Kids Picnic Table with added stablized legs

Posted in Reader Builds

Reader build submitted by Cal Oren Based on the plans: DIY Kids PIcnic Table Without the added diagonal outside legs, the table tips backwards when there are two kids on one side and none on the other... Read More

3 Bay Counter Height Sliding Door Console plans

Posted in Consoles

Here is another variation of our sliding door console plans, this time a 48″ three bay version. The shopping list for these 48″ counter height sliding door console plans do require a bit l... Read More

Table saw push stick – DIY

Posted in Free Project Plans & DIYs

Every few years, I find myself needing a new table saw push stick. The last one I’ve been using was actually given to me by my dad and was well overdue for a replacement. I had cleaned it up and... Read More

Solid wood step stool plans

Posted in Free Project Plans & DIYs

This solid wood step stool is a great project you can build in a day while practicing some simple wood working techniques. There are only a few simple pieces to cut, and it only requires a few boards ... Read More

DIY platform bed plans for a double/full mattress

Posted in Beds

The DIY platform bed plans are designed for a double mattress, which is sometimes also called a full mattress. We’ve designed them with a simple plywood headboard, and included two storage cubes... Read More

X-frame planter box plans

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These x-frame planter box plans continue our spring-time planting series, helping you to get ready for warmer weather right around the corner. These DIY plans provide simple step-by-step instructions ... Read More

DIY planter box plans

Posted in Free Project Plans & DIYs

With spring right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about all of those outdoor projects that are going to make your backyard into an oasis. One of those projects might be adding mor... Read More

Free DIY armless deck chair plans

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These armless deck chair plans are another design favorite of mine. They are big, chunky, heavy, and almost guaranteed to last a long time with just a little maintenance. These armless deck chairs not... Read More

Plans for nesting sawhorses

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These nesting sawhorses provide a slightly different twist on your typical shop sawhorse. They almost have a modern design to them. Although they don’t fold up to reduce storage space to the bar... Read More

Simple folding sawhorse

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Continuing our series on sawhorse designs, here are some very simple folding sawhorse plans made from 2x4s and 1x4s with a 2×6 top. This folding sawhorse is strong, stable, and best of all it fol... Read More

Sliding door from 1x stock

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These plans are by request, and illustrate how to build a sliding barn door for a sliding door console from 1x stock. The only complicated cuts are in making the x-brace itself, and that is only mildl... Read More

48 inch wide, 3 bay Sliding Door Console plans

Posted in Consoles

Here is another variation of our sliding door console plans, this time a 48″ three bay version. The shopping list for these 48″ sliding door console plans do require a bit less material th... Read More

X-brace barn door plans

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These x-brace barn door plans have just one more step than our z-brace barn door plans, but are still one of the easier sets of plans in our series of DIY sliding barn door plans. The complicated cuts... Read More

Z-brace barn door plans

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These z-brace barn door plans are one of the easier sets of plans in our series of DIY sliding barn door plans. The only complicated cut is the z-brace itself, and that is only mildly complicated due ... Read More

Enhanced table height stool

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We call this our “enhanced table height stool” because we’ve added just a few minor details (compared to our simple table height stool) to make it look a little more like a finished ... Read More

Simple table height stool

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Looking for a table height stool? Maybe you need it at your dining table, or maybe at a crafting table. Maybe you have a dining table height sofa table where you want to add some seating in your livin... Read More