Carpentry is a useful skill for homeowners who want to perform basic repairs and maintenance tasks—and for many, it’s a relaxing hobby. Whether you’ve tackled dozens of projects over the years or want ...

If you’re planning on renovating your home in any way, you’re definitely going to need a carpenter on hand to assist you. Carpentry is an age-old and essential craft required for any major (and often, ...

Factory wood-cutting robots may be capable of fast and intricate carpentry tasks, but they're expensive – plus they put actual carpenters out of work. A new augmented reality system splits the ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a senior reporter who has covered AI, robotics, and more for eight years at The Verge. Researchers from MIT ...

Most carpentry jobs start with using a tape measure. Unless you're constructing a new building using professional plans, you must know the required material sizes before heading to the lumber yard.

Wood is one of the most versatile materials used in construction nowadays and can be used for many different purposes, from beginning to end of the building process. Working with wood in a building ...

Carpenters use both power and hand tools to build buildings, cabinets, doors and other objects made of wood. You must have the necessary knowledge and skills to start a successful carpentry business.

MR. TARN has for a good many years enjoyed a high reputation amongst the profession of architects as a writer upon the practical principles of building regarded mathematically. Tredgold's treatise on ...

Well-planned lighting makes all the difference in an interior design project, impacting various aspects. It goes beyond mere aesthetics to play a crucial role in creating atmospheres capable of ...

Following the advice of Zen masters, Jon Stollenmeyer endured months of rejection before finally getting his foot in the sliding door. By Brian Lam Reporting from Honolulu This article is part of our ...

Carpenters perform customized work in homes and offices, making bookshelves, furniture, flooring and various built-in additions. Often they’ll have carpentry shops of their own at home, if local ...

The roaring noise of circular saws was deafening in the workshop. Equipped with professional hearing protection and a great capacity for concentration, 18 apprentice carpenters were carefully working ...