How To Make Your Own Wood Door Mat
Hello homemakers like me. Here's a new one for our DIY projects collection. It's a wooden doormat. Yes, you heard me right, wooden door mat. The design is such that it doesn't house dirt and is very elegant. You can open the free tutorial below to see how it's done and also follow the step by step instructions to make this wooden doormat for your home and as a housewarming gift for friends! Materials needed: - 7 lengths of 1" x 2" x 29" wood (ask someone at the hardware store to cut the usual 1...
Cool Wall-Mounted Knife Rack
If your kitchen is blessed with quality knives, then I’m sure you’ll agree with me that they deserve good storage. Knives in drawers can result to dulling the edges, marks on the drawers and much more. Not a good sight, to be honest. Why not provide a home for these knives by making this cool wall-mounted knife rack? It’s a win win, for the knives and for those surfaces in the kitchen! Materials needed: 1x6 wood board, (cut to 17 inches long) Tape measure or ruler Power drill 1-inch Forstner drill b...
DIY Chalkboard City Blocks
Wooden building blocks are great for young kids. They give room for a lot of imagination and fun.These wooden chalkboard blocks even make the whole playing process more interesting, gives double imagination. Your kids will definitely be thrilled to receive these cool blocks to their toy collection. Well, if you are still in doubt, why not make these chalkboard city blocks and see for yourself. Good luck! Materials needed: one length of 2X4 lumber chalkboard paint foam roller paint tray sandpaper ...
How to Make a DIY Ladder Chair
Hello friends. I'm here once again with the free guide for making this ladder chair originally designed by Benjamin Franklin. It combines the functionality of a chair and a ladder in one fell swoop and so, is a must have for everyone, more so as it comes with an amazing tutorial that takes you through the step by step process of making this great chair. So friends, out with the tool box and get to work right away! Materials needed: Wood 1-1/4″ pocket screws 1-1/2″ pocket screws 1-1/4″ wood...
Easy Changeable Frame For Signs
Hey Friends! You don't need to pay that handyman for wood signs all the time. You can simply DIY a changeable frame for signs. How cool? Well, start by following the step-by-step instructions in this tutorial! Materials needed: one – 1″ x 2″ x 8′ boards 24″ matboard (for the back) turn buttons 5/8″ finishing nails 2″ finishing nails wood glue black spray paint (optional) wood stain or Tung oil miter saw circular saw or table saw orbital sander clamps square air compressor with a nail ...
How to Make a Cacti from Coasters
I know that we have already had with you a few projects with coasters. But you understand how I love these kitchen ideas and I`m always excited to share with you. Moreover this tutorial os quite unusual because it`s like a puzzle. Our big cactus will consist of small coasters and you are just to take the number you need for a tea party. Things you need: Slab of wood planed to 3/8” Terra Cotta pot with approx 4.25” opening Plaster of Paris Round lid the size you want for y...
Minimalist Earring Holder
Sometimes you go to the shop to buy some thing and you have a particular view on how it must look. Unfortunately, it`s a usual situation when shop items miss our expectations and we don`t buy anything at least. This is about me searching for earring holder. As I have got many earrings, I wish to organize them. This time I will not look for this item online or offline, I will do it myself. My holder will look modern and minimalistic, as I like. Things you need: 8” x 8” Piece of Wood Sandpaper A Dri...
Minimalistic Hanging Organizer
It seems like working with wood is difficult. But our new project is to reject all your such-like thoughts. Follow and make a nice and minimalistic organizer. I even think that it fit any room: a kitchen, a hall or your cabinet. It will be your useful helper and keeper of your important thoughts in every of those rooms. Things you need: plywood sheet 30x60cm balsa wood (for the pocket) cork sheet A5 plain page notebook wood glue craft knife and ruler
Wood Bottle Stoppers
Sometimes I look at different bottles and they look like pieces of art. I`m not a lover of alcohol, frankly speaking and I haven`t got a cellaret full of bottles. But I think that it`s wonderful to have a nice collection of elegant decanters. That is what we`re going to make today. This collection can become not only a homemade project but also a gift for your close person. Our bottle stoppers will be made of wood. Let`s get started! Things you need: wood block or knob cork super glue ...
Super Easy Wooden Tags
In the original source the author makes wooden tags for gifts. The idea is cool and you can also make these easy tags for this purpose. But I have found one more idea how to use them. I have got a lot of different plants at home and every plant needs individual care-about. So I`m going to write on these tags the name of the plant and another side will be for some tips how to take care of it. I think that these tags are quite universal and you will also find some ideas how to use them. Things you need: ...
How To Make A Bathtub Tray
I don`t know how do you like it, but I absolutely adore spending hours in my bath, relaxing, reading or even watching films. So to have a bathtub try is an absolute necessity for me. It looks not only functional, but also stylish.The author provides us with 3 different styles to make this tray. The first one is the simplest and doesn`t cost anything, the second is functional and the last one is pretty also. You can look at every style and choose what you want. Things you need: scrap wood stain san...
Gorgeous Wood And Leather Wine Rack
Wood is the perfect material because it is mixed perfectly with other textures. Today we work with wood and leather and if you`re a wine connoisseur, you need this piece of furniture. Wine bottles look outstanding in the leather belts. Just imagine how you will take one from your new wine rack and enjoy the smell of good wine in the evening. Let`s get started! Things you need: leather strips metal hardware 2 pine or whitewood boards (1x4x8)
Natural Branch Art Headboard
For this tutorial you`ll need some brunches. So, it`s a good reason to go for a walk to the forest or to the nearest park and pick up brunches for our diyl. We`re going to make a branch headboard because i would like to fill the space above my bed, but actually you can use this decor anywhere you wish. It looks so natural and I even couldn`t imagine simpler and more effective decor for my bedroom. Things you need: branches pruning shears measuring tape 1in x 2in boards sandpaper white acrylic p...
Rustic Napkin Holder
Have you got some clothespin that aren`t functional anymore? Don`t hurry to throw them away because you can upcycle them in this tutorial. A completely nice napkin holder can be made from your old clothespins. I don`t like plastic things in my house, but many holders from shops are made from this material. I decided that it`s better to make a holder for my kitchen table myself. This thing is absolutely easy to do, but you`ll use it every day. Let`s get started! Things you need: Clothespins Hot glue...
Useful Desk Supplies
I like the piece and order in my place of work. A few different organizers on my desk help me to keep all things in order. But organizers are never too much)that`s why we`re going to make one more with you to put there all your pens, pencils, crayons and scissors. This organizer will also be cool for students. So let`s make it and put on our desks. Things you need: Tape Measure Miter Saw Jig Saw drill/driver Random Orbital Sander or Sanding Sponge Hand Clamps ...