It was during my years working at This Old House magazine that I learned to use a miter saw: a giant machine that was noisy, messy (the dust!), and so very satisfying to learn how to navigate. But ...

There's no hiding from the fact that renovating is expensive and costs can quickly spiral out of control. If you're at the beginning of your project, you probably want to DIY as much of it as possible ...

While there's a bit of wiggle room, proper DIY demands precise measurements. While nature (and your local lumber yard) provides all the raw materials you could need if you're creating something new ...