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Simple Wood Projects you can Gift for the Holidays

Create a beautiful and functional handmade gift from scrap wood!

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Building Projects for Beginners

This post will take you a step by step process to build your own barn door with minimal tools. CLICK NOW for the tutorial along with downloadable FREE PLANS. You can apply the simple process to build one to fit your space.

A Quick-n-Dirty Way to Build a Barn Door

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How to Fix a Towel Ring Holder that is Loose

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DIY Modern Farmhouse Dining Table for Beginners

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If you're looking for memo board ideas for your home or office, you're in the right place. I've curated 23 DIY memo boards. Some are built from scratch, and others are makeovers or up-cycles. Scroll down, find your favorite and make it yourself! Each photo links to the tutorial. Enjoy!

23 DIY Memo Board Ideas for your Home or Office

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This DIY redwood plant stand is a quick beginner building project that will give your porch some mid century modern flare. The minimalist look adds height to your plants without robbing them space needed to bloom. Adjust the middle piece to fit any size pot. Build singly or in pairs and place on either side of your front door. You can use it indoors or out. What do you think? Are your wheels turning? #sawdustsisters #modernplantstand #midcenturyplantstand #scrapwoodplanter

Simple DIY Redwood Plant Stand

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If you're looking to learn how to build a dining room bench seat, you must be a mom or grandma craving for more sitting space around the table. There's nothing like having everyone gathered around the table for a good meal. So, I hear you, girl! Read on for a quick and easy DIY and replace a couple of dining room chairs with a functional bench that can potentially double your sitting space.

The Easiest Way to Build a Dining Room Bench Seat

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This beginner- friendly tutorial is a for two sided barn door with rustic decorative trim on both sides. Use wood boards from the big box store and birch plywood for a budget friendly project. This project lays out the steps to build a door of any size while still keeping the 1- 3/4" door width required by standard sliding barn door hardware. #sawdustsisters #barndoor #slidingbarndoor #doublesidedbarndoor

How to Build a Two Sided Barn Door

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How to Paint PVC Pipe to Look like Metal

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DIY nesting apple boxes are a multi-purpose variation of the traditional apple boxes. They're deeper than the norm and made from sturdy 1/2" birch plywood. They're easy to build, light weight, stackable, and a breeze to store.

How to Install a Finger Pull on a Sliding Barn Door

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Installing barn door hardware can be intimidating. Follow the step by step instructions ahead to hang sliding door hardware onto wooden studs on regular drywall. You can do it!

Installing Barn Door Hardware in 5 Easy Steps

A fireplace plywood surround is an inexpensive way to give a modern fireplace a touch of character. These planks are made from ripped plywood and stained in a variety of colors. You will be amazed at how easy it is to create this look!

DIY Modern Fireplace Plywood Surround

If you are looking to display your towels with a unique touch, consider a DIY towel rack treatment. The modern farmhouse look adds a neutral, yet updated feel to any bathroom. This 90's master bath has been getting a budget-friendly update for the past year. Click to find easy ways to incorporate some of the same ideas in your own space!

DIY Towel Rack with Homemade Peel and Stick Planks

If you’re looking to get the most out of your DIY or renovation project, safety has to come first. For most people, doing a home project by yourself can seem daunting, but with care and practice you can end up with an even more fulfilling than a professional would give you. Whether you’re building a scrap wood project or building a new kitchen table, keep these simple tips in mind to avoid hazards at home and maximize your efficiency and cut back on safety risks.

6 Home Safety Hazards to be aware of while DIY-ing

Migrating from knotty alder to grey kitchen cabinets is a budget-friendly way to give an outdated kitchen a modern look. Whether you do it yourself or hire it out, it is a job that requires a bit of research, motivation, and attention to detail. It took me three years to pull the trigger on this 90's -very- knotty kitchen. But now that it's done, I am thrilled with the results and glad I took the time to think it through.

From Knotty Alder to Light Grey Kitchen Cabinets

If you are looking to update your bathroom with a unique touch, consider a black vanity. The sleek look adds a neutral, yet modern feel to any bathroom. The vanity in my master bath is large, and I was skeptical about painting it, but once finished, the black color was the perfect choice to update this 90's bathroom on a small budget.

Master Bath Update: Sleek Black Vanity Makeover

The best paint roller for wallsI never would've thought the solution to my problem would be so simple.

My $2 Secret to Painting Walls Fast

Wainscoting Panels: Getting the look without breaking the bank

Basement bedroom from little boy teen. Budget friendly decorating ideas!

Room Decor Ideas for Teen Boys

The BEST paint for both existing furniture AND raw wood. Don't fret, painting does not have to be stressful!

Best Paint for Furniture and Raw Wood

Removing baseboards with this tool is SO much easier!

How to Remove Baseboards…and what NOT to do {video tutorial}

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Meet Janice Thomas

Hi! I’m Janice – a college professor with a growing collection of power tools and great anticipation for summer projects. Outside of work, you can find me watching Netflix with a bowl of popcorn, or sorting through my scrap wood pile planning my next project. I’m passionate about teaching women to start building simple pieces to beautify their homes, whether or not they have a handyman in their lives. Click here to read more

Simple Wood Projects you can Gift for the Holidays

Building Projects for Beginners

A Quick-n-Dirty Way to Build a Barn Door

How to Fix a Towel Ring Holder that is Loose

DIY Modern Farmhouse Dining Table for Beginners

23 DIY Memo Board Ideas for your Home or Office

Simple DIY Redwood Plant Stand

The Easiest Way to Build a Dining Room Bench Seat

How to Build a Two Sided Barn Door

How to Paint PVC Pipe to Look like Metal

DIY Deep Nested Apple Boxes

How to Install a Finger Pull on a Sliding Barn Door

RENOVATIONS AND MAKEOVERS

Installing Barn Door Hardware in 5 Easy Steps

DIY Modern Fireplace Plywood Surround

DIY Towel Rack with Homemade Peel and Stick Planks

6 Home Safety Hazards to be aware of while DIY-ing

From Knotty Alder to Light Grey Kitchen Cabinets

Master Bath Update: Sleek Black Vanity Makeover

My $2 Secret to Painting Walls Fast

DIY Stick-On Mirror Frame

Wainscoting Panels: Getting the look without breaking the bank

Room Decor Ideas for Teen Boys

Best Paint for Furniture and Raw Wood

How to Remove Baseboards…and what NOT to do {video tutorial}

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