Learn how to build an easy wood 2×6 bench from just 3 boards! This modern DIY waterfall bench tutorial is easy for beginners and includes detailed woodworking plans. Want a different style DIY wood bench? Try this $25 easy DIY farmhouse bench and this 2-board outdoor garden bench. Get the waterfall bench plans here Easy […]
How to Make a Wooden Bench from Just 2 Boards
Come learn how to make a wooden bench. This simple build requires just two boards (2x8x8′) and takes less than an hour! More to build using structural lumber: How to build space-saving benches for a small deck – How to build a hexagon planter – How to build a garden arbor/wedding arch How to Make […]
20 Easy DIY 2×4 Wood Projects
There are so many 2×4 wood projects, but we’ve rounded up 20 of our favorites for you to try. From benches and tables to shelving and plant stands, you’re sure to find a wood project or two you’ll love. For even more ideas, please explore our entire 2x4andMore wood project collection. If you’ve build […]
100+ Stylish 2×4 Projects You Can Totally Do!
If you’ve got the DIY builder’s bug, we’ve got tons of ideas for you! 2×4’s (and other structural lumber) are great to build with because they’re easily acquired, come in all different lengths to suit your needs, are sturdy and inexpensive! Whether you’re a first time builder or a woodworking pro, there are so many […]
Watercolor Printable 2018 Calendar + Easy DIY Desk Calendar Tutorial
Can you believe it’s only 3 weeks until we ring in the new year — 2018?! already?! I was just getting used to writing the 7 in 2017! It’s also less than two weeks until Christmas, so today’s last-minute gift tutorial and free printable 2018 calendar will help you cross those last few friends, neighbors, […]
20+ Fantastic DIY 2×4 Shelving Ideas
Awhile back, we spent a whole week talking about how 2×4 and other structural lumber can be a great material for building all sorts of things since it’s so sturdy and inexpensive. Shelving is a big part of this! Storage shelves for a garage or basement can be left plain and simple, but there are […]
75+ Things to Build with 2x4s and Other Structural Lumber
And just like that, we’re wrapping up another of our week-long series of themed posts… #2x4andMore is in the books, but never fear, we’ll have more building projects coming up because you know we just can’t quit 😉 In case you didn’t get the memo during all of our posts this week: structural lumber is […]
How to Build Space-Saving Deck Benches for a Small Deck
Krista had a small deck at the back of her home that just wasn’t living up to its potential to be an asset to the outdoor space. When she couldn’t find anything online (gasp!) that would give her exactly the seating she wanted without taking up precious deck footage, she hit the drawing board and […]
50+ Fun Outdoor 2×4 Projects to DIY for Your Patio, Yard, and Garden
You can do amazing things with 2×4 or other structural lumber, some simple building materials and tools, and your own elbow grease! If you’re looking for some ways to revamp your outdoor space this summer, we’ve got the perfect #2x4andMore roundup for you. Just grab your favorite tutorials here, snag some structural lumber and get to […]
How to Build a One Board 2×8 Hexagon Planter
Hello Remodelaholic readers! Colleen here, DIYer behind Lemon Thistle. Today, I’m excited to be back to share a patio friendly DIY for the 2×4 and More series! This DIY Hexagon planter takes only one 12 foot 2×8 and a few tools. My dad and I put this together in an afternoon and it’s making the perfect […]
15+ Beautiful 2×4 Benches and Seating Ideas
Structural lumber like 2×4’s can be used in so many more ways than just building a house. 2×4’s are a perfect material to make benches! It would seem there would be only so many ways to make a 2×4 bench, but really there are a lot of creative ideas, so today for our #2x4andMore series […]
15 Simple & Fun 4×4 Wood Crafts
What better way to continue our #2x4andMore week on the 4th of July than with 4x4s! 4×4 wood posts are good for more than just fences and beams. We’ve rounded up 15 of our favorite 4×4 wood crafts to inspire your DIY creativity. You can buy brand new 4×4 posts at your local hardware store […]
20 Things to Build from 2×2 Wood Boards
Next up in our #2x4andMore Week — 20 things you can build with 2×2 wood! “Wait, what? 2x2s? I thought this week was about 2x4s!” Yes, you’re right — this week is all about 2x4s and other structural lumber, so we didn’t want to forget the 2×4’s smaller brother, the versatile and useful 2×2. Each of […]
Top Tips for Working with 2×4’s: Selecting Boards, Plus Tips for Cutting, Drilling, and Ripping
In case you missed the announcement and challenge yesterday, this week on Remodelaholic is all about building with 2x4s and other structural lumber. It often gets a bad rap as being plain or boring, but with some creativity and a few tricks and tips under your belt, 2x4s and their companions along the lumber aisle […]
2×4 and More: 14 New DIY Structural Lumber and 2×4 Project Tutorials
Happy July! I can’t believe the summer is passing so quickly. We are having a great summer and I hope you are too — and today we’re kicking off another special week here at Remodelaholic! A few times a year, we pick a theme and bring in some of our favorite bloggers to do a […]
