New research shows small additions of nickel and yttrium can dramatically improve the performance of aluminum brazing fillers. This could be a route to stronger joints at lower processing temperatures ...

In this woodworking video, learn how to finish plywood cabinets both inside and out. Discover techniques for sealing plywood, creating prefinished plywood, and edge banding plywood edges. The video ...

If you've ever been driving around a little carelessly and happened to bump into the curb, you know the dreaded feeling of what damage you just caused. Or maybe you're a careful driver and your tire ...

You may need nothing more than a thorough wipe-down, a few touch-ups with stain, and a bit of wax to restore the original luster. To revive an old, battered desk, we had to go through all four steps ...

Wood-filling compounds are a boon to any woodworker, saving their hard work from the everyday dings, dents, cracks, and scratches that can drag down its final appearance. Adding a minor step to ensure ...

The natural, organic look and feel that make wood such a popular material to work with also tend to attract minor imperfections like nail holes, gaps, scratches, and splits. Luckily, a good wood ...

Plastic body filler – sometimes called putty, mud, or by its original brand name Bondo – has been the filler choice since the 1960s. It's commonly used when repairing vehicles after dents have been ...

The list of social media videos on repurposing aluminum foil is almost as endless as a roll of foil itself, especially when you accidentally drop it and it propels halfway across the house.