DIY Space Saver Backyard Playset

After not being able to find a playset that seemed high quality and fit my needs, I decided to design my own! I wanted a solution that incorporated as much fun into a small footprint, as to not eat up too much of the yard. This backyard space saver playset …

How to Build a Children’s Bookshelf

When my wife was pregnant, I decided that I wanted to create my future child a large woodworking gift that would last her years. At one of the baby showers, books were given instead of cards, with messages written on the inside covers. We ended up with dozens of books, …

DIY Shoe Bench

The mudroom off the garage is where the family is generally taking shoes off, which means piles of shoes and a crowded area when entering/leaving the house. The solution? A bench with shoe storage! A seven page detailed plan set including material list, cut list, dimensions, and tips is available …

Canvas Print Frame

I turned a photo of my daughter into an 11″x14″ canvas print from Amazon as a Christmas gift for my Mom. The print looked beautiful but I thought I could make it look even better. I chose to build a 3/4″ thick, 1″ tall mahogany frame around the print. I started off …