DIY Wood Projects

These DIY wood projects include easy woodworking projects, DIY furniture, build plans, and all kinds of approachable wood projects you can make at home.
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The Best Stain for Pine: How to Avoid a Blotchy, Uneven Finish
Staining pine with a beautiful, even finish can be a difficult task. But it's much easier when you use the best stain for pine. I tested oil-based stains, water-based stains, and gel stains to see which ones actually give the best color on pine wood. Find out which stain works best so your next pine project turns out absolutely beautiful.
The Best Wood to use for DIY Wood Accent Walls
Everything you need to know to choose the perfect wood for wood accent walls of all kinds including pros, cons, and lots of gorgeous examples. Get inspired to add a gorgeous wood wall, plus find out exactly what materials to use.
Easy, Inexpensive DIY Mantel
This DIY rustic fireplace mantel has all the charm of reclaimed wood but it’s inexpensive and easy to make using basic lumber and supplies. Get the step-by-step tutorial and you'll be ready to make your own easy chunky mantel even if you don't have woodworking experience.
How to Make Cheap and Easy DIY Shelf Brackets
These simple DIY shelf brackets are incredibly cheap and easy to make. With just a few pieces of scrap wood, you can create beautiful open shelves for any room in your house.
The Best Stain for Pine: How to Avoid a Blotchy, Uneven Finish
Not all stains look good on cheap pine. I tested popular oil-based stains, water-based stains, and gel stains to see which is actually the best stain for pine. Plus I’m sharing how several popular gel stain colors really look on pine.
23 Quick and Easy DIY Wall Shelves for Every Room in the House
These 23 DIY wall shelves are a great way to add both style and function to your home. There are ideas for all types of shelves here including floating shelves, hanging shelves, upcycled shelves, and more. And each project comes with a step-by-step tutorial to get you started. Choose your favorite and have new shelves in just a few hours.
How to Stain Cheap Pine so that it Looks Amazing
Pine is a super affordable wood, but staining it can be tricky. When you stain pine, it tends to look blotchy and uneven. But there are a few tricks you can use to avoid this - I'm sharing all the secrets to staining pine that actually looks good, including what kind of stain to use and tricks for applying it.
How to Build Simple DIY Closet Shelves for Extra Storage
This step by step tutorial and video shows you how easy it is to build diy closet shelves for any closet. These shelves can be sized to perfectly fit your closet and work great for a pantry, linen closet, craft room, or play room.
The Best Stain for Pine: How to Avoid a Blotchy, Uneven Finish
Getting a beautiful, even finish on stained pine is tough. I tested the top oil-based stains, water-based stains, and gel stains to see which ones are actually the best stain for pine. Come see what I learned so you pick the perfect stain for your next project.
23 Affordable DIY Desk Ideas
These DIY desk ideas include inspiration for building and refinishing desks to fit any space. With new desk builds, IKEA desk hacks, and desk makeovers, there are plenty of ideas here for all kinds of spaces and all levels of DIY ability. Find your perfect desk idea and create an amazing work space whether you need a home office or a homework space.
DIY wood plank headboard
Who needs shiplap when you have a gorgeous wood plank headboard like this one! This DIY wood headboard is super easy to make using only a couple of basic tools and some inexpensive lumber. Perfect for a farmhouse or eclectic style bedroom.
How to Build a DIY Planter Box
This DIY wooden planter box is beautiful, inexpensive, and easy to build. It's made from super inexpensive lumber that's affordable even now. The tapered sides, beautiful gray finish, and large size make a real statement even though it is made from inexpensive rough-cut lumber. Get the step by step instructions and build your own this weekend.
DIY Wood Bench for Cheap
Step-by-step tutorial to make a DIY wood bench from inexpensive 2x4s that works beautifully both indoors and outdoors. This DIY bench works beautifully next to a farmhouse dining table or on a porch. Build it for cheap and finish it with any color paint or stain you like.
Make a Huge DIY Chalkboard for Cheap
This large framed DIY chalkboard is easy to make yourself even if you are a beginner DIYer. And even better, it’s crazy cheap. It's perfect for a playroom or homeschool room but it's cute enough to work in ANY room in the house. Make your own with the simple step-by-step tutorial.
Cheap and Easy DIY Closet Organizer
This wood DIY closet organizer is simple to make using inexpensive wood and basic tools and can be made to fit your specific closet exactly. No complicated closet systems needed!