Factory wood-cutting robots may be capable of fast and intricate carpentry tasks, but they're expensive – plus they put actual carpenters out of work. A new augmented reality system splits the ...

Carpentry is a useful skill for homeowners who want to perform basic repairs and maintenance tasks—and for many, it’s a relaxing hobby. Whether you’ve tackled dozens of projects over the years or want ...

If you’re planning on renovating your home in any way, you’re definitely going to need a carpenter on hand to assist you. Carpentry is an age-old and essential craft required for any major (and often, ...

Carpenters use both power and hand tools to build buildings, cabinets, doors and other objects made of wood. You must have the necessary knowledge and skills to start a successful carpentry business.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Having a dedicated place for woodworking projects means you'll need some tools to get started. There are all sorts of ways to begin with ...

Carpenters perform customized work in homes and offices, making bookshelves, furniture, flooring and various built-in additions. Often they’ll have carpentry shops of their own at home, if local ...

Most carpentry jobs start with using a tape measure. Unless you're constructing a new building using professional plans, you must know the required material sizes before heading to the lumber yard.

Wood is one of the most versatile materials used in construction nowadays and can be used for many different purposes, from beginning to end of the building process. Working with wood in a building ...

SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, Pa. — When the Mordent family from Kingsley wanted something to remember their son, Charlie, they knew just who to call; the carpentry students at the Susquehanna County Career ...

Habitat for Humanity carpentry fellow Emma Joyce works on a house in West Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY) Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly ...

The roaring noise of circular saws was deafening in the workshop. Equipped with professional hearing protection and a great capacity for concentration, 18 apprentice carpenters were carefully working ...