Wooden dowels too often seem like one of those things that stacks up around the house or workshop -- you buy some for a project, you use what you need, and then you have leftovers that have no ...

Wooden dowels can be expensive. But not anymore, with this simple trick from woodworker Jack Houweling. Best of all, no special jigs are required. All you need are sandpaper, a drill, a bench vise and ...

Got a cool letter or invitation to send that could use some pizazz? Design blog Ragehaus has a great how-to for creating your own wooden wax seal, to give your snail mail letters an even more ...

This year, choose a nontraditional Christmas tree like this simple dowel Christmas tree. It's made from wood and offers a unique minimalist way to display your treasured ornaments. A dowel tree is one ...

Along with keeping your stuff free of buildup, this easy-to-make DIY duster comes together without the need for a sewing machine. Just reach for your handy hot glue gun, a bit of fleece, and a wooden ...

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