Picnic Table Plans for the DIYer

Posted in Free Project Plans & DIYs

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

Dog bowl stands

Posted in Around the house

I love making these dog bowl stands. They are so simple, yet I get to use several different tools and techniques in their creation. From the table saw, to the router, to the band saw, and of course th... Read More

Decorative corner support posts – form and function

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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

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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

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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

Posted in Consoles

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

$100 DIY Backsplash Makeover

Posted in Home Remodeling Projects

We have been doing small, cost effective, kitchen updates for most of 2019. This latest one has to be one of our favorites – a true DIY backsplash makeover for less than $100! If you’ve be... Read More