Easy Wood Playing Card Holders

DIY wood playing card holders with "no peeking" design on the back.

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

DIY Bread Slicer Cutting Board

Slicing a loaf of sourdough bread in a wood bread slicer.

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

DIY Gift Wrapping Cart

DIY gift wrapping cart with 4 drawers and a cabinet and a leaf on one side.

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

DIY Round Wood Trays 2 Ways

Two round wood trays, one with a lip creating a shallow bowl look, the other flat with legs.

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

Easy DIY Breadboard

DIY long maple breadboard in a cubby with beadboard behind it and oils next to it.

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

Chunky Coffee Table with Arches

Wood coffee table with legs that show on top and arches on the sides.

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

Easy DIY Chunky Side Table

Chunky side table with only a top shelf and open below.

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

DIY Entry Storage Ladder with Mirror

Entryway with storage ladder leaning against the wall and plant next to it.

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

DIY Built in Storage Cabinets

White painted DIY built in storage cabinets with natural wood inside.

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

Easy DIY Wood Shelf Bracket Corbels

DIY wood shelf bracket corbels with books, flowers and pictures on the shelves.

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

Classic 3 Drawer Nightstand Build Plans

DIY 3 drawer nightstand made from alder wood with a lamp and books on top.

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

DIY Pasta Drying Rack from Scrap Wood

DIY pasta drying rack with homemade fettuccini noodles drying on the dowels.

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