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12 Valentine's Day Woodworking Gifts for Her (Easy Projects You Can Make)
12 Valentine's Day Woodworking Gifts for Her (Easy Projects You Can Make)
Twelve thoughtful handmade gifts, from a bath caddy to a keepsake box, with build tips and a plan to finish before February 14. Read more...
DIY 2x4 Christmas Tree: Free Rustic Plan with Cut List (Uses Just 2 Boards)
DIY 2x4 Christmas Tree: Free Rustic Plan with Cut List (Uses Just 2 Boards)
A 3 ft rustic tree made from two 8 ft 2x4s, with a full cut list. Perfect for porches, entryways and holiday markets. Read more...
15 Woodworking Projects That Sell at Craft Fairs (Holiday Market Edition)
15 Woodworking Projects That Sell at Craft Fairs (Holiday Market Edition)
Fifteen small, giftable builds that shoppers pick up at holiday markets, plus how to batch-build them and set up a simple booth. Read more...
DIY Wooden Centerpiece Box for Your Thanksgiving Table (Free Plan with Cut List)
DIY Wooden Centerpiece Box for Your Thanksgiving Table (Free Plan with Cut List)
A rustic 24-inch centerpiece box made from one 1x4 and a scrap of 1x6. Build it in an afternoon and use it on your table all year. Read more...
10 Easy Halloween Wood Projects for Beginners (Porch Decor You Can Build This Weekend)
10 Easy Halloween Wood Projects for Beginners (Porch Decor You Can Build This Weekend)
Ten spooky (and cute) porch projects made from 2x4s, scrap plywood and paint, each one doable in an afternoon with basic tools. Read more...
Raised Garden Bed Plans with Legs: Free Elevated Planter Plan with Cut List
Raised Garden Bed Plans with Legs: Free Elevated Planter Plan with Cut List
A waist-high 4 ft cedar planter that saves your back, with a full cut list and step-by-step instructions. Build it this winter, plant it in spring. Read more...
DIY Coat Rack With Shelf: Free Entryway Plan for Beginners (One 1x8 Board)
DIY Coat Rack With Shelf: Free Entryway Plan for Beginners (One 1x8 Board)
A 40 in wall-mounted coat rack with a hat shelf, made from a single 8 ft 1x8 and five hooks. Full cut list and stud-mounting steps included. Read more...
Simple 2x4 Outdoor Bench Plans: A Backless Garden Bench in One Afternoon
Simple 2x4 Outdoor Bench Plans: A Backless Garden Bench in One Afternoon
A sturdy 47 in backless garden bench made from four 8 ft 2x4s and screws. Full cut list, cutting layout and beginner-friendly steps. Read more...
15 Cheap 2x4 Projects for Beginners (Made From the Cheapest Board in the Store)
15 Cheap 2x4 Projects for Beginners (Made From the Cheapest Board in the Store)
Fifteen beginner builds made almost entirely from 2x4s, sorted from shop basics to home and garden furniture, with tips for getting straight, solid results. Read more...
20 Easy Woodworking Projects With Scrap Wood (Use Up Every Offcut)
20 Easy Woodworking Projects With Scrap Wood (Use Up Every Offcut)
Twenty beginner projects sorted by the size of scrap they need, so you can match any offcut in your bin to something useful. Read more...
DIY Wall-Mounted Lumber Storage Rack for a Small Garage (Free 2x4 Plan)
DIY Wall-Mounted Lumber Storage Rack for a Small Garage (Free 2x4 Plan)
Three braced 2x4 uprights with three levels of arms, bolted to the studs, to get your boards off the floor in a small garage. Read more...
Simple Coffee Table Plans With a Lower Shelf (2x4 Farmhouse Style)
Simple Coffee Table Plans With a Lower Shelf (2x4 Farmhouse Style)
A 47 x 22 in farmhouse coffee table with a slatted lower shelf, built from five 2x4s and two 2x6s with pocket screws. Full cut list included. Read more...
French Cleat Tool Wall for Beginners: Organize Your Garage With One Sheet of Plywood
French Cleat Tool Wall for Beginners: Organize Your Garage With One Sheet of Plywood
A 4 ft wide French cleat wall with eight rows of cleats and six starter tool holders, all cut from one sheet of plywood. Read more...
Simple Floating Shelf Plans: A Hidden-Cleat Shelf That Screws Into Wall Studs
Simple Floating Shelf Plans: A Hidden-Cleat Shelf That Screws Into Wall Studs
A chunky 37-1/2 in floating shelf: a hollow 1x8 and 1x4 box that slides over a hidden 2x2 cleat screwed into the studs. Full cut list included. Read more...
Small Woodworking Projects That Sell Fast: 12 Builds You Can Batch in an Evening
Small Woodworking Projects That Sell Fast: 12 Builds You Can Batch in an Evening
Twelve small, popular builds that a beginner can make in batches, plus simple tips on batching, finishing and pricing without guesswork. Read more...
Easy Bookshelf Plans for Beginners: A Sturdy 4-Shelf Bookcase From 1x10 Boards
Easy Bookshelf Plans for Beginners: A Sturdy 4-Shelf Bookcase From 1x10 Boards
A 60 in tall, 4-shelf bookcase made from three 8 ft 1x10s, a 1x4 and a plywood back. Full cut list, shelf spacing and wall anchoring. Read more...
DIY Raised Dog Bowl Stand Plans (Elevated Feeder Sized for Your Dog)
DIY Raised Dog Bowl Stand Plans (Elevated Feeder Sized for Your Dog)
A simple two-bowl elevated feeder you can build at 6 to 18 in tall, with a height guide by dog size and a full cut list. Read more...
Fence Picket Planter Box Plans: A Cheap Cedar Planter You Can Build for Spring
Fence Picket Planter Box Plans: A Cheap Cedar Planter You Can Build for Spring
A 22 in cedar planter box made from four fence pickets and two 2x2s. Straight cuts, screws and a full cut list, ready for spring planting. Read more...
12 Woodworking Gifts to Make for Christmas (Beginner Friendly)
12 Woodworking Gifts to Make for Christmas (Beginner Friendly)
Twelve easy Christmas projects for family and friends, plus a simple schedule so every gift is finished, dry and wrapped in time. Read more...
12 Woodworking Gifts to Make for Men (Easy Beginner Projects)
12 Woodworking Gifts to Make for Men (Easy Beginner Projects)
Twelve practical, good-looking gifts you can build with basic tools, from a beer caddy to a charging valet, with tips for each. Read more...
DIY Wood Garage Storage Shelves: Free 2x4 Plan with Cut List
DIY Wood Garage Storage Shelves: Free 2x4 Plan with Cut List
A freestanding 6 ft tall shelving unit with four deep shelves, built from ten 2x4s and one sheet of plywood. Full cut list included. Read more...
Free 2x4 Workbench Plans with Cut List (Beginner Friendly)
Free 2x4 Workbench Plans with Cut List (Beginner Friendly)
A sturdy 60 x 24 inch workbench with a lower shelf, built from six 2x4s and one sheet of plywood. Full cut list included. Read more...