The challenge of hiding hardware when attaching two pieces of wood can be daunting if you’re new to carpentry. If you’re not practiced in making dovetail joints and you don’t own a dado blade—or even ...

Which pocket-hole jig is right for your project? From luxury to beginner options, this DIYer tested them all—here are the ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The Takeaway: In our tests, the Kreg 520 Pro pocket screw jig proved to be a fast and ...

Q DEAR TIM: Someone told me I could use a pocket-hole jig to join two pieces of wood together instead of using dowels, biscuits or dovetail joints. What is a pocket hole? Is it an acceptable way to ...

Pocket hole jigs are very handy for building furniture, but they can also be used to enhance a DIY lamp. The wood lamp shown above is a great beginner DIY project. Start with a cedar or redwood board ...

Pocket holes are a form of wood joinery that secures screws through the edge or face grain of wood as opposed to the end grain, resulting in a much stronger joint. Building large boxes and furniture ...

If it's a question of history, Kreg Tools is unmistakably American. It all started with one enterprising woodworker, Craig, and his wife, Kathy, in Iowa, after he came up with a jig to help create ...

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.