Octagon Picnic Table plans
Of all of the designs of picnic tables out there, I think the octagon picnic tables are my favorite. Having eight sides, they comfortable seat more people than a standard picnic table. One additional ... 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.
Picnic Table Plans for the DIYer
These standard picnic table plans are reminiscent of the style of picnic table you may remember as a child, and that you can still see in the local parks. It’s a basic picnic table built of 2x4s... Read More
Gang cut pieces for greater consistency and time savings
If you have to cut multiple pieces at the same dimensions, it saves time and helps to ensure the pieces are more consistent if you gang cut them. What is gang cutting? Gang cutting is when you cut mul... Read More
Decorative corner support posts – form and function
Building cabinet style furniture can be a fun and challenging endeavor for the DIY. Whether it’s a nightstand, a buffet, an armoire, or any piece that has two plywood pieces adjoining, there are... Read More
Corner clamping jig
If you’ve ever made a picture frame, particularly using biscuits, you’ve probably ran into the challenge of holding two pieces together at the perfect 90° angle while the glue wood glue i... Read More
Sliding barn door nightstand plans
Adding to our nightstand DIY plan options, here are sliding barn door nightstand plans. It’s typical to have a nightstand slightly lower or even with the top of the mattress. So we’ve desi... Read More
70 x 30 x 18 DIY sliding door console plans
We’re adding one more requested variation to our sliding barn door console series this morning. This 3-bay, 2 door variation measures 70″ wide, 30″ high and 18″ deep. Remember o... Read More
70 x 33 DIY sliding barn door console
Here is another size variation to our sliding barn door console series. This 3-bay, 2 door variation measures 70″ wide, 33″ high and 18 3/4″ deep. Remember once you are done bu... Read More
Dog Bowl Stand or Bench DIY plans
This is a simple, farmhouse design dog bowl stand or bench. The best part about this dog bowl stand is that you can make it from a single 1×12 – so the entire project should cost less than ... Read More
DIY simple nightstand plans
This simple nightstand is a great project for the beginning DIYer. It only requires a few simple tools, all of the cuts are square, and all of the joinery is done via pocket hole screws or regular scr... Read More
DIY storage cubbies plan
These storage cubbies were custom designed for a holding kids backpacks, uniforms, and equipment for a friends martial arts school. Each cubbie is about 20″ high, 12″ deep, and 9 1/2″... Read More
DIY large modern coffee table plans
Here are a set of plans for a large, modern coffee table. This modern coffee table is a very simple design, with square corners and a hefty look. Plus, with the way we’ve designed it you can act... Read More
Simple raised dog food stand
If you have a larger dog, espeically one that’s aging, a great gift you can give them is a stand to raise their food and water bowls off of the ground to reduce the strain on their neck while ea... Read More
Simple Step Stool DIY Plans
This simple step stool is a great project for even the beginning wood worker. In fact, this simple step stool is a great project to do with your kids – especially since they are likely to be the... Read More
DIY Sliding Door Corner Console Plans
We’ve had multiple requests for turning our standard sliding door console plans into a sliding door corner console. So we’ve decided to put up an initial version with a 60″ wide fron... Read More
Sliding Barn Door Kitchen Island
When is a sliding door console not a console? When it is a sliding barn door kitchen island! This one is another special request by one of our readers. The ask was for a 40″ wide, by 34″ d... Read More