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
Since we leveled up our tortilla game with last year’s scrap wood tortilla press, I figured this year we should master DIY pasta! And while laying the pasta on a cooling sheet to dry works okay, I have been eyeing my very own pasta drying rack. So I dug through my scrap wood pile and … Read more
If you don’t have a lot of room but need a lot of storage, you will love this tall DIY dresser. The dresser is only 38″, but stands taller than a wide dresser. It has 4 small drawers on top, perfect for smaller clothing items. And 3 giant drawers on the bottom. The extra height … Read more
One of my favorite things about having chickens is that the fresh eggs can sit on the countertop. But I was sick of storing the eggs in a boring plastic bin. So I grabbed a scrap of 1×6 board and turned it into the cutest stacking egg trays. Now my eggs are food and decor! … Read more
I’m embarrassed to say my current shoe storage is just a pile of shoes in the bottom of my closet. I needed a better option. So when my plywood scrap pile started getting a little too big for comfort, I decided this was the perfect time to tackle my shoe storage problem. I designed and … Read more
Whenever we are at a get together, the cornhole boards come out. They are the perfect outdoor game for everyone. So it was past time for us to have a set of our own boards. Building corn hole boards is super easy and really fun. These boards are high-end wood construction that will last. Custom … Read more
My husband loves the new modern Adirondack chairs I built a couple weeks ago, except for one thing. They were a little too small for his perfect relaxation. He is 6’2″ tall so the back was not tall enough for him to rest his head. So what is a wife to do? How about design … Read more