Make a cabinet on stand with sliding doors
Functionality and solid construction, not ornamentation, are the highlights of this cabinet.
Carl Duguay
Carl is a Victoria-based furniture maker and the senior editor at Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement.
Articles by Carl Duguay
Build a desk with curved legs
This simple design will work well in any home office.
Make a dovetail guide
A guide to help you easily cut perfectly angled dovetail pins and tails more quickly and accurately with less effort.
Minimalist workbench
This small, robust workbench is ideal for hand work in a confined workspace.
Build a bench-on-bench
This versatile, handy workbench addition will bring your hand work up close for increased accuracy and comfort.
Top 10 tools and tips for spring yard work
Spring is almost here. Prepare for the warmer weather now, so you can get outside and make the most of it.
Zero clearance inserts
A zero clearance insert is easy to make and goes a long way in reducing tearout.
Multi-function worktable: build the ultimate work surface
Every workshop needs somewhere to machine joinery, sand workpieces and assemble the project. This workbench will do all of that and more.
Top 10 books for beginner woodworkers
While there are lot of resources to help you become a better woodworker – courses, blogs, videos, wood shows, and the like – books are still a great reference tool.
Top 10 make your home winter-ready
Now is the time to make your home ready for the cold season. Attend to one of these tips each week and by early December you’ll have the upper hand over ornery Mr. Winter.
Make a set of cam clamps
Easy and inexpensive to make, these quickly adjusting clamps with non-marring jaws are ideal for a wide range of light duty clamping jobs.
Top 10 considerations when hiring a contractor
It’s rewarding to do a job yourself, but some projects may require special skills that you don’t have. Other projects might be too large for you to undertake on your own. In situations like this you’ll want to a hire a renovation contractor that you trust and can get along with.
Top 10 easy gift projects
These simple projects will be worth their weight in gold as the holidays approach.
Birdhouse Dimensions
Looking to build a birdhouse? Here are the basic dimensions you can use to build custom homes for some commonly beautiful birds.
Top 10 DIY makeover ideas
Renovating or remodeling makes both practical and economic sense. It’s a great way to enhance the look of your home, and also increase its resale value.
Pint-sized workbench
Build this super-sturdy, efficient workbench for your small shop and you’ll never regret it. It’s big on functionality, but small on space.
Build a moxon vise
This little bench top-helper will lend a hand at a moment’s notice.
Build a custom wood fence
Fencing can have a dramatic impact on the curb appeal of your home, and can also provide a safer area for young children or pets to play in.
