We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are a lot of methods for making a strong joint between two pieces of wood. Dowels or biscuits can strengthen a joint by adding an extra ...

Pocket hole jigs are very handy for building furniture, but they can also be used to enhance a DIY lamp. The wood lamp shown above is a great beginner DIY project. Start with a cedar or redwood board ...

Q. Someone told me I could use a pocket hole jig to join two pieces of wood together instead of using dowels, biscuits or dovetail joints. What is a pocket hole? Is it an acceptable way to connect ...

Pocket holes are a form of wood joinery that secures screws through the edge or face grain of wood as opposed to the end grain, resulting in a much stronger joint. Building large boxes and furniture ...