Learn how to make a DIY wooden lantern with this step-by-step tutorial. Build 3 simple house-shaped lanterns using simple tools – perfect for home decor or wedding centerpieces. Back in 2020, I built a little house-shaped lantern as part of a collaboration, but I never got around to sharing it here because I wanted to … Read more
Learn how to build an easy wooden DIY foot rest for under your desk in under 30 minutes! This angled design is perfect for improving posture & ergonomics. A few years ago, I built this simple wooden footrest for myself to go under my DIY desk, and honestly, it quickly became one of the most … Read more
Learn how to build a DIY tabletop jewelry holder with this easy woodworking tutorial. Perfect beginner project! I think the best gifts are not only handmade but something they’ll actually use… and think of you every time they use it. Today, I am showing you how to build this gorgeous tabletop jewelry holder. It’s perfect … Read more
Build your own DIY rotating spice rack! This lazy susan wooden spice rack is an easy, one-day project perfect for kitchen organization and makes a great gift. This is one of those projects that I can’t stop looking at and thinking… I can’t believe I made that! When I started to try to figure out … Read more
Learn how to build a stunning DIY plywood picture frame that highlights the stacked wood edges. It’s the perfect handmade gift. Let’s be honest, finding the perfect picture frame can be a real headache. The nice ones are usually overpriced, and the affordable ones are just… boring. And if you need a custom frame, it … Read more
Get 15 new, easy DIY wood gift ideas! Partnering with Woodshop Diaries and Houseful of Handmade, find beginner-friendly projects – made mostly with scrap wood. It’s that time of the year again, when it is all about gifts, and nothing makes a better gift than handmade gifts. This year, once again, I got together with … Read more
Written by a woodworker of 14+ years! Find the 40 best, most useful gifts for woodworkers – from clamps to jigs to unique shop gear. Includes affordable stocking stuffers under $100. No matter who you’re shopping for, a beginner, a hobbyist, or a seasoned carpenter, this list of top gifts for woodworkers makes finding a … Read more
Learn how to make a charming DIY 4×4 Wooden Block Santa with this easy step-by-step tutorial. A perfect Christmas craft using scrap wood! Sometimes you just need a quick and fun project to add the perfect Holiday touch. Ever since I made the wood-block snowman and wood-block pumpkins, I have had this idea for a … Read more
Learn how to build a DIY desk with drawers and shelves using only 3 basic power tools! This beginner-friendly tutorial has step-by-step plans to build a custom desk with professional results. Perfect for a kid’s room or home office. Now that my son is getting more independent with his homework and studying, he needed a … Read more
Learn how to build a Modern DIY Plywood Bench and create a stunning stacked plywood design with exposed edges with this step-by-step guide. I have had a vision for this bench for over a year. I bought a single sheet of Baltic Birch plywood a long time ago, intending to turn it into something modern … Read more