DIY stone top coffee table plans

Posted in Free Project Plans & DIYs

These DIY stone top coffee table plans were inspired by a coffee table we saw at Crate & Barrel.  With a few basic tools, some simple cuts, and a little bit of time, you can have a similar lookin... Read More

DIY 2×4 double X bench plans

Posted in Free Project Plans & DIYs

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

Hand painted wooden wedding guest book

Posted in Barn and Pallet Wood Signs

Here is a beautiful hand painted wooden wedding guest book. The boards are reclaimed pallet wood, which have been waxed with a brown wax (instead of stain), and the letters have all been hand painted.... 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 Modern Coffee Table plans

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These modern coffee table plans use semi-advanced joinery techniques to produce a more refined look.  There are no pocket hole screws involved in this one, but don’t fret the joinery is not as ... Read More

Custom rustic barn wood dog crate

Posted in Furniture

Here is a custom rustic barn wood dog crate we built for our friends – with the majority of the barn wood reclaimed from their own barn.  The piece is approximately 36″ high, 60″ wi... Read More

Flip Top Tool Cart plans

Posted in Free Project Plans & DIYs

Here are the flip top tool cart plans which detail exactly how to build a cart exactly like the one we showcased in our DIY flip top cart for miter saw and planer post.   Of course, these flip top t... 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

What is a Kreg pocket hole jig?

Posted in Wood Working Tips

If you read read a lot of our DIY plans (or probably most any DIY plan these days), you’re going to see a lot of references to a Kreg pocket hole jig, or more commonly a “pocket hole jig&#... 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

Posted in Beds

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

Posted in Beds

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