Homemade Organic Lip Balm, basic recipe
Making your own homemade organic lip balm is quick, easy, and not expensive at all. We bought all of our ingredients straight off of Amazon by the pound – and we’ll certainly have en... Read More
Category: Free Project Plans & DIYs
Every project should start with a good plan. In our DIY & How-Tos section, we provide instructions , tips, and detailed project plans for many different levels of projects and crafts in hopes that we can make your next project go a little smoother and be more successful.
Options for attaching side rails to a headboard and footboard
If you’ve ever thought about, or have actually tried building your own bed frame, inevitably one of the questions that comes up is “how do I attach the side rails to the headboard and foot... Read More
DIY Farmhouse Canopy Bed plans – King Size
Are you looking to build to build your own frame for your king size bed? These farmhouse canopy bed plans might be just the thing you’re looking for! There are not too many complicated cuts, and... Read More
Easy DIY Easter Decorations
If you’re the type of person that likes to decorate for each season and you also are willing to spend a little time creating your own crafty decorations, then check out these easy DIY Easter dec... Read More
Here’s a prototype of a DIY Tic-Tac-Toss carnival game
This past Saturday I had to make some carnival games for my son’s cub scout pack’s Blue and Gold banquet. I already had a few, but felt like I needed one more – so I foun... Read More
DIY Chesapeake coffee table plans
Did you ever want one of those cool outdoor coffee tables, the ones made out of teak or ipe wood that you might often associate to summer vacations around the beach? These free Chesapeake coffee tab... Read More
DIY stone top coffee table plans
These DIY stone top coffee table plans were inspired by a coffee table we saw at Crate & Barrel. With a few basic tools, some simple cuts, and a little bit of time, you can have a similar lookin... Read More
DIY 2×4 double X bench plans
Here are a set of free DIY 2×4 double X bench plans. This bench design works well as a garden bench, a dining room bench, or just a decorative bench to use outside on your deck. These 2×... Read More
DIY 2×6 Deck Chair plans, a sturdy modern design
I personally love the design of the chairs in these 2×6 deck chair plans; so much so I’m planning on building four of these (plus a loveseat version) to go around the new fire pit we’... Read More
DIY kinetic sand recipe
As a parent or caregiver, you’re constantly searching for engaging and educational activities to stimulate your child’s development. One activity that has gained immense popularity in rece... Read More
Best homemade playdough recipe ever!
Do your kids love playdough? Ours do, and we’ve tried every homemade playdough recipe we could find and this is absolutely the best. This easy homemade playdough recipe is way cheaper than buyin... Read More
DIY Modern Coffee Table plans
These modern coffee table plans use semi-advanced joinery techniques to produce a more refined look. There are no pocket hole screws involved in this one, but don’t fret the joinery is not as ... Read More
DIY right angle corner clamping jig
A right angle corner clamping jig is an indispensable tool for any shop that produces any amount of projects with 90 degree miters. Building your own DIY right angle corner clamping jig is quick and... Read More
Clamp small pieces with hot glue
Have you ever needed to hold a small piece in place, but either didn’t have a clamp small enough to hold it or it was just too awkward of a position to clamp at all? Next time you have to hold s... Read More
Flip Top Tool Cart plans
Here are the flip top tool cart plans which detail exactly how to build a cart exactly like the one we showcased in our DIY flip top cart for miter saw and planer post. Of course, these flip top t... Read More
DIY Chaise lounge chair plans
Chaise lounge chairs can seem like an intimidating project, but if you have good plans, they are no more difficult to build than a chair or a bench – there are just more measuring and more cutti... Read More