you have the right guide.

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How to Build Your Own China Cabinet

Learning how to build your own china cabinet is a great project for the intermediate-level carpenter.

modern half-wall breakfast bar overlooking kitchen
Constructing The Perfect Half-Wall Breakfast Bar

A half-wall breakfast bar is for more than eating breakfast. Follow these steps to build your own.

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How to Repair a Tambour Cabinet Door

Tambour cabinet doors are made using an antique woodworking technique.

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How to Make a Wooden Mantel Clock

To make a beautiful heirloom wooden mantle clock, you will need patience and the appropriate tools.

Kitchen with white laminate countertops and green cabinets
Building a Custom Laminate Countertop

Use your DIY skills to create a new look over the weekend.

bathroom shelf with a white towel on it
How to Build a Bathroom Shelf with Towel Bar

Complete your bathroom shelf with a towel bar.

wooden towel rack with white rolled up towels
How to Build a Bathroom Towel Rack

Keep those towels dry, fluffy, and close to hand!

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How to Fit a Corner Kitchen Cabinet

Fitting a corner kitchen cabinet yourself can be a daunting task. If you do complete the task yourself, it can save you a lot of money. Corner cabinets are usually the first to get installed before the other complementary cabinets are secured in their rightful place. Determining the right kind of corner

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How to Make Wooden Napkin Rings

Using a lathe and chisels, wooden napkin rings are a great way to show your creativity. Every ring can be a unique work of art. Making each ring different either by design or by using different woods, would make a lasting gift for anyone on your list. Napkin rings are an economical way to use up scrap

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How to Make a Wooden Napkin Holder

Every kitchen needs a napkin holder, and better if it's the wooden napkin holder. A perfect housewarming gift, or craft-fair item, the napkin holder can be personalized in numerous ways. From painting creatively, adding names, or using a unique combination of rare woods will make each project a work

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How to Make a Wooden Wastebasket

A wooden wastebasket is a cheap and durable wastebasket suitable for any room in your house. Wastebaskets tend to be placed in living rooms and bedrooms allowing people in those rooms to dispose of rubbish without having to go out to the main trash bin outside. They are commonly made out of wood and

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How to Make a Wooden Wine Glass Rack

A wine glass rack is a more interesting way to store your wine glasses. Hanging your wine glasses upside down will not just prevent dust gathering inside the glass but will create a talking point, as well. Tools and Materials Needed: Circular saw Safety glasses Pencil Ruler Power drill Sandpaper Wood

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How to Make a Wooden Serving Tray

A wooden serving tray is great way of carrying food and drink in many different circumstances. From treating your partner to breakfast in bed or taking your Grandmother her evening meal, the wooden tray has a range of uses. Another bonus is that it is simple to build from scratch. Tools and Materials

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How to Make a Wooden Cookbook Stand

Cookbook stand are small stands that are built to hold a recipe book while you are cooking. These stands keep your recipe within hand’s reach and easy to refer to. If you are a person who loves collecting recipes and trying them at home, this project is for you. Making a cookbook stand is simple and

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How to Build a Wooden Step Stool

A wooden step stool is one of the most useful small pieces of furniture that you can keep around the house. Step stools are small, easy to store and they can be used for many purposes. The most common uses include reaching items that out of reach because they are high and accessing roof and attic spaces.

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How to Build a Wooden Bread Box

A wooden bread box has been an essential kitchen accessory for centuries. Even now, you can find it in many kitchens. They are used to keep your bread fresh for days. Even though they are available in home ware stores, you can make one easily and at a fraction of the cost. Tools and Materials Needed:

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Why does my bifold door keep going off track?

Your bifold door rides on a bottom guide track that is designed to keep the door moving smoothly. But if your bifold door is not moving on its track smoothly, then there are some things you can check. Make sure the bottom guide track is installed securely to the floor and that it is not bent. You should

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What is a cill, and do I need one on my bifold door?

The bifold door sill is often used to raise the bifold door assembly in door openings that are higher than a normal opening. The sill can also be used to secure bifold doors that are separating a room from the outside. If you are putting in a bifold door that will be exposed to the outdoors, then a sill

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What kind of header is needed for a bifold door?

A bifold door rides along the bottom guide tracks and in the door header. The design of your door header depends on the manufacturer of your door. When you are shopping for bifold doors, make sure you investigate all of the different bifold kits to determine which header you prefer. The header needs

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Will a bifold door increase property value?

A bifold door is used as a decorative way to separate two rooms in a home, or as a way to create a unique door for a closet or storage area. Bifold doors add a unique decor feature to your home and, to some potential home buyers, the novelty of the bifold doors can add value to the purchase price of

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Can I have a low bifold door threshold?

A bifold door can be used as a decorative way to separate two rooms in a home, or as a closet or storage area door. You can use your bifold door in a low threshold area provided you create a threshold that is sunk into the floor enough to accommodate the opening between the rooms you are dividing. Low

man building a wooden chair
How to Make a Chair

Make a chair to accent your space—or just because you can!

chunks of beeswax on a wood safe finished cutting board with flowers and a fern
Food Safe Wood Finishing

Keep your kitchen healthy and safe with natural oils.

Fancy Kitchen
Creating Wood Countertop Edges

Countertop edges, new or old, will often need a piece of trim to dress up the counter or to hide cracks, unwanted marks, or gouges on the countertop edges.