DIY projects are a fantastic way to upgrade your home while feeling accomplished at the same time. While drywalling or repaving your patio may be beyond your skill set, there are several simple tasks that will give you a sense of achievement within days!
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1. Build a wooden step stool
Wooden step stools are classic diy wood projects for giving shorter people extra height when reaching things out of reach. With only one board required to assemble it, this beginner-level project makes for an effortless first DIY wood project!
Step two of making an easy stool: glue the base together gradually. Evan applied his finish by hand; however, power sanders can also be used.
2. Make a simple wood plant hanger
Learning to drywall or pave your own patio may require more time, money and effort than novices are willing to commit; however, there are numerous DIY home projects which can improve your space without breaking the bank.
An attractive plant hanger made of wood makes an eye-catching statement on any front porch. To build one yourself, start by creating a “U” shape out of 21 inch and 34 inch pieces of 2×4, fastening each longer piece to shorter ones as shown below.
3. Make a TV riser
Bringing order back into your media console should not be difficult with this straightforward DIY home project! Learn to build a wood TV riser using basic tools, then paint or stain it any color of your choice to complete this endeavor!
Though more complex DIY tasks such as drywalling or repaving your patio may require advanced skills, these simple DIY projects will give you the confidence needed to take on larger ones.
4. Make a wooden spice rack
Be sure to keep all your spices neatly organized and within easy reach with this straightforward DIY. Plus, use these same techniques to build a small cabinet or craft supply organizer!
Shanty2Chic offers free plans and tutorials to build this stylish wooden spice rack, providing beginners with an ideal way to hone their woodworking skills. Choose any color to complement the decor in your home!
5. Make a floating desk
Make an awkward wall space more useful by undertaking this one-day DIY project. By using simple materials, your space will soon become an organized home office!
At first, prepare the braces. Use a level and stud finder to ensure that they’re evenly spaced out across wall studs and securely fastened.
6. Make a coat rack
Create some additional storage space in your entryway with this wall-mounted coat rack design featured on brightgreendoor, an impressive woodworking project suitable for weekend woodworking projects.
Once the rack has been assembled, use a stud finder to locate and mark evenly spaced points for all of your hooks, followed by drilling screw-in hook screws into its back side.
Another solution would be a freestanding coat rack like this one from shanty-2-chic. Check out their tutorial for all of the details!
7. Make a picture frame
Picture frames make an eye-catching design statement in any home, but can be costly to purchase. Making frames yourself is a rewarding and cost-effective project anyone can tackle!
Apply patterned paper to the back, such as wrapping paper, cardstock, construction paper or even plain paper. If you want a reusable frame fold the outside edges into the inside edge for a sleek and tidy finish.
8. Make a floral centerpiece
Flowers make a lovely addition to any home and are always appreciated as gifts, so this DIY floral centerpiece project makes the perfect combination of beauty and ease of creation.
Start with greenery such as eucalyptus or ivy stems as your foundation for your arrangement, adding in pittosporum as support to give the flower arrangements structure and structure. Finally, continue adding your desired flowers until the arrangement is complete!
9. Make a screen door
Enjoying nature without dealing with pesky insects is something we should all have the option of doing, and this DIY project provides just that option!
First, cut 1x2s slightly longer than necessary and mark their angles. Next, cut to fit and staple them – repeat this process for each quadrant before attaching screen fabric to complete assembly.
10. Make a birdhouse
Those looking to attract birds into their yard with this DIY birdhouse plan should find this DIY birdhouse plan perfect. It attracts species that nest in holes and cavities such as bluebirds, wrens, chickadees and titmice.
This project doesn’t require any power tools, making it ideal for novice woodworkers. Plus, it gives old gourds new life.