Workbenches

The real office for your DIYer. Make the perfect workbench to support all your tools and home projects.

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How to Build a Painting Bench

This terrific DIY bench is also a great platform for many other home improvement projects.

Keter Folding Work Table Review: Tested by a Professional Woodworker

Looking for an extra set of hands for your next DIY project? The Keter Folding Work Table might be just...


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How to Build a DIY Workbench with Storage

With plywood, MDF and these simple plans, you can build an inexpensive yet sturdy workbench that's perfect for your basement...



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How to Build a DIY Infrared Sauna

Get all the benefits of a sauna without the expensive health club membership.

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How to Build a Workbench On a Budget

A tough, stable workbench that only takes an afternoon to build


How to Make Safer, Better Cuts on a Miter Saw

Our expert, Jerome Worm, has been using a miter saw every day for 30 years. He explains how to get...

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Simple Workbench Plans

With this workbench plan even a beginner can build a workbench strong enough...


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How to Increase Storage Space In Your Bathroom

Turn unused bathroom space into a hidden yet functional cabinet. 


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14 Super-Simple Workbenches You Can Build

Every home workshop (even if it's just a sliver of your garage) needs a quality workbench. One of these 14...


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29 Simple Ways to Make Your Workbench Work Harder

These ingenious workbench upgrades will make a huge difference in your workshop efficiency. And they’re easy to DIY!

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Saturday Morning Workshop: Folding Mobile Workbench

Build this handy mobile workbench that folds up to only 7 in. You only need two hours, some 2x4s, 3/4-in....


Rolling Tool Box Cart Plans (DIY)

Save your back with this handy shop cart


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How To Build a Workbench for Small Spaces

This simple garage workbench folds out to make a spacious benchtop and folds...


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10 Great Workbench Upgrades

We looked at all of our clever workbench upgrades and narrowed it down to these 10 winners. Each one helps...


How to Build a Compact Folding Workbench with Storage

Fit a huge work area into a small space with this folding workbench.

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Convertible Miter Saw Station Plans

A huge work surface when you need it, compact storage when you don't


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Modular Workbench

Five foldout features make this bench a perfect project for even small shop spaces.


How to Build a Space-Saving Flip-Top Workbench

A space-saving workshop on wheels!


The Benefits of Adding a Key-Holed Ruler to Your Workbench

Mount a removable metal ruler on the front edge of your workbench!


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Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build a Fold Down Workbench

Every good workshop (even if it's just a sliver of your garage) needs a quality workbench with ample storage. Begin...


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Reader Project: Mobile Flip-Top Workbench

Family Handyman reader Christopher Rings sent us photos and drawings of his incredible workbench. We just might need to build...


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10 Real-Life Wood Workbench Plans and Inspiration Photos

Fan Spotlight: These readers shared photos of their completed garage workbenches, many of which were built using our plans! Scroll...


How To Build Classic DIY Workbench for Kids

A simple and strong workbench for the smaller-sized DIYer in the family.


Rosin Paper Workbench Cover

Build this handy paper holder at one end of your workbench

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How to Build a DIY Wood Workbench: Super Simple $50 Bench

Got two hours to kill? Do we have a workbench for you!