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My beginner woodworking projects are just what you need to get started. Every project can be made using tools from my 9 Must Have Woodworking Tools for Beginners List. So grab your tools and get started on these easy woodworking projects! Before we get started, make sure to follow me on YouTube , Facebook and Instagram to keep up with all my latest builds!

Affiliate links are used on this page. See my disclosure page for info on affiliate programs. The DIY Sliding Wood Crate Storage is one of my easiest, and most popular organization projects. This is a very simple DIY project that uses store bought crates and wall mounted sliders.

This DIY organization project is perfect for any closet or space that needs more storage. Check out this simple build and get your clutter under control! Do you need to organize your kitchen? The 3 Easy Kitchen Organization Projects are the perfect beginner projects and will help you tame your kitchen!

These projects are simple to build and require very limited tools. All you need is a miter box which you can buy at your local hardware store for under 30 bucks a miter saw works too , a drill and a few basic, inexpensive hand tools.

This simple beginner woodworking project is easy to build and only uses one 8 foot 1×8 board. This DIY project has clear step by step plans and pictures and can be made in a weekend. Do you have a messy laundry room?

We sure did and the Clothes Drying Rack helped us take back control! Having a wall mounted clothes drying rack was a game changer for us, and it looks nice too.

This is an easy project with free step by step plans that you can make to tidy up your laundry space. You can easily make this DIY Wooden Doormat with just a few tools. The free plans have clear step-by-step instructions that will guide you through the build.

You can also check out the full video tutorial to see how the DIY Wooden Doormat is made. This is a fun project to make!

This is a super simple build that you can use with pallet wood or any other type of wood. Building your own outdoor furniture is a great way to save money, and the Concrete Top Outdoor Coffee Table is an easy project to start with. A circular saw is used to cut down all of the wood for this table, and then everything is joined together with pocket holes.

Are you new to woodworking and you want to build furniture for your house? Then check out my Reclaimed Industrial Side Table. This DIY side table looks difficult to make with welded legs and a beautiful top. The DIY Writing Desk is an easy build with clean lines and a full-extension drawer. This is a smaller DIY desk and is a quick and easy build.

Pocket holes are used to easily join the wood and there are clear step-by-step instructions to walk you through making the desk drawer. The smaller size of this DIY computer desk makes this a great furniture project to take on as a beginner woodworker. You also gain a ton of flexibility by adding castors to this work table.

Since it can be rolled out of the way, this work bench is perfect for a garage shop or any other shared shop space.

With the shelf underneath you have tons of room to store your growing tool collection as well. You can also choose to adjust the size of the work table to make it fit your shop space if needed.

Need a place to store your tools? The Tool Storage Wall Cabinet is an easy build with flexible storage space and hangs on the wall with a French Cleat System see below.

Kitchen Islands Add extra counter space and storage to your kitchen with a DIY kitchen island. What Are The Easiest Woodworking Projects? Floating Shelves Create a stylish and functional storage space with floating shelves. Headboards Upgrade your bedroom decor with a unique and personalized headboard.

Compost Bins Turn your food and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost with a DIY compost bin. Bird Feeders Attract feathered friends to your yard with a handmade bird feeder. Garage Shelves Keep your garage organized and clutter-free with DIY garage shelves.

Desks Create a personalized and functional workspace with a DIY desk woodworking project. Bookshelves Keep your books and knick-knacks organized with DIY bookshelves. Plant Stands Add some greenery to your space with a handmade plant stand.

Benches Whether garden benches or indoor seating, these are relatively simple woodworking projects for beginners. What Woodworking Projects Sell The Most?

Coffee Tables Create a unique and stylish coffee table with a DIY woodworking project. Wine Racks Store your wine collection in style with a handmade wine rack. Picture Frames Showcase your favorite photos with handmade picture frames. Cutting Boards A practical and popular woodworking project, a handmade cutting board can be customized to fit any size and shape.

Birdhouses Add some charm to your outdoor space with a handmade birdhouse. Planters Wooden planters are a great way to add some greenery to your home or garden while showcasing your woodworking skills.

Outdoor Seating Building outdoor seating , such as benches or chairs, can be a challenging woodworking project that can be extremely rewarding. Wall Signs Wooden wall signs are a popular woodworking project that can be customized to add a personal touch to your home or office.

Key Racks Key racks are a practical and stylish woodworking project that can help keep your keys organized and easily accessible. Coat Racks Building a coat rack is a great way to add some storage space to your entryway while showcasing your woodworking skills.

How Do I Choose A Woodworking Project? First, consider your skill level and experience. Next, think about your interests and preferences. Are you drawn to rustic furniture or sleek, modern designs?

Finally, consider the purpose of the project. Are you making it for yourself, as a gift, or to sell? If you are able to remove the old screws without damaging the top, you can even reuse them.

Through word of mouth, I was offered the wood from a tree that had fallen down on a farm in the area. I just had to go and cut what I wanted. So keep a lookout for fallen trees. Again ask first. These are great for garden decor or for cutting wood slices for displays.

If you are handy with a chainsaw or axe you can cut out the middle to make planters for your succulents. PVC pipe is another item that has become very popular with all sorts of crafts being made with them.

Thanks to Pinterest Here are my latest PVC pipe photo planters. These have also been saved from building sites and offcuts from plumbing supplies. For a lot of my projects, I have needed foam to pad cushions, chairs, and pet beds. I put an advert out for free or very cheap foam mattresses.

Which I just cut to size, wash and reuse. I also keep old pillows and cushions which I wash and use as stuffing. Old couch cushions middle picture are also great to keep because they are usually made from high-quality foam which is very expensive. A steam cleaner can be used to clean them all up.

The items above were used to make this handmade chaise lounge made from scratch. If you are lucky enough to live near a wood mill as I do, they generally have a reject bin for wood not up to the quality they require and you can help yourself.

If you can not repair the furniture that you are given, repurpose it. With a little bit of imagination and some browsing through Pinterest, you can get some great ideas for repurposing furniture.

If you cannot restore the wood which is what I prefer to do you can always use Chalk paint, which I find hides all the blemishes and defects. This bench below was made from an old headboard and foot from two different beds. Where I live we have a recycling centre that has a shop for furniture that people have dumped that they feel is too good to throw away.

And these can be picked up for next to nothing. To keep the cost of the items I do buy down, this is how I do it. I buy all my fabrics and materials in bulk from China, usually in meter lengths. Supplies will give you a discount if you buy multiple items from them.

Always go for king size, more fabric for your money, and they are much cheaper than lining or calico. I buy all my accessories from China too. Plan ahead for projects, so all items needed can be ordered on time. I order my sanding discs in bulk and I can get discs from China for the same price as I pay for 10 in my local hardware store.

You used to have to wait months for a delivery from China, but nowadays I seem to get my orders within 2 weeks. I have a bin next to my table saw and mitresaw in which I keep all my very small scraps of wood. Not even these go to waste. I use a scrap piece of wood and glue all the small offcuts onto the surface.

I turn these into wall art for my home and to sell. If you are going to build from recycled materials the best tip I can give you is the buy a thicknesser Planer machine. I used to sand all my wood by hand to clean it up, but this machine will do it in minutes.

There are plus DIY projects on my website that have all been made from mainly recycled materials, feel free to scroll through for inspiration. Here are also some great tips and ideas if you are just starting out on your woodworking journey.

Woodworking If you are looking for any of the items used in this project, please consider using our links. By clicking on the links we will earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Which helps us come up with new and exciting ideas to share with you. Anita, these are all such terrific ideas. Thank you for sharing them. I love how you are keeping all this useful material out of the landfill.

I buy most of my project findings from AliExpress now but I have found that they are lacking in the fabric department. I also wonder what it will smell like when it gets here. I have bought made-in-China tights from a retail chain that smelled like a petroleum product of some sort that took a lot of laundering before being suitable for wearing.

Then there are the made-in-China flip flops that stunk up the mud room so badly I wondered if some critter had come in and died. Do you have any other sources or tips to share for acquiring fabric for large projects without having to spring for yards? In the meantime, I continue my search on Alibaba in the hope of the perfect find.

People throw away too much stuff. Hi Paulette, I buy most of the things I need for my projects from Wish, Aliexpress. Most of my projects are fairly small so I have never needed large amounts.

So aliexpress are great for me. They have the same fabrics as Alibaba just they sell them in small quantities and they also do a lot of free shipping. Hi, I saw ur idea on Hometalk n was really amazed at what a beautyful job u did on that dresser n mirror.

I love working with wood also but I dabble in more of refinishing antiques mostly furniture n there r times I have to repair some of the pieces. I have saved knobs, handle pulls, hingdes, screws u name it it does come in handy. I have plenty of tools to use for example my nail gun, a chop saw, skill saw my battery power drill n all kinds of sanders what I would love to get is a table saw.

Saving up for that one. I just had to tell u once again how much I admire u n continue to do ur thing. Do you have a messy laundry room? We sure did and the Clothes Drying Rack helped us take back control!

Having a wall mounted clothes drying rack was a game changer for us, and it looks nice too. This is an easy project with free step by step plans that you can make to tidy up your laundry space.

You can easily make this DIY Wooden Doormat with just a few tools. The free plans have clear step-by-step instructions that will guide you through the build.

You can also check out the full video tutorial to see how the DIY Wooden Doormat is made. This is a fun project to make! This is a super simple build that you can use with pallet wood or any other type of wood. Building your own outdoor furniture is a great way to save money, and the Concrete Top Outdoor Coffee Table is an easy project to start with.

A circular saw is used to cut down all of the wood for this table, and then everything is joined together with pocket holes. Are you new to woodworking and you want to build furniture for your house?

Then check out my Reclaimed Industrial Side Table. This DIY side table looks difficult to make with welded legs and a beautiful top. The DIY Writing Desk is an easy build with clean lines and a full-extension drawer. This is a smaller DIY desk and is a quick and easy build.

Pocket holes are used to easily join the wood and there are clear step-by-step instructions to walk you through making the desk drawer. The smaller size of this DIY computer desk makes this a great furniture project to take on as a beginner woodworker.

You also gain a ton of flexibility by adding castors to this work table. Since it can be rolled out of the way, this work bench is perfect for a garage shop or any other shared shop space.

With the shelf underneath you have tons of room to store your growing tool collection as well. You can also choose to adjust the size of the work table to make it fit your shop space if needed. Need a place to store your tools?

The Tool Storage Wall Cabinet is an easy build with flexible storage space and hangs on the wall with a French Cleat System see below. I designed this wall cabinet so that you can adjust the size of the openings to fit your tools. This is a great storage piece for a growing shop because you can make it fit your needs as you go.

Based on the number of online searches and available plans, these are the top 10 DIY wood projects that you can create for your home. A popular woodworking project for those with a green thumb, a raised garden bed provides an elevated and organized space for growing plants.

This fun game is a hit at backyard barbecues and tailgates. Building your own cornhole board allows for customization and personalization. Keep your clothes and accessories tidy with a DIY closet organizer.

Create a unique and sturdy bed frame with a DIY woodworking project. A classic and practical woodworking project, a picnic table is perfect for outdoor gatherings and dining. This comfortable and stylish chair is a favorite for outdoor relaxation.

Building your own Adirondack chair allows for customization and cost savings. A must-have for any woodworking enthusiast, a workbench provides a sturdy and organized space for completing projects.

Create a unique and personalized bar for entertaining guests. A bar woodworking project can range from a simple outdoor bar to a more elaborate indoor setup. Keep your shoes organized and easily accessible with a DIY shoe rack.

Add extra counter space and storage to your kitchen with a DIY kitchen island. As a novice woodworker, it can be challenging to find DIY wood projects that are both achievable and enjoyable. Fortunately, there are many simple woodworking projects that can help you develop your skills and build confidence in your abilities.

These projects often require only a few basic tools and materials and can be completed in a short amount of time. Create a stylish and functional storage space with floating shelves.

They can be customized to fit any room and decor style. Upgrade your bedroom decor with a unique and personalized headboard. A DIY woodworking project allows for customization and cost savings.

Turn your food and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost with a DIY compost bin. Attract feathered friends to your yard with a handmade bird feeder. Keep your garage organized and clutter-free with DIY garage shelves.

They can be customized to fit any space and storage needs. Create a personalized and functional workspace with a DIY desk woodworking project. Keep your books and knick-knacks organized with DIY bookshelves. Add some greenery to your space with a handmade plant stand. It is also recommended for beginners not to choose plan that require using machines and tools that they do not have.

And to those experienced craftsmen we can only suggest to be as creative as they can and also try to improve our projects when it comes to design and functionality, which will lead to greater pleasure of manufacturing projects.

One can become good woodworker or metalworker only through work and experience, but the most important thing for the beginner is to learn precise measuring and using various hand and power tools, to be patient and careful and always think about work safety.

As the uncompromising nature lovers, we will always ask you to think through before you buy some expensive type of exotic tropical wood — do you really need that exact type of wood.

In our free woodworking plans we will not recommend usage of these types of wood, because their beauty in our homes could at the same time mean the extinction of particular plant species due to overharvesting large areas of natural forests, or extinction of some animal species that cannot survive without the forest they live in.

We will always recommend the types of wood, which have suitable characteristics for objects manufacture by our plans and which are not on the list of endangered species. So, we recommend usage of adequate types of local trees, when you are certain that they are not endangered and they are grown in plantations.

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I had to take the larger ones apart just to store them. I used one of these old tabletops to create the top for this wine barrel table.

Take any broken furniture on offer even if it is beyond repair and strip it down for spares. If you do woodwork you will know how expensive hardware is. I collect old chocolate tins at Christmas and fill them up with the hardware that I remove from the broken furniture.

I reuse everything, hinges, wood, and backing boards. You would be surprised how much wood you can get out of a broken chest of drawers.

Handles, hinges, and knobs are other expensive items that can be stripped from old furniture. Plywood and MDF backing boards removed from the back of furniture can be reused once you cut away the edges with the nail holes in. These are all costs that add up when you are making a DIY project.

My son works on a building site, and he collects all the leftover wood for the site after the job is complete. Most builders just throw away the leftovers because the customer has already paid for the materials, and they do not have storage facilities for all the bits of wood not used.

Make sure you ask first. Some pieces of wood did have nails in them but removing a nail is cheaper than buying the wood. There were also some pieces that were warped, I cut them into smaller pieces for other projects. A lot of this wood was used to make a stud frame when I covered up the brick wall in my lounge.

So my cost for the new wall was minimal. Plywood is another item that you can find on building sites or from homes doing renovations. I collect all the offcuts and on many occasions, I have managed to get large pieces up to 2 meters that just need to be cleaned up.

These are great as backing boards for mirrors and picture frames. I also have a scrap heap of offcuts which are old fence posts, and other scraps of wood I removed from the striped furniture.

I use these in areas of my project that will not be seen. Old wooden doors are also a great source of wood, so keep a lookout. I had a local guy contact me saying he was stripping out his old kitchen and would I like the old doors.

I jumped at the offer and created this headboard from the old doors. Recycle all the legs from old broken furniture, you will be surprised how often you will need them if restoring furniture is your hobby. Or if you build from scratch it is a very cheap alternative to buying them.

The below were just perfect for my latest restoration of an antique dresser. I even go as far as reusing all the nuts and bolts and screws that I remove from stripped-down furniture.

I use all the old ones in areas that you can not see. And my new stock for all visible areas. If you are able to remove the old screws without damaging the top, you can even reuse them. Through word of mouth, I was offered the wood from a tree that had fallen down on a farm in the area.

I just had to go and cut what I wanted. So keep a lookout for fallen trees. Again ask first. These are great for garden decor or for cutting wood slices for displays.

If you are handy with a chainsaw or axe you can cut out the middle to make planters for your succulents. PVC pipe is another item that has become very popular with all sorts of crafts being made with them. Thanks to Pinterest Here are my latest PVC pipe photo planters.

These have also been saved from building sites and offcuts from plumbing supplies. For a lot of my projects, I have needed foam to pad cushions, chairs, and pet beds. I put an advert out for free or very cheap foam mattresses. Which I just cut to size, wash and reuse. I also keep old pillows and cushions which I wash and use as stuffing.

Old couch cushions middle picture are also great to keep because they are usually made from high-quality foam which is very expensive. A steam cleaner can be used to clean them all up.

The items above were used to make this handmade chaise lounge made from scratch. If you are lucky enough to live near a wood mill as I do, they generally have a reject bin for wood not up to the quality they require and you can help yourself.

If you can not repair the furniture that you are given, repurpose it. With a little bit of imagination and some browsing through Pinterest, you can get some great ideas for repurposing furniture.

If you cannot restore the wood which is what I prefer to do you can always use Chalk paint, which I find hides all the blemishes and defects. This bench below was made from an old headboard and foot from two different beds.

Where I live we have a recycling centre that has a shop for furniture that people have dumped that they feel is too good to throw away. And these can be picked up for next to nothing.

To keep the cost of the items I do buy down, this is how I do it. I buy all my fabrics and materials in bulk from China, usually in meter lengths. Supplies will give you a discount if you buy multiple items from them. Always go for king size, more fabric for your money, and they are much cheaper than lining or calico.

I buy all my accessories from China too. Plan ahead for projects, so all items needed can be ordered on time. I order my sanding discs in bulk and I can get discs from China for the same price as I pay for 10 in my local hardware store. You used to have to wait months for a delivery from China, but nowadays I seem to get my orders within 2 weeks.

I have a bin next to my table saw and mitresaw in which I keep all my very small scraps of wood. Not even these go to waste. I use a scrap piece of wood and glue all the small offcuts onto the surface.

I turn these into wall art for my home and to sell. If you are going to build from recycled materials the best tip I can give you is the buy a thicknesser Planer machine.

I used to sand all my wood by hand to clean it up, but this machine will do it in minutes. There are plus DIY projects on my website that have all been made from mainly recycled materials, feel free to scroll through for inspiration.

Here are also some great tips and ideas if you are just starting out on your woodworking journey. Woodworking If you are looking for any of the items used in this project, please consider using our links. By clicking on the links we will earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Which helps us come up with new and exciting ideas to share with you. Anita, these are all such terrific ideas. Thank you for sharing them. I love how you are keeping all this useful material out of the landfill.

I buy most of my project findings from AliExpress now but I have found that they are lacking in the fabric department. I also wonder what it will smell like when it gets here. I have bought made-in-China tights from a retail chain that smelled like a petroleum product of some sort that took a lot of laundering before being suitable for wearing.

Then there are the made-in-China flip flops that stunk up the mud room so badly I wondered if some critter had come in and died. Do you have any other sources or tips to share for acquiring fabric for large projects without having to spring for yards?

In the meantime, I continue my search on Alibaba in the hope of the perfect find. People throw away too much stuff. Hi Paulette, I buy most of the things I need for my projects from Wish, Aliexpress. Most of my projects are fairly small so I have never needed large amounts. So aliexpress are great for me.

They have the same fabrics as Alibaba just they sell them in small quantities and they also do a lot of free shipping. Hi, I saw ur idea on Hometalk n was really amazed at what a beautyful job u did on that dresser n mirror. I love working with wood also but I dabble in more of refinishing antiques mostly furniture n there r times I have to repair some of the pieces.

I have saved knobs, handle pulls, hingdes, screws u name it it does come in handy. I have plenty of tools to use for example my nail gun, a chop saw, skill saw my battery power drill n all kinds of sanders what I would love to get is a table saw.

Saving up for that one. I just had to tell u once again how much I admire u n continue to do ur thing. U go girl. Girl Power to u. Gatsby Website Development by Jambaree. why cedar. Back why use western red cedar? benefits of real cedar. real cedar history. real cedar certification. forestry facts.

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This is a great storage piece for a growing shop because you can make it fit your needs as you go. French Cleat Tool Storage System. There are different ways to hang cabinets and storage units in your shop, but a french cleat system is my favorite.

I use french cleats because they allow me to move the storage units as needed. When you use a French Cleat System it makes shifting the pieces easy. I use my drills all the time and having a place designed to hold them is crucial. I designed my Sandpaper Disc Storage Rack to easily hold the different grits of sandpaper that I use on a regular basis.

This is an easy build and is perfect for a beginner woodworker. I really enjoy watching the projects you build. Like the way you explain what you are doing.

Thank you Brad for your videos and the free plans you provide. Hopefully I will start to build something. Contact Us Return Policy Privacy Policy Terms of Use Disclosure.

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Clothes Drying Rack Do you have a messy laundry room? Wooden Doormat You can easily make this DIY Wooden Doormat with just a few tools.

Furniture Projects 7. Concrete Top Outdoor Coffee Table Building your own outdoor furniture is a great way to save money, and the Concrete Top Outdoor Coffee Table is an easy project to start with.

Reclaimed Industrial Side Table Are you new to woodworking and you want to build furniture for your house? Writing Desk The DIY Writing Desk is an easy build with clean lines and a full-extension drawer.

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