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 ...

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.

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Students got a chance to experience what it's like to be a carpenter at an open house. The "Day at the Shop" program is a training program being held at the recently expanded North ...

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 ...

Sometimes, it pays to eavesdrop on the next table over at lunch. That’s how Brian Preston learned about the homeless people living in the woods around his suburban Georgia community. Today, some of ...