Options for attaching side rails to a headboard and footboard

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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

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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

DIY Chesapeake coffee table plans

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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 2×4 double X bench plans

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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

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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 Chaise lounge chair plans

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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

Free DIY Square Adirondack Chair plans, a modern design

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These DIY square Adirondack chair plans provide a more modern look than the traditional Adirondack chair. These plans are very similar to our DIY Modern Adirondack Chair plans, but offer the same heft... Read More

Free DIY Simple Bench Plans

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Looking to build a simple indoor or outdoor bench?  Want to do it for under $25?  These free DIY Simple Bench plans provide the solution to your needs.  Using just five boards and a few simple tool... Read More

Free DIY Modern Adirondack Chair plans

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These DIY modern Adirondack chair plans put a twist on a classic outdoor chair, and you should be able to complete the entire chair – including any paint or stain finish – for under $100. ... Read More

Free DIY Rustic Queen Headboard Plans – alternate build

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Here is an alternate build plan to create the exact same look as our other Free DIY Rustic Headboard Plans for a queen size bed. The difference in the build is in the first two steps. Instead of sandw... Read More

Free DIY Rustic Headboard Plans – Queen Size Bed

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How would you like to have a brand new queen size headboard for under $100? How would you like to build it yourself, without any special tools and just a few simple cuts – cuts you should be abl... Read More

Free DIY Plans for making a table top with breadboard ends

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Here are some simple DIY plans for making a table top with breadboard ends. These free plans are easily adapted for different lengths and widths, and can also be adjusted for both indoor and outdoor t... Read More

Free DIY chunky X base table plans – Restoration Hardware inspired

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Here are free DIY chunky X base table plans, inspired by the ones you see in a Restoration Hardware or Pottery Barn catalog. Note: These instructions are based on using dimensional lumber from a big b... Read More

Hand made table pedestal bases

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Here are two matching distressed table pedestal bases we made for a store bought table top. These pedestal table bases were made from standard 2×8 wood from a big box store, mostly followings pla... Read More

Outdoor Farmhouse Dining Table – Restoration Hardware Inspired.

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This massive, Viking-esque, 4′ x 12′ outdoor farmhouse dining table was inspired by designs from Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn. It’s constructed entirely from rough sawn ceda... Read More

Reclaimed pallet wood round side table

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This smaller version of a sofa side table has a 14″ diameter round top made from reclaimed pallet wood, finished with a light stain and then hand waxed.  To build the pallet wood side table top... Read More