Easy Woodworking Projects That Anyone Can Build

If you have an outdated hutch that you can’t even give away or you found one for cheap, you should turn it into a hutch bar. The great thing about repurposing a hutch or a China cabinet is that you will save on lumber costs for the project. Tips to Building a Hutch Bar You …

If you just finished framing our your home bar, you might be wondering how to add DIY bar shelves. This guide provides free plans with a bar shelf cut list and tips to attach the shelves to your bar. DIY Bar Shelves Frame The frame is constructed of 2x4s cut to 47 inches and 8 …

Are you considering building your own home bar? The cost to build a bar yourself will save you a lot of money and you will feel proud of what you achieved after it is finished! Building an 8 foot home bar yourself will cost about $500 in lumber, but you can make a few adjustments …

Did you just finish building your bar frame? Now that your bar frame has been completed, the next step is to cover is in plywood. Tips to Wrapping a Bar in Plywood Wrapping a bar frame in plywood is a relatively easy project, but there are a few things to be mindful of. This sheet …

Just finished framing your bar? Here’s how to build a durable plywood bar top with both a sub top and a finished top layer. This step-by-step guide is beginner-friendly and includes tips for fitting a Chicago bar rail. Measure Before You Cut Before cutting any wood, confirm the specs of the bar rail you’ll be …

Do you have a large wall that you are struggling to decorate? Adding picture molding will easily fill up an entire wall and the great part is, it’s affordable! Picture molding can dramatically transform an entire space with character and visual interest without making the space feel cluttered. The molding brings a uniqueness and texture …

Curious how Rustic Beige stain will look on your wood project? It’s not easy to tell how stain will looked in person compared to the small swatch on the can. Rustic Beige stain contains cool and warm tones which makes it a greige or a neutral color. The stain color blends with existing home decor …

This soft, neutral stain blends warm and cool tones, making it incredibly versatile. With yellow and brown undertones balanced by subtle gray, Weathered Oak works well with almost any décor and paint color. Why Choose Weathered Oak? It’s especially useful if you want to tone down red or orange hues in wood. Depending on the …

Are you struggling to decorate a large room or have extra space behind your couch that looks empty? An L shaped console table will help fill the room while giving you space to decorate and add storage. L Shaped DIY Sofa Table Measurements This DIY sofa table can be built all as 1 unit or …

Feeling overwhelmed by framing a home bar? Don’t worry—we’re breaking it down into manageable steps so you can confidently build your own bar frame from scratch. Simple Step-by-Step Guide to Framing a Bar Bar Framing Cut List Here’s what you’ll need to cut: Lumber Shopping List: Framing the Bar: Step-by-Step Left Side of the Frame …

Removing stain from a piece of furniture can be a tedious and time consuming process. You might be wondering if you can stain over stain. The answer is yes, you can stain over stain, but the color will not match the color displayed on the can. Typically when you stain over stain, the new color …

Are you shopping for small storage ottoman cube, but don’t like the price tag? Follow these tips to basically make your own furniture using scrap wood. Woodworking skills aren’t needed to build this small storage ottoman, just patience and creativity! Why I Built a DIY Ottoman When I purchased my furniture set for my living …

Did you just finish attaching your bar top? Next up is to add a sturdy Chicago bar rail molding around the bar top edges. Adding an arm rest to the edge of your bar with Chicago bar rail is a nice feature for comfort when belly up against a bar. Asides from looking visual appealing …

Shelving and brackets can get expensive, so instead you should consider making DIY bathroom shelves. These shelves can be built from scrap wood or for less than $20 in lumber. The great thing about these shelves is that you can build them to fit any space in your home and stain or paint them to …

Do you have a mountain of kids books taking up space in your home? These floating bookshelves are a fun way to store books, so your child can easily find the book they are looking for. Materials for Floating Bookshelves Display your child’s book collection like a work of art, by building a kids bookshelf …

Struggling to store your decorative yard stakes? This easy DIY garden stake organizer is the perfect way to use up scrap wood and neatly store outdoor seasonal decor. Why Build a Garden Stake Organizer? While it’s fun to display garden stakes in your yard, storing them can be tricky. I had a pile of metal …

Looking to remove that dark stain from that piece of furniture? Removing dark stain can be done with Citristrip and a lot of patience because it’s a messy process. How to Use Citristrip Gel Stripping wood furniture is not my favorite project because it can be tedious and time consuming. It usually is worth all …

When I first started staining wood, I brushed it on like I was painting a room. This left the wood with an awful looking finish and it had a plastic feeling. Don’t make these same mistakes when learning how to stain wood. Staining Wood Staining wood is easy, but there are a few things that …

Don’t have space or time for a large bar? This small straight bar is the perfect weekend project. It’s compact, beginner-friendly, and multifunctional—use it as a mini bar, console table, kitchen island, or craft station. Why Build This Bar? We designed this as a functional piece of furniture for any room. Our detailed woodworking plans …

Selecting a wood stain colors for a project can be tricky because there are so many options. The color of the stain rarely seems to match the color on the can either. If you purchased a stain that didn’t turn out how you expected, there are a couple of tricks to adjust the color and …

Looking for simple bar shelving ideas that will fit your own home bar? These are simple DIY bar shelving ideas that can be altered to fit our own space and style. Simple Bar Shelving Ideas If you are like me then you some how ended up with a thousand beer and wine glasses. I am …

Thinking of building a basement bar? These ideas will help you figure out what style and layout fits your space and needs. LED-Lit Basement Bars This isn’t your typical dark, cramped man cave. Add LED lighting and ample seating to create a bright, inviting space where people actually want to hang out. Bars in Unfinished …

Want a glossy, durable bar top but not sure how to pour epoxy? Here’s an easy guide to help you avoid bubbling and other common mistakes. What to Know Before Pouring Epoxy Epoxy gives bar tops a shiny, protective finish, but it can bubble or harden incorrectly if you’re not careful. Use a two-part epoxy …

If you are wondering what to do with that pile of waste wood, you should try one of these scrap wood projects. Instead of lugging the wood to the curb, turn it into shelves, a piece of furniture, or decorations. Easy Scrap Wood Projects The awesome thing about scrap wood projects is that you can …

Struggling to decorate a large wall in your living room? I had the same problem, so I built a simple long picture shelf to display art and home decor. For only about $20, you can make your own customizable shelf—or two smaller ones—to fit your space and style. Materials & Cut List Note: Common boards …

Looking for a good quality dining table? Instead of spending thousands on a new table, make a dining table yourself for around $100. This table is made of solid wood planks and sturdy legs for a lasting piece of furniture. Dining Table Measurements My overall dimensions for the table were 65.5 inches long, 46.5 inches …

A DIY console table is a great beginner woodworking project you can complete in a weekend. This narrow console table is perfect for small spaces and adds a custom touch to any room. We built ours to fit an empty wall in our awkwardly shaped living room, and guests always notice it. Tools Needed: Kreg …

This DIY coffee table will run you around just $40 or free, if you have extra scrap wood laying around.

We guide you on how to make a Kreg pocket hole, so you can start building your own furniture!