Wooden Letters to Santa Mailbox

Red DIY Letters to Santa mailbox sitting next to a Christmas vignette.

Nothing says Christmas like writing a letter to Santa and placing it in a large red mailbox. But you do not need to go to the mall to mail off your letters to Santa… Instead, build your very own Letters to Santa mailbox! It makes the perfect DIY Christmas decor that will wow everyone. I … Read more

Easy Wood Wall Hooks DIY

Purse and hat hanging on metallic wood hooks on a white wall.

With just a few tools you can make these amazing wood hooks for every room in your home. Sometimes projects just need to be really, really easy… like these DIY wall hooks! Chunky wood hooks can be added to any wall, any where. And you only need a simple saw to cut a dowel and … Read more

DIY Pie Carrier and Display Box

Wood pie carrier with room for 2 pies, dowel handle, and acrylic front on a counter with 2 pies in it.

Transport your pies in style with this beautiful pie carrier. You can never have too many pies. But when you have to transport them, they become a pain. Unless you have your own DIY pie carrier! This fun afternoon project not only makes carrying pies easier, it also displays them beautifully. The acrylic front and … Read more

Wooden Vegetable and Potato Bins

Six compartment wooden vegetable storage bin that fits on the end of a kitchen cabinet.

Whether you are growing your own food, buying from the farmers market, or buying bulk, storing all your produce can get tricky. During the harvest, the countertop can get cluttered in bowls of fruits and vegetables or fridge bins can overflow. Instead, you need a solution to store it all and keep your kitchen clean. … Read more

Easy DIY Tapered Leg Jig

Tapered leg held up in front of a table saw with a DIY tapered leg jig sitting on it.

Elevate your next build with a beautiful tapered leg. Creating a tapered leg might seem complicated, but it is actually very simple with a DIY tapered leg jig. And you don’t have to spend a lot of money buying a jig, you can make one from scraps of wood and a couple clamps. I used … Read more

Easy DIY Storage Shelves

Closet door open showing DIY storage shelves in an L around the walls.

No one ever says “I have too much storage space.” In fact, one of the most requested things is adding more storage to your home. If you have a closet or garage, making the storage space more useful is important. And you can do that with these easy DIY storage shelves. They will increase your … Read more

Modern DIY Headboard with Headboard Cushion

Modern wood headboard hanging on the wall with headboard pillows.

Turn your bedroom into the ultimate lounging space with a new headboard. This DIY headboard is easy to make but has all the style needed to create the ultimate bedroom oasis. The wall-mounted headboard has a slight angle on the back to make lounging in bed more comfortable. Plus there is a bar on the … Read more

How to Attach Drawer Fronts

DIY tall nightstand with 2 drawers with inset drawer fronts next to a bed.

Take the headache out of lining up and installing drawer fronts on your next woodworking project. One of the most frustrating parts of any build can be attaching your drawer fronts. You want to make sure they are perfectly lined up so the reveal all around is the same. But then how do you secure … Read more

Charming Plant Stool from Scrap Wood

Triangle plant stand with a hexagon top made from wood scraps.

If you hate throwing away small cut offs of wood, you are going to love this project! This fun plants stand uses up those small scraps to make them into something amazing. Every cut of wood needed to build this plant stool is less that 12″. So you can probably make it from pieces you … Read more

Easy DIY Platform Bed Frame Build

DIY platform bed frame with mattress in a brightly lit bedroom.

Say goodbye to boring metal bed frames that need box springs! A platform bed frame is so much better. This DIY wood bed frame is easy to build. I partnered with Kreg Tools to make this bed frame come together quickly using the Kreg 520Pro pocket hole jig. It is the perfect mobile jig for … Read more

Simple Scrap Wood Curtain Rod Brackets

Room full of plants and white sheer curtains hung with DIY scrap wood curtain rod brackets.

Why are curtains so expensive? Then once you buy them, you still have to spend a small fortune on curtain rods and curtain rod brackets to hand them. But I will let you in on a secret… You can make your own DIY wood curtain rod brackets from small scraps of wood. Then use inexpensive … Read more

Easy DIY Bookends from Wood Scraps

Art deco brass painted bookends made from scrap wood holding craft books on a desk.

Organize your bookshelf with some fun new DIY bookends. Bookends make your bookcase look so fancy. They make it easy to stage areas with books, trinkets, photos and more. But what do you do if you don’t have any? You make your own DIY bookends from scraps of wood! Simple Wooden Bookends These simple to … Read more