This fun yard game, sometimes called Yard Skittles or Skittle Scatter, reminds me of a combination of pool and kubb. Mölkky can be played by just two people, a few, or even in teams. So its the perfect outdoor game for gatherings or quiet evenings at home. And it makes a great DIY gift idea … Read more
You do not need a bunch of fancy tools to make a high quality cutting board. This easy edge grain cutting board is 1 1/2″ thick and will last for decades. But more importantly you can make this with just a miters saw, clamps and a sander! A homemade cutting board also makes a wonderful … Read more
These fun portable dollhouses are a great gift for kids. What kid doesn’t love dollhouses? The hours of imaginative play they give is amazing. And while big DIY 3′ dollhouses are amazing, sometimes the kids need something more portable. That is where these toy totes come in handy! Each tote is large enough to hold … Read more
I love cooking from my collection of cookbooks. But I hate fighting to keep the pages from closing, especially when my hands are messy. This cookbook holder solved all my cooking woes! It holds open the recipe book to the perfect page. And keeps it there while you cook. Then the back folds flat when … Read more
With the cold weather comes my favorite part of winter… sitting by a roaring wood fire! But I do not like running outside to gather the firewood. Or having a sloppy pile of wood on my fireplace hearth. So I took an afternoon to create this gorgeous firewood holder. It is small enough to tuck … Read more
Nothing says Christmas like writing a letter to Santa and placing it in a large red mailbox. But you do not need to go to the mall to mail off your letters to Santa… Instead, build your very own Letters to Santa mailbox! It makes the perfect DIY Christmas decor that will wow everyone. I … Read more
With just a few tools you can make these amazing wood hooks for every room in your home. Sometimes projects just need to be really, really easy… like these DIY wall hooks! Chunky wood hooks can be added to any wall, any where. And you only need a simple saw to cut a dowel and … Read more
Transport your pies in style with this beautiful pie carrier. You can never have too many pies. But when you have to transport them, they become a pain. Unless you have your own DIY pie carrier! This fun afternoon project not only makes carrying pies easier, it also displays them beautifully. The acrylic front and … Read more
Whether you are growing your own food, buying from the farmers market, or buying bulk, storing all your produce can get tricky. During the harvest, the countertop can get cluttered in bowls of fruits and vegetables or fridge bins can overflow. Instead, you need a solution to store it all and keep your kitchen clean. … Read more
Elevate your next build with a beautiful tapered leg. Creating a tapered leg might seem complicated, but it is actually very simple with a DIY tapered leg jig. And you don’t have to spend a lot of money buying a jig, you can make one from scraps of wood and a couple clamps. I used … Read more
No one ever says “I have too much storage space.” In fact, one of the most requested things is adding more storage to your home. If you have a closet or garage, making the storage space more useful is important. And you can do that with these easy DIY storage shelves. They will increase your … Read more
Turn your bedroom into the ultimate lounging space with a new headboard. This DIY headboard is easy to make but has all the style needed to create the ultimate bedroom oasis. The wall-mounted headboard has a slight angle on the back to make lounging in bed more comfortable. Plus there is a bar on the … Read more