Add Additional Storage to a Dresser or Cabinet Hey there! Remember when I shared the plans for the Brecken Dresser? It’s a great beginner project! Well, guess what? You can take it up a notch and add even more storage…
A Fabulous Chest with Lots of Storage, Inspired by Joss & Main Hey there! Check out this awesome little chest that’s just perfect for storing linens or hiding all sorts of random stuff. The plans to build the Greene chest…
A Knock-Off Console Table Inspired by a Catalog Retailer This console table is another super-easy build. The DIY furniture plans (suitable for any skill level) to build a Montauk Console Table are inspired by Pottery Barn using straight off-the-shelf boards.…
Free Plans to Build a Table Inspired by Joss & Main Earlier, I posted plans for the Banyan Coffee Table and mentioned that it was part of a collection with a couple of other pieces. As promised, here is another…
Free Furniture Plans to Build a Tessa Ottoman Everyone needs a place to put their feet up and relax, right? These free furniture plans to build a Tessa Ottoman fit that bill perfectly! This ottoman is easy to construct with…
How to Make Art with Wallpaper Wallpaper is a very versatile material… Well, if it is used in craft and home decor projects other than just covering the walls! There is some really great paintable wallpaper available in all sorts…
An Easy Tutorial on Repairing Drywall I was finally replacing the windows in my dining room (the final three in the whole house!!), and laying new flooring in the kitchen and dining room. When I removed a sort of “built-in”…
Free Plans Inspired by World Market I’ve been trying to build more outdoor seating, especially since my son’s graduation is coming up! I came upon this daybed from World Market and really liked the simplicity. It is such an easy…
An Easy to Build Ladder-Style End Table This table, inspired by Grandin Road, is a super-easy build. The plans to build a Teagan tiered table use off-the-shelf boards (except for the top) to construct a ladder-style table perfect for the…
Using White Glue as a Resist for Stain Several years ago, I wrote a post about using wood glue as a resist for stain on wood projects. I really love this technique and get a lot of questions about it.…
Say Goodbye to Worn-Out Drill Chucks: Here’s How to Replace Them Yourself I’m about done with my drills… No matter what I do, the chucks do not stay tight. Drill bits are always falling out at the wrong time. I’ve…
DIY Plans to Build a Table with Storage Today, I am sharing free plans to build a Banyan console table (inspired by Joss & Main) which is the last piece in the collection ~ I’ve already posted plans for the…
How to Turn a Console Stereo into a Liquor Cabinet Most of the furniture makeovers I do are geared toward the girls… Pretty and feminine, usually in girly paint shades and not too appealing to the opposite sex. Well, guys,…
DIY Luna Dining Chair: Step-by-Step Plans and Instructions Previously, I posted plans for the Luna Dining Table… So why not build a few chairs to match? The Luna Dining Chair plans feature a floating seat, solid back, and are super-easy to…
Reupholstering a Chair and Creating a New Seat A few years ago, I built this chair for The Design Confidential and I upholstered it. This is the chair I use at my desk any time I am on the computer.…
A Super-Simple to Build Ledge Shelf You know what? I have to confess… I absolutely adore shelving! I find so much joy in both creating and utilizing shelves. They are honestly one of the simplest things to build, and the…