Woodworking is full of heated debates, thanks to the range of options available for your project. When it comes to the choice of materials, tools, and joinery, there's a pool of variety to pick from.

Pro tip: You can often tell how long a piece of furniture will last based on how it’s put together. See any traditional Japanese joinery techniques? There’s a good chance that piece will outlast you.

While it’s typically a straightforward (yet sometimes frustrating) process to construct a piece of Ikea furniture, perhaps the one area where the Scandinavian company tends to lag is its products’ ...