If the new year is for new beginnings, mine started at the bottom. I spent part of New Year’s Day in the basement, as I often do, straightening up my workbench and the space around it. At year’s end, ...

Fasten the frame rails (A) to the frame stiles (B) with glue and screws. Attach the fixed supports (C) to the interior face of the stiles. Rip the 1×3 to 2-in. wide on the table saw and crosscut to ...

Kids are curious about building and using tools. You can help foster their creativity by constructing a workbench that is sized for them but just as capable as any full-size workstation. Workbenches ...