10 Free DIY Outdoor Bench Plans
Looking to add inviting, handcrafted seating to your outdoor space without spending a fortune? You’re in the right place. We’ve gathered ten of the best free DIY outdoor bench plans—each offerin... 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.
10 Free DIY outdoor chair plans
If you’re dreaming of a more inviting porch, patio, or fire pit area this season, a good outdoor chair plan is pure gold. The right design hits that sweet spot between comfort, clean lines, and lumb... Read More
10 free DIY modern outdoor dining table plans
There’s nothing quite like gathering around a beautiful outdoor dining table—especially one you built yourself. Modern outdoor furniture doesn’t have to come with a designer price tag. With the ... Read More
10 Free Adirondack Chair Plans to Build This Weekend
Few pieces of outdoor furniture are as timeless as the Adirondack chair — wide-armed, deep-seated, and perfect for lounging with a cool drink on a summer day. In this guide, we’ve curated 10 of th... Read More
Modern end table with drawer plans
These easy modern end table with drawer plans are an expansion on our previous modern end table plans, adding a single drawer for extra storage. Adding a drawer can be intimidating to some people, as ... Read More
Round Picnic Table plans
These round picnic table plans are based on our octagon picnic table plans, just with a rounded top and rounded seats. Creating a circular top and seats does add a bit of complexity to the build and r... Read More
The Basics of the Dowel Jig
If you’ve ever struggled to align two boards perfectly when building furniture, you’re not alone. Getting a clean, strong joint can be frustrating—especially without the right tools. That’s wh... Read More
DIY Modern Freestanding Shelves Plan
These modern freestanding shelves offer a very clean, simple design with a few touches that add elegance to the piece. The legs hold all of the woodworking complexity to the piece. From the rounded ov... Read More
Woodworking Tools Every Beginner Needs (and How to Use Them)
Starting your woodworking journey can feel overwhelming—there are so many tools, brands, and techniques to choose from. But here’s the truth: you don’t need an entire workshop filled with expens... Read More
Why Cedar Makes Great Outdoor Furniture (and What to Substitute on a Budget)
When it comes to building outdoor furniture, not all woods are created equal. Some warp at the first sign of rain, while others fade quickly under the summer sun. Cedar, however, has long been a favor... Read More
Quick Reference Miter Guide for multi-sided pieces
If you build a lot of tables or boxes, or really any project, that have varying numbers of sides, I’m certain you’ve repeatedly done the math to calculate the right miter angles for each o... Read More
Five Quick Jigs That Save You Hours on Your Next Build
Whether you’re tackling your first woodworking project or looking to speed up your shop workflow, reliable jigs can completely transform how fast and precisely you build. These five quick jigs a... Read More
Easy modern end table plans
These easy modern end table plans are 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... Read More
Free DIY Strap Clamp Jig Plans
Any time you’re building a cabinet, a box, a frame, or anything that has four 90° corners there is always a need to ensure there is equal pressure and the structure remains perfectly square. I ... Read More
Air compressor cart storage
I finally found something that I wanted to store on at least one side of my air compressor cart – my 90° clamps! I added the adjustable rollers to the top shortly after I first built the cart, ... Read More
Modernized Adirondack Plans
These modernized Adirondack plans may be my absolute favorite outdoor chair design yet. They are the latest in our outdoor seating category, and I really love the vibe they bring. They have their root... Read More