Beautiful tiered trays have been everywhere we look lately — from home shows to boutiques to our favorite home decor shops. So we decided to build one of our own, but with a twist… get it? We added a simple and affordable turntable mechanism to the bottom, giving this two-tiered square tray a bit of […]
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Simple Countertop Towel Ladder and Utensil Organizer
In every kitchen the countertop space is valuable real estate! Recently friend of mine suggested a play on the well known quilt ladder, but for hand towels. This idea solved a problem for me. We used to have a dish washer with a front handle, and that is where we kept our towels to dry […]
How to Build a DIY Floating Shelf (or Two!)
When it comes to classic decor, a basic floating shelf is at the top of my list. Whether your style is more rustic, modern, or classic, a DIY floating shelf is doable and beautiful. Add decor space and storage to a living room, bathroom, laundry room, kids room, family room, kitchen, hallway… did we miss […]
Build a Countertop Spice Storage Bin + Printable Spice Labels
How do you store your kitchen spices? This cute countertop spice storage bin is made with a 1/4 sheet of plywood, and can be finished in one Saturday. There is quite a bit of down time while letting stain or paint dry. So, you can still get your chores done too! I designed this build […]
Custom DIY Adjustable Drawer Organizer for Utensils and More
Don’t we all have a dirty little secret that looks like this in our kitchen? A drawer that is just a mess. Or maybe this… what once was organized is no longer. I spent a few hours with my saw, and now I no longer have those particular skeletons in my closet! Now they look […]
The Simplest Trick to Hang a Gallery Wall
Krista is here again today with her latest project — an easy and simple trick to hang a gallery wall of frames. Using this simple hack (with something you probably already have around the house), she was able to hang an entire large gallery wall of 47 frames in just TWO HOURS with zero holes […]
Another Easy DIY Wood Star for Christmas: Plywood Pennant Triangle Star
Today’s easy DIY wood star for Christmas wraps up the series of 5 wooden stars for your holiday decorating, part of our Creative Christmas series. These are all great for Christmas, but you can save them year-round for the 4th of July and other patriotic holidays, too! Previously we’ve shown you the large rustic reclaimed […]
How to Build a Large Rustic Wood Star from Old Fence Boards
Last week during our Creative Christmas series, Krista shared how to build this easy trio of wood Christmas stars. And when something turns out so well… you build it even BIGGER, right? This large rustic wood star is perfect for Christmas but will be right at home during the summer for the 4th of July […]
How to Build Rustic Herringbone Wood Christmas Trees
Remember a few days ago when we teased you with a photo of these in Krista’s 3D wood tree tutorial (and the wood Christmas stars tutorial)? Tease no longer — it’s time to show you how to build these rustic herringbone wood Christmas trees! These will look so cute on your porch from November to […]
Easy DIY Wooden Christmas Stars, 3 Different Ways, from One Board
It can’t be a Creative Christmas without some STARS! Krista built not just one star but FIVE to share with you, and today we’re starting with these DIY wooden Christmas stars, made from just one board and made easy with a simple tool you probably haven’t used since high school. Krista made the wood star […]
How to Build 3D Wood Trees for Christmas and Winter Decor
Continuing in our Creative Christmas series: Krista envisioned and built these adorable rustic 3D wood trees from reclaimed wood, built with angled tiers of wood slats stacked pyramid-style on top of each other. Perfect for Christmas and the whole winter. The cutting and assembly method is so brilliant, and Krista walks you through it all in […]
How to Build Space-Saving Deck Benches for a Small Deck
Just like dessert at your favorite restaurant — I always like saving the best for last! 😉 Today to wrap up our #2x4andMore series, I’m so thrilled to have an amazing building plan and video tutorial for you from our friend and contributor Krista. (There’s still time to share your projects at the link party and […]
How to Build a Plywood Toy Storage Box with Wheels
We’ve had a great week sharing our Plywood Pretty projects with you — be sure to share yours here and check out all our new plywood projects here — and we’re not done yet! Stay tuned for a few more projects before the week is up. This morning we have an easy wheeled toy storage […]
How to Make a Plywood Pennant Banner
As we’ve been showing during our Plywood Pretty week, plywood is such a versatile medium: great for building things like daybeds and benches and shelves but also great for projects like shiplap and giant pegboards — and a small and easy one-day project like today’s plywood pennant banner! Be sure to subscribe by email or RSS and follow along over […]
How to Build A One-Sheet Plywood Leaning Shelf
During our Plywood Pretty week, we’re showing projects that are not just built with plywood, but that use the natural look of plywood as part of the design aesthetic, showing off the wood grain and the banded edges. (Be sure to subscribe by email or RSS and follow along over on Facebook and Instagram with #PlywoodPretty so you won’t miss any of […]
