Don’t ask me what a noodle bench is for although I’m guessing maybe to hang noodles over it?  At any rate I built this cutie from scrap wood and I’m sharing my plans so you too can have a noodle bench. A DIY tutorial to build a noodle bench. A simple, shallow bench used mostly for decor this bench is a quick and easy build with my plans. Benches are like pillows, you can never have enough.   ..read more

Every new college student needs this dorm room storage ottoman.  It’s a perfect, simple build that has so much functionality.  Let me show you how to make it down below. A DIY tutorial to build a dorm room storage ottoman. Make this simple cube with tons of hidden storage perfect for college dorm life. Do you have a college bound teenager in your life?  Or maybe a playroom that needs hidden storage and extra seating?   ..read more

The never ending quest to curtail all those books and toys goes on and on.  But today we have a storage solution that may interest you.  How about this two tier compartment style book rack and toy storage unit? A DIY tutorial to build a book rack and toy storage unit. Make this generous sized open access shelf for lots of books and toys. It’s Week 6 of Handbuilt Holiday and this gift build idea is more on the practical side.   ..read more

Camp Hideaway would not be complete without the DIY 18″ doll cot bed.  And I’m here to share the plans so you can make the doll cot too! A DIY tutorial to build an 18 inch doll size cot bed. Fits perfectly in the doll camp hideaway. Every doll needs a cot bed! Every Fall as the holiday season approaches Ana White and I share gift build ideas in a series called Handbuilt Holiday.   ..read more

Need a large space to gather for a meal?  Let’s build a simple sawhorse dining table that can accommodate all your guests.  And when you’re done celebrating you can use the sawhorses for all kinds of DIY projects.  This sawhorse table seats 18 people with ease and even better is the quick set up and take down. A DIY tutorial to build a sawhorse dining table. Make these simple sawhorses to serve as bases for a large portable dining table ..read more

The post about a 3 drawer nightstand is sponsored by Kreg Tool.  When you want the perfect size nightstand with 3 perfect drawers you build it yourself.  I’m sharing the details on how to make this 3 drawer nightstand complete with plans so you can build one too! A DIY tutorial to build a 3 drawer nightstand. Make this nightstand for your bedroom perfect with 3 roomy drawers for storage. I had envisioned this nightstand in my head for a good long while.   ..read more

If you’ve been building furniture for some time chances are you have a bit of a wood stash on hand.  So I’m serious when I say ‘shop your wood stash first’.  Chances are you probably have all the pieces on hand to make something amazing and that’s the story with this simple shiplap table.  I’m sharing how to build this DIY shiplap style table perfect for any space big or small. A DIY tutorial to build a shiplap simple table ..read more

True to the spirit of DIY I’m at it again building things I have envisioned in my mind but don’t really exist in the retail space.  Enter my DIY primitive nightstands complete with a simple door, plenty of storage space inside and a movable shelf. A DIY tutorial to build a primitive style nightstand. Make this nightstand with a door and plenty of enclosed storage using my plans here. First off let me say I’m not a huge fan of the finish on these nightstands but I’m sharing them with you anyways because it’s the plans that matter.   ..read more

Over the years I’ve come to the conclusion that scrap wood will always find a home.  Today I used some plywood scraps to makeover a basic coffee table and I can honestly say plywood has a new found spot in my heart. A DIY tutorial for a coffee table makeover using plywood scraps. Make your coffee table beautiful with just a few steps. Yes you can take a simple, inexpensive retail coffee table and really make it your own with just a little creative thinking.   ..read more

Desks, desks and more desks!  It seems everyone is making a workspace for themselves and that calls for a desk.  Today I’m sharing how to build this simple modern desk with an organized hutch shelf.  Let’s get building. A DIY tutorial to build a simple modern desk. Make this user friendly ample desk with modern legs and hutch organizer using my plans. You want an organized spot away from the dining room table so you can feel productive and focus.   ..read more