Easy DIY Toddler Bookcase

Easy to build toddler bookcase with picture books facing forward.

Reading is so important for kids. And one of the ways to make reading more fun, is to create a little bookcase just for them. This fun toddler bookcase is perfect for instilling a love of books at a young age! The simple design is small enough for little kids to carry around. And little … Read more

How to Build a Pull Out Spice Rack Cabinet

DIY pull out spice rack cabinet with 3 shelves in a kitchen with blue cabinets.

Organize all your spices, oils, and more into one small DIY cabinet. One of my favorite specialty cabinets in the kitchen is the pull-out spice rack cabinet. It is a small cabinet, totaling only 8-10 inches in width, but holds a ton of spices. Plus I have room to store things like oils, vinegars, honey … Read more

How to Tile a Backsplash

DIY tile backsplash over wood countertops and below open shelves.

Tile backsplashes are more than just beautiful. They also make it easier to clean the walls that can get really messy. Plus, a DIY tile backsplash is the perfect beginner tile project. It is typically a small area to tile and doesn’t need to be water-tight. So if you are ready to DIY your own … Read more

Easy DIY Floating Shelves in a Nook or Alcove

Easy DIY floating shelves stained medium brown in a nook.

Have a nook, niche or alcove in your house? Use it to create more storage and display space with some beautiful floating shelves. This DIY is so easy! In just an afternoon, you can transform any 3-sided spot into the perfect place to store things. Use bins or baskets on floating shelves to hide away … Read more

DIY Pull Out Drawers for Pantry

Pantry organized with 3 shallow pull out shelves and 2 deep pantry drawers.

Get more storage space in your pantry by removing shelves and adding pantry drawers. Pantry cabinets are great for storing a lot in the kitchen. But trying to find items in the back of the shelves can be a pain. But if you transform your pantry shelves into pull out drawers for the pantry, you … Read more

Simple Pegboard Storage Cabinet

Pegboard storage organizer for tools and screws hanging on a wall.

Going into the New Year my big goal is to finally get the shop organized! Having a designated place for each tools means you can always find things when working on projects. And that makes building faster and easier! If you have any wall space in your shop or garage, then you can create amazing … Read more

Simple Modern Picture Frame Blocks

Five different modern picture frame blocks holding pictures between plexiglass sheets on a console table.

No mitered corners necessary to make these fun picture holders. I knew I was saving all those small scraps of wood for a reason… To turn them into these fun & simple picture frames! Maybe frame is the wrong word, because the wood does not frame the photo. But instead it creates a block to … Read more

DIY Mölkky Game with Carrier

DIY Mölkky game in a carrier on the grass.

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

Easy Beginner Cutting Board DIY

10x14 edge grain cutting board made from walnut, cherry and maple 1x2 boards with a chef's knife sitting on top of it.

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

Dollhouse and Toy Barn Totes

Two wooden toy totes, one that looks like a dollhouse and the other that looks like a barn.

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

Easy Folding Cookbook Holder

Wood DIY cookbook stand with a black bar to hold the cookbook open in the front.

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

Modern Firewood Holder Build Plans

Black firewood holder with a modern house shape built out of wood next to a fireplace.

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