Fawn's library built-in bookshelves were created from one plan. One was was slightly shorter so we altered the plan for that side by 1/2". So Fawn and Jerry build 3 bookshelves for each side of their library which is about 18' tall. I had Fawn build another set of 6 bookshelves to sit on top of Continue Reading
October 11, 2016
Classroom iPad Docking Station
I built this Classroom iPad Docking Station for a friend who teaches first grade for a total cost of about $45. This year in our school district, all the 1st through 4th grade classrooms are supplied with iPads. The teachers were left to their own devices to find a way to store the tablets and Continue Reading
June 6, 2016
Vertical Wood Storage Lumber Cart
Today I'm sharing how I built my lumber cart for vertical scrap wood storage. The side support brackets are what make this cart so functional. Those brackets allow me to store long vertical pieces of wood securely so it can't warp, bend, bow or twist. How to Make a Lumber Cart for Vertical Continue Reading
April 12, 2015
Industrial Platform Bed
We let Madison move down into the guest bedroom in the basement because it is much larger than her old room. We had a great plan to create a really cool industrial looking bedroom/office for her in there. I drew up this platform bed plan and love the industrial look with the metal casters. It Continue Reading
April 5, 2015
Blind corner cabinet with NO wasted space!
I spent the entire last week building one cabinet, the blind corner cabinet in my pantry -- but it was worth it! You know I like to use every inch of space so when it came to designing the cabinets for my pantry corner, I had to come up with a really smart plan to give me access to the complete Continue Reading
March 29, 2015
X leg Dining Table
This X leg dining table plan is the table version of the $20 X leg bench plan I designed and built for my front porch. Build this table and two benches and you're set for a new dining room setup! This table is an easy build and requires only a few tools: a drill/driver for fastening and a miter saw Continue Reading
March 23, 2015
BoX Leg Console Table
This BoX Leg Console Table is a variation of my two-toned console table. This one with a large X in the box legs. The X's are a fun addition and are easy to add when you use the technique used in my X leg bench. You could also ad an additional shelf in the middle like in my Three Shelf Console Continue Reading
March 15, 2015
Three Shelf Console Table
This three shelf console table is a variation of my two-toned console table. It's built in exactly the same way with the exception of adding a third shelf. The legs are 2x4's so make sure you buy your wood several weeks (or more) before building to let them dry out as much as possible before Continue Reading
March 13, 2015
Plans for China Hutch Base
I partnered with QuikDrawers.com to bring you the free plans for the China Hutch. QuikDrawers sells custom drawers sized to the 1/16". Available in plywood or solid birch. Dovetail construction, pre-finished and you can get them bored and notched if you have specialty hinges so all you have to Continue Reading
March 1, 2015
Two-Tone Console Table
This console table is super easy to build yet the two tone finish gives it a unique, rich appearance. For the tabletop and lower shelf, I used reclaimed pine and stained them with deep mocha and black onyx. The legs are made from new 2x4 lumber and is stained with honey maple and walnut. I top Continue Reading
February 16, 2015
Narrow Lumber Storage Unit
For a couple years my scrap lumber was kept in my Hall of Shame. No matter how many time I neatly piled and organized it continually ended up in a big mess because I had to dig around every time I wanted to find something. I finally set aside some and built some organizational storage units to Continue Reading
January 18, 2015
Library wall to wall bookcases – free plans
Today I'm sharing detailed plans for my wall to wall library bookcases. These plans utilize straight top rails instead of arches in the faceframes. If you want to do arches, simply follow my tutorial to create uniform arches for the top rail when you get to the faceframe. These plans utilized Continue Reading
January 9, 2014
Built-in Cabinets for Printer Storage – Cara Collection – free plans
This is the third installment of the Cara Collection built-in office furniture. I've already posted plans for the Bookshelf Base Cabinets and the Upper Bookshelf. This post includes for the Center Cabinets which Cara used to hold the printers she uses for work. You can add adjustable shelves and Continue Reading
January 6, 2014
Built-in Bookshelf Base Cabinet Plans – Cara Collection
This is the first installment of the Cara Collection - Built-in Office Furniture Plans. This post include free plans for the base cabinets for this bookshelf. You can configure the function of each side separately. You could have both sides be doors with adjustable shelves or both sides have Continue Reading
August 11, 2013
X leg Office Desk
A reader suggested I take my X leg bench design make an office desk, whichI thought was a great idea. WIth this plan you can build with very simple construction to create a sturdy, inexpensive desk. For about $30, it's hard to beat! Continue Reading
July 16, 2013
$20 X Leg Bench Plans and Tutorial
I'm sharing my X leg bench plans. This easy X Leg Bench can be made for about $20 in only a couple hours. All you need is some good 2x material, a miter saw and a drill. X Leg Bench Plans This post is sponsored by 3MDIY.com How to build an X Leg Bench Materials for one X Leg Continue Reading
June 24, 2013
Letter Bin Organizer
I'm hoping to build 3 or 4 of these letter bin organizers for my new office. I have a tendency to plan the accessories for a room WAY before the room is even close to being complete. Remodeling a whole room takes a loooong time and drawing plans gives me instant gratification and makes me feel Continue Reading
June 17, 2013
How to build a cabinet drawer
There are many ways to build a cabinet drawer. This method requires a router or table saw to cut a dado which will hold the drawer bottom. Continue Reading
March 17, 2013
Build it: Rolling Storage Cabinet – free plans
I was looking through some older posts and noticed "Workshop fav: Rolling work cart" . Mine is metal and I do use it for tools on jobsites (whatever room is under construction) but this would be a great storage cabinet in an office or craft room as well so I whipped up some Continue Reading
February 11, 2013
How to build and install a pull out pantry style storage cabinet
I built pullout pantry style storage cabinets in my laundry room because my cabinets are 36" deep. 36" is a lot of storage room. The problem is the items in the back would be difficult to reach and I don't want to have to move all the front items out of the way to reach deep in the back. That Continue Reading
February 8, 2013
How to make a Pull-out Sweater Drying Rack
I shared an update of my pullout sweater drying rack on facebook this week and WOWZA, people get excited about storage saving drying racks! LOL It's really an easy project. You just have to plan ahead in your remodel so you have room for some hidden pullout drying racks --somewhere. You could do Continue Reading
January 28, 2013
DIY Storage Bench
These free project plans are for an 18" tall bench that can be stained, pained or upholstered with storage inside. Perfect for a bedroom, living room, playroom or anywhere else one might need an extra seat with some hidden storage. Continue Reading
