Build a modern DIY A-Frame desk with drawers for under $100! These beginner-friendly plans use just 4 power tools and 1 sheet of plywood. Perfect for a kids’ homework station or a small home office. PIN THIS TO PINTEREST Originally published: March 2020 This desk has been a long time coming. When my daughter turned … Read more
Build your dream DIY upholstered headboard for under $60! This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to get a high-end look with nailhead trim on a budget. I had dreamed about having a DIY upholstered headboard with a nailhead trim for a very long time. Finally, after almost 4 years of dreaming, I made it, and … Read more
Stop feeling overwhelmed by expensive shop tours. Here are the exact essential woodworking tools for beginners you need to start building furniture today, without breaking the bank. Getting started with woodworking projects can feel really overwhelming, especially if you have never really used tools before. You see tutorials from people with large workshops that seem … Read more
Here are 20 easy, last-minute DIY wooden gifts for the mom in your life that you can build today. From scrap wood jewelry stands to handmade spice racks, these homemade gift ideas are perfect for Mother’s Day or birthdays! There’s just something about a handmade gift. It hits differently. Moms especially hold onto those things … Read more
Learn how to build this easy wall-mounted DIY mail holder. This wooden mail sorter is the perfect weekend project to organize your entryway or drop zone. Includes step-by-step plans! Does your entryway look like a paper tornado hit it? We’ve all been there. The mail pile that starts on the counter and slowly takes over … Read more
Need garage shelves? Here are 15 easy-to-build DIY garage shelves with tutorials and plans that are great beginner projects. Let’s face it: garages are the ultimate “junk magnet.” Between the seasonal decor, the kids’ bikes, and my woodworking tools, the floor space disappears fast. The best way to reclaim your garage (and stop tripping over … Read more
Learn how to build a DIY square cedar planter box with no table saw required! This easy, budget-friendly tutorial is perfect for beginners using basic power tools. Cedar planters are everywhere right now. And honestly, I get why. They look high-end, they’re affordable to build, and they’re a perfect beginner project. But here’s the problem … Read more
Learn how to build a DIY cedar raised planter box for under $30 with these step-by-step tutorials and free plans. Perfect for herbs and vegetables. Cedar planters are everywhere right now, and for good reason. They are beautiful, timeless, and an easy way to upgrade a patio or porch. But a lot of “beginner” tutorials … Read more
Learn how to build a high-end DIY Tapered Planter from cedar for under $30 with basic power tools and one afternoon. If you’ve been eyeing those tall tapered planters at the garden center — the ones with the clean architectural lines that cost $150 to $300 each — I have good news. I’ve been teaching … Read more
Confused about the board being too short, lumber sizes, or why your screws keep cracking your wood? These are the woodworking tips for beginners that answer the questions you were too embarrassed to ask. If you’ve ever stood in the lumber aisle feeling completely lost, or driven a screw and watched your board crack, or … Read more