Table saws are the heart of the workshop. Here’s how to choose. Benchtop Portable and cheap. Good for jobsites or tiny shops. Less power, smaller...

As someone who resisted buying a drum sander for years because of the price, I learned everything there is to know about them after finally...

As someone who rewired my entire shop lighting two years ago, I learned everything there is to know about LED shop lights. Today, I will...

French cleats are the best storage system I’ve found. Simple to build, infinitely adjustable. The Concept Two pieces of wood with 45-degree bevels. Wall piece...

As someone who spent three years with a contractor table saw before upgrading, I learned everything there is to know about what this class of...

Wood Drill Bits — A No-Nonsense Guide As someone who’s drilled thousands of holes in every species from balsa to white oak, I learned everything...

Miter Saws: What You Actually Need to Know As someone who’s used miter saws on everything from basement trim to deck framing, I learned everything...

Exploring the Mid-Century Table The mid-century table is not just furniture. It’s a historical artifact that offers insight into the design aesthetics of the mid-20th...

Shop Heaters — What Actually Works As someone who’s heated an uninsulated detached garage shop through several New England winters, I learned everything there is...

As someone who installed a French cleat system on one wall of my shop about three years ago, I learned everything there is to know...