Trivets are like fancy hot pads. While you cannot use them to remove hot items from the oven, they are perfect for setting them on. Wood trivets are much prettier to look at then my slightly stained (and much used) pot holders. And they are a simple DIY that you can have some fun with. … Read more
If you have small kids or finger that just don’t work like they use to, holding playing cards can be challenging. So why not make playing games fun again with a simple playing card holder. These easy to make wood stands would make the perfect gift too. They would be perfect paired with a fun … Read more
If you like to bake your own bread, and have kids or a husband, you will understand my frustration. No one can slice the bread straight! But not anymore… now I can alway have perfectly sliced bread with this beautiful wood bread slicer. This compact slicer has 3 different guides on the side for precise … Read more
I am done wrapping presents on the floor! Gone are the days of crawling around with rolls of paper and loosing my scissors. This year I made life a lot easier by building myself a super functional gift wrapping cart instead. This cart has so much storage for wrapping paper rolls, gift bags and boxes, … Read more
I love to entertain! And nothing is better that serving food you made on beautiful serving dishes you also made. Making a round wood tray might seem like a hard project, but with a simple trim router, you can cut perfect circles every time. And you do not need a fancy jig to cut the … Read more
I never realized how much I needed a breadboard until I had one! They are extremely useful for cutting and serving bread and more. I love to make my own bread. I bought into the sourdough crazy of 2020 and am hooked. And now my sourdough tastes even better because it is cut on this … Read more
I am obsessed with my new chunky coffee table! I have seen similar coffee tables online in high-end retailers, but they also had high prices. So I made my own version that is budget friendly, but looks amazing. My favorite part is the visible end grain of the legs on the top of the table. … Read more
Side tables, or end tables as some people may call them, are super useful. But more importantly, really fun to build! They are a small and easy project, perfect for a beginner who wants to try their hand at building their own furniture. But also fun for a seasoned DIYer to build a simple, yet … Read more
Do you have a place to unload all the things when you come in your door? If you are looking for the perfect entryway storage that is beautiful and practical, you will love this modern ladder. The entry ladder has a large mirror on top so you can double check your face before leaving the … Read more
I am sad that I waited this long to tackle this project because these built-in storage cabinets in my office are a game changer! Part of the wait was trying to finalize the design. I wanted to add maximum storage to my space. The other part was motivating myself to tackle a big project that … Read more
Do you find yourself with small cut off of larger boards? They are such an odd size and not useful for anything, right? That is what I thought until I had the idea to turn them into shelf brackets. These wood corbels are easy to make and look amazing. And now I can add simple … Read more
If you like having necessities next to your bed, you need a nightstand. And this DIY nightstand has lots of room to store all the things. With 3 drawers you can keep everything you need for a restful nights sleep close by. But more important, it can be easily hidden in the drawers. I love … Read more