What Can You Make with an Avocado Seed? (Plus Giveaway!!)

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When I was a kid, I hated avocados. I have never been a picky eater, in fact the list of foods I don’t like is a whole lot shorter than the list of foods I do like. As I got older, I started eating avocados and I cannot get enough of them. Isn’t it funny [...]

Free Plans to Build a Joss & Main Inspired Edison Cabinet

Edison Cabinet

I swear, if I had the wall space, I would build this cabinet to display plates and bowls! I love it – it is such an easy and quick build, plus it can be stained or painted to match any decor! My boyfriend just bought a house that is in dire need of renovation and [...]

How to Replace a Wall Oven

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About a month ago, my wall oven died. At this point, I’d had it for twelve years and it was acting funny (“F” codes on the screen, shut itself off during cooking, etc.) so I kind of figured the end was near. I already had an idea on what brand I wanted to buy to [...]

How to Make Custom Covers For Your Power Tools

How to Make Your Own Power Tool Covers

I don’t have a shop so my power tools are stored under the carport. I’d really like to make covers to keep the rust off of them and mainly so they don’t get wet during one of our howling Southern rain storms!

My table saw and my miter saw (on the stand) sport waterproof grill [...]

Free Plans to Build a Demilune Table with Straight Aprons

Demilune Table with Straight Sides

As promised, here are plans for the demilune table for those who are not quite ready to take the plunge and try to cut a bazillion kerfs in plywood for rounded aprons. This plan is extremely straightforward and a perfect build for the novice (though I swear cutting the kerfs for the rounded aprons was [...]

A Bath Faucet That Is Spot and Fingerprint Resistant? Yes, Please!!

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I’ve spent a lot of time in the past remodeling both bathrooms in my house. I love being able to show off all of my handiwork  including new tub, new toilet, new sink, and the new faucet.  That is – until I [...]

How to Make a Sign out of a Rustic Ammo Box Lid

Ammo Box Lid Sign

I have a few lids to wood ammunition boxes. A couple of years ago, I used the boxes to create a magazine holder for The Design Confidential (I also drew plans to build your own). I had no idea what I was going to do with these lids until inspiration struck one day… I’ve had a [...]

How to Build Decorative Wood Pedestals

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I saw these pedestals online and instantly fell in love with them… They could be made so quickly and easily, plus be customized to match any decor. The best part is that I could tap into my constantly-growing scrap pile and they cost me basically nothing but a little time!

Materials:

Scrap pieces of [...]

Free Plans to Build a Demilune Console Table

Demilune Console Table

Aaaah, the demilune table with its graceful curves and elegance can sometimes provide a challenge to build for woodworkers such as myself. In all honesty, cutting the curved pieces for the sides is not difficult at all! I started building this table before I published the plans so that I could put them to a [...]

Free Plans to Build a One Kings Lane Inspired Trix Media Cabinet – Large

One Kings Lane Inspired Trix Media Cabinet

Who wouldn’t love a media cabinet with nice clean lines like this one? This quick and easy build will have your media components and accessories looking good in a flash!

One Kings Lane Inspired Trix Media Cabinet

Materials:

1-1/4″ pocket hole screws 1-1/4″ brad nails Edge banding, if desired Two sets of 16″ drawer [...]