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Woodworking Renovation

From insightful plans to how to guides, learn about all things woodworking renovation.

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How to Cut a Pass-Through in a Load Bearing Wall

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a couple frame an opening between their kitchen and living room in a load-bearing wall.
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How to Remove a Load-Bearing Wall

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to safely cut open up a wall.
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The Art of Graining

For his next trick: master refinisher John Dee transforms MDF into wood.
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MDF: The Rest of the Tree

How wood scraps become a smooth, sound building material for the 21st century