A Custom Media Tower by Request Matt contacted me and asked if I could help with plans for a couple of pieces. I love requests for plans and was more than happy to oblige! The first request is for plans…
How to Use a French Cleat: A Comprehensive Guide Does anyone know what a French Cleat is? Basically, a French Cleat consists of two pieces of wood, each with a bevel cut on one edge where one piece is mounted…
A Great Alternative to Curtains I recently installed new windows in my bedroom, however, I was having a hard time decided what to use as a covering. I just cannot decide on curtains. I don’t care for Roman shades. I’m…
A Simple and Easy Guide on How to Cut Deck Posts with Notches My friend and I are were building a railing for the deck at the Rebel house. I’ll tell you what – the materials for a deck are…
Sizing for Furniture Design: Chairs and Seating Designing your own furniture is easy… Any idea or “dream” piece can be a reality including knock-off variations of designs from catalog retailers. Most retailers will provide dimensions of the piece with consistent…
I received an email from Ryan W. who was so kind to mention that he had completed his third project using my plans! How exciting!! I am so flattered that he found my plans interesting enough to actually build a…
Plans to Build an Urban Outfitters Inspired Wood Organizer Hey there! I’ve got some awesome plans for a super cool scrap-raiding project to share with you! So, I had some leftover pieces of 1/2″ plywood lying around, and I decided…
A Fabulous Console Table You Can Easily Build… This is a console table with a rustic, country look. I think it would be beautiful in a chippy, distressed finish! The DIY plans to build a Sweeten Console Table feature a…
DIY Furniture Plans – A Simple Rustic Dresser with Built-In Handles on the Drawers This dresser is truly the simplest… The DIY plans to build a Mayweather Dresser feature nine drawers (three narrow and six larger) with built-in handles consisting…
An Easy to Build DIY Wood Wall Shelf This easy to make shelf, inspired by a shelf from Anthropologie, is simple in construction. The plans to build a scalloped shelf use off-the-shelf boards with a front apron cut using a…
Fill the Small Holes in a Finished Project Sometimes I get frustrated with “stainable” wood fillers. Believe me, I have tried several of them and I never have any luck with them being “stainable”. Most of my plans call for using…
How to Repair or Replace the Pad on a Sander If you use your power sander regularly, it may be time to replace the pad. Generally, the pad on a sander is made of a thin, ridged foam to cover…
Pocket Hole Jig Basics A pocket hole jig is a great tool to use when creating wood joinery in furniture and cabinet construction. When getting started, you don’t necessarily need the most expensive jig – the most basic will do…
Easy DIY Plans to Build This Knock -Off To me, this is one of those projects where you can play with the finish to get that old “vintage-y” look! This particular side table can be personalized with any message you…
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…
A Fabulous Modern Media Stand That is Easy to Build! Inspired by a media stand from Urban Outfitters, the DIY plans to build a Hamilton Media Stand feature two cabinets, each with open shelving and a sliding door. The legs…