These three basic woodworking joints — including dowel joints, biscuit joints, and pocket screws — bring beginner wood projects together. If you’ve got a vision for building your own furniture, ...

You don't have to be a pro to make wood projects that stay together, but a solid knowledge of wood joinery basics definitely helps.

Sure, wood’s a pretty tough material all around, but it’s still highly susceptible to temperature and moisture fluctuations ...