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Over 50 beginner woodworking projects

Looking for woodworking projects you can do yourself?

From building furniture to simple woodworking projects, and everything you need to know to get them done, you will find the perfect woodworking project to fit your needs.

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How to Cover Plywood Edges

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21 DIY Wood Gifts For Dad: Last-minute Ideas

Learn how to cut wood WITHOUT a power saw using a miter box for beginner woodworking projects, baseboards, and molding. This is your detailed tutorial on how to use a miter box. Great for apartments!

How to Use a Miter Box (Cut Wood without a Power Saw)

Learn how to make a DIY Lego Table with Storage and folding sides with the detailed tutorial and plans. This table is perfect for small spaces.

DIY Lego Table with Storage for Small Spaces

Create the perfect spot to unwind and relax with these easy DIY Hammock stand ideas - including plans, instructions, and even video tutorials.

10 DIY Hammock Stand Ideas with Plans

Learn how to build this simple and modern DIY potting bench with a step-by-step tutorial and plans. It can also double as a plant display or console table. Great beginner woodworking project.

Easy Modern DIY Potting Bench

Get all the details, uses, and reviews on the newest tools released by Kreg Tools in March 2022 for their joinery, hardware, and workshop lineup.

NEW Kreg Tools for Joinery, Hardware, and Workshop – A Review

Confused about the Kreg Jig models? Here is everything you need to decide about which Kreg jig to buy for beginners or experienced makers.

Which Kreg Jig to Buy for Beginners (The Answer)

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$10 DIY Tiered Planter Box

Do you know you can make your very own DIY upholstered Storage Ottoman with a few basic tools and simple upholstery? Here is the tutorial!

DIY Upholstered Storage Ottoman

Learn how to build a DIY rotating bookcase which is perfect for lots of storage in the corner of a room with the full tutorial and plans.

DIY Rotating Bookcase

Easy DIY Dry erase meal planner board. Quick and easy menu board for home or restaurants. Easy to make and so cheap too! #anikasdiylife.

Easy Dry Erase DIY Menu Board for Meal Planning

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How to Build a Sandpaper Organizer with Sander Storage

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37 Creative DIY Headboard Ideas To Try

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Best of 2021: Reader Favorite Projects

Learn how to build an easy DIY Christmas tree shelf in a couple of hours with this simple step-by-step tutorial.

Quick DIY Christmas Tree Shelf

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DIY Walnut Cutting Board with Brass Inlay

Want to build a wooden DIY tool box? With these beginner-friendly plans, tools, and supplies, you can build your first toolbox in under an hour!

Easy DIY Tool Box Organizer Using Wood

Turn your scrap wood into Christmas decor today with these simple yet beautiful Christmas woodworking project ideas!

23 Easy Scrap Wood Christmas Projects for 2021

Learn how to make these easy colorful 3-D DIY wooden Christmas Trees using plywood. They are perfect for outdoor yard decor, centerpieces, or even the mantle and can be made using scrap plywood!

Easy DIY Wooden Christmas Trees

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37 DIY Nightstand Ideas To Build

A simple beginner-friendly explanation of what is saw kerf and why you need to account for it to get accurate cuts.

What is Saw Kerf – Why it is Important When Cutting Wood

Have you ever needed to cut curves on a project or saw a hole in a piece of wood?  You can do that and more with a jigsaw! 

How to use a Jigsaw

Build a simple DIY device charging station to get the wire clutter under control with a family charging station including a built-in wireless charger.

DIY Device Charging Station

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