Compound mitre trays for Dummies
If angles and bevels get you all flustered and frustrated, fear no more! I have an almost fool-proof method for making compound mitre trays! Hint: there is almost no thinking involved! There has been one project that I have wanted to do for YEARS, but just couldn’t get my head around it. I watched the […]
Slatted plant stand for a bay window
Do you have a bay window? One that lets in lots of natural light, but is impossible to fit a piece of furniture in? Today I’m showing how I made a slatted plant stand to take advantage of the light without taking up much space. My Aunt has a green thumb. It’s kind of irritating […]
Simple scrap wood armrest table
Nothing says love like a handmade gift. This simple scrap wood armrest table takes almost no time to make, is beautiful and functional and costs next to nothing… except for the love you put into making it. I’ve been thinking about the Holidays this year, and while my family is fortunate and I have been […]
Make a lap desk by bending wood
Whether you’re dreaming of breakfast in bed, or need a surface for your WFH job, today I’m testing out how to make a lap desk by bending wood. One board and a bit of care to your own DIY lap desk. Does the idea of lounging in bed on a Sunday morning, toes tucked under […]
Christmas sled
It’s TIME!! Time to get building for the Holidays and I’m starting my Holiday builds with this DIY Christmas sled. Easy, inexpensive and a great beginner building project! I know, there are tons of plans online for wooden sleds (decorative). Heck, I used Fynes Designs sled plans to build this little cutie: Which I love, […]
Scrap wood Frankenstein, ghost and Purple People Eater
There’s still time! Forget pumpkin carving and make these adorable Hallowe’en characters out of scrap wood and leftover paint! I need to do more small projects. I love big projects – the challenge, the results etc – but they are big and take a lot of time (this blog is my second job AND I’m […]
Building plans for a small shed
Need some extra storage for bicycles, garbage bins, patio furniture etc? These building plans for a small shed have you covered! I’m SO PROUD of this build! Really, if I could keep it for myself (if I had a need and the space), I totally would – my bike shed/small shed is SO BEAUTIFUL! What […]