DIY Stackable Shoe Storage Boxes

Three different sized stackable shoe storage boxes with women's shoes in them.

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

Easy DIY Wooden Cornhole Boards

Two wood cornhole with custom design on the top set up on the grass.

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

XL Modern Adirondack Chair Plans

XL modern Adirondack chair made from cedar sitting on a lawn in front of a lake.

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

DIY Modern Adirondack Chair

Two DIY modern adirondack chairs on the lawn in front of a lake.

Nothing beats lounging outside on a warm summer day! And lounging just got a lot better with these beautiful modern Adirondack chairs. These simple chairs are so comfortable, even without a cushion. They will inspire you to put your feet up and stay a while. But even better, these chairs are fast and easy to … Read more

Classic 4 Drawer Dresser Build Plans

DIY 4 drawer dresser with black handles up against a white wall.

If you need a lot of storage for your clothes, but don’t have the space for a wide dresser, you will love this classic 4 drawer dresser. With 2 smaller drawers on top and two giant drawers below, there is so much storage space! But at only 42″ wide, you can easily fit it in … Read more

Classic 6 Drawer Dresser Build Plans

Classic large dresser with 6 drawers, 3 on each side.

If having enough drawers to organize your clothes is a challenge, you need this dresser! This DIY 6 drawer dresser has so much storage space. Way more space than the tiny drawers in my old dresser. There are two shallower drawers on top and 4 extra deep drawers on the bottom. Even if you have … Read more

Small Chicken Coop Build Plans

Small chicken coop in an area with mulch on the ground.

So you want chickens? But first you need a chicken coop! You can buy a small chicken coop at the feed store, but if you read the reviews, they are flimsy and too small for the number of birds they say they can hold. Instead, you can build your own small chicken coop! This easy … Read more

DIY Tall Bookcase with Trim

DIY tall bookcase made from plywood with wood inside and painted black outside.

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

Easy DIY Custom Closet Organizer

DIY custom closet organizer built from 4 cabinet sections.

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

How to Build a Pantry Cabinet

Gray painted DIY pantry cabinets around a stainless steel fridge.

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

DIY Dining Table Benches

DIY dining table bench next to large dining table.

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

The Easy Way to Cut Plywood

Making a second cross cut on a sheet of plywood sitting on a piece of rigid foam insulation.

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