Bookcases are the best! You can store books in them, or add baskets for other storage, or use them to display decor, or all three. And while you can buy a bookshelf for quite cheap, they will feel very cheap too. Instead, you should build your own DIY bookcase. This beautiful tall bookcase with 5 … Read more
I know cabinets seem hard, but I am here to tell you they are not! And these closet cabinets are even easier. For this closet organizer, I created 4 different closet sections. Each was small enough for me to build on my work table, but you can also build on the ground (I’ve done that … Read more
Pantry cabinets are tall cabinets that require no countertop. They can be used to add tons of storage to your kitchen, perfect for storing food. You can also use pantry cabinets in a bathroom to store linens, or in built-in. These full height cabinets come in handy when you need to add lots of storage … Read more
Benches are a great seating solution! They hold lots of butts without taking up a lot of space. If you have kids, you can fit many more people on a bench then if you have to make room for all those individual chairs. But my favorite thing about dining table benches is they are less … Read more
Plywood is such a great material to use in your woodworking projects. But if you are new, it might be intimidating. You may think you need large and expensive tools like a table saw, but you do not! You can easily cut down a full sheet of plywood with basic tools. And learning how to … Read more
The worst part of working out at home, is storing away your exercise gear. If you do not have a dedicated work-out room, you need a place to put your mats. I was sick of rolling them up and stashing them in a corner. They never stayed rolled and were magnets for the dog hair. … Read more
Board games are so fun to play! And you can usually find used games or basic versions for cheap. But instead of playing on the flimsy cardboard game board, I created a beautiful wooden game board to use with the pieces instead. It instantly makes the game more fun and fancy! It’s a great way … Read more
To say my son is a reader is an understatement. He devours books. Any books. But he cannot ever find a bookmark when it is time to put them down. Paper bookmarks get lost too easy, so I built a wood book rest instead! This nightstand bookrest will be the perfect gift for him. And … Read more
There’s just something special about handmade wood utensils. But if you do not have the patience to carve them by hand, what are you going to do? How about use simple power tools to make some no-carve wood cooking utensils instead! These beautiful kitchen utensils are quite quick and easy to make. They are the … Read more
I’ve been wishing for a cheese slider for a while now. If you’ve ever tried slicing a soft cheese with a knife, you know how frustrating it can be. Now I am kicking myself for not making one earlier! This DIY cheese slicer takes less than an hour to make, minus waiting for the oil … Read more
I loved the wall mounted jewelry organizer that I made in our last home, but since it was built into the wall, it had to stay. Instead of trying to figure out a place for one in this house, I decided to make a large DIY jewelry box that can sit on my vanity or … Read more
I built a new nightstand to match the simple platform bed I built last month to get the house ready for holiday guests. This wide nightstand has a large drawer and open shelf for plenty of storage. Don’t need a nightstand? This piece can also double as a side table in your family room. The … Read more