How to Make a Wooden Garden Kneeling Pad with a Carrying Handle
A wooden kneeling pad is a small, useful project: a low platform that spreads your weight on firm ground and gives you […]
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Best Spring Woodworking Projects for Using Short Scrap Boards
Spring is a useful season for clearing the offcuts bin. Short boards that are too small for furniture can still become planters, […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Making a Cedar Bat House with Mounting Rails
A cedar bat house is a manageable first woodworking project: the cuts are mostly straight, the materials are easy to find, and […]
How to Build a Wooden Bird Feeder with a Refillable Roof
A refillable-roof feeder keeps seed under cover and lets you top it up without lifting a tray or taking the feeder apart. […]
Step-by-Step Plans for a Fold-Flat Garden Potting Table
A fold-flat potting table for a small garden This wall-mounted table gives you a sturdy surface for filling pots, mixing compost and […]
Beginner Plans for a Wooden Window Box with Hidden Drainage
A wooden window box with hidden drainage looks cleaner than one with visible holes in its floor, but water still needs a […]
Build a Slatted Cedar Bench for a Balcony or Small Porch
This compact cedar bench is sized for a balcony or small porch: about 42 inches wide, 16 inches deep, and 18 inches […]
How to Make a Wooden Tomato Stake Trellis with Ladder-Style Rails
A wooden tomato stake trellis gives indeterminate tomato plants a sturdier support than a single stake, without the bulk of a full […]
How to Make a Wooden Plant Marker Set with Burned-In Labels
A set of wooden plant markers is a small project that uses scraps, basic cutting tools and a wood-burning pen. Burned-in labels […]
Spring vs Fall Woodworking: Choosing Outdoor Projects for Changing Weather
Spring and fall are both good seasons for outdoor woodworking, but they create different problems. Spring brings damp lumber, showers, and rising […]