My daughter Ava has been asking me to build a vanity for years. I intentionally avoided it primarily because I didn’t want to build something really nice only for her to outgrow it in a year or two. Nicole purchased a small pink kids vanity off Amazon and sure enough, that thing was absolutely destr
My take on beginner-friendly cornhole boards.Looking to make an easy DIY Cornhole Board? Well, you came to the right place!Cornhole is an outdoor game where the object is to throw a bean bag into a hole. From my experience here in Missouri, it’s quite clear that most mid-westerners know that the qua
A simple and functional craft cart that will help keep your kitchen table clean!If you have kids and you have a kitchen table, it’s very likely that table will be used for craft projects…… constantly. We’re often making a mad dash to clean the table just to make room for dinner. The craft cart we ha
A gorgeous mountain headboard is the focal point of a functional kids' daybed.As you might recall, my assistant Jon has some cool design ideas such as the Artsy Fan C-Table we made last year. His next idea was for a daybed featuring a stylized Denver skyline headboard. Since the bed is for his young
A one-day build using 1/4 sheet of plywood and a 2x4.Are your kids doing remote learning this year thanks to COVID? If so, you could probably use a DIY Kids School Desk to help provide them with a more school-like environment. Will that help? Probably not, but we have to try something! The desks are
A little library for the neighborhood kids to enjoy.We have a lot of kids in our neighborhood and Nicole thought it would be fun to put out a bunch of books for them to enjoy. She’s been storing the books in a plastic tote and has been asking me to make a nice water-tight library for months. Unfortu
Build a miniature trebuchet and sling some crap around!Stuck in the house with the kids? Us too. So we’re passing the time by doing something fun and productive, like building this sweet Mini Trebuchet! The project is made using basic tools (Saw, Drill, and Hand Saws) and is glued together with Tite
A fun sled for the kids that will last for generations.One of things I looked forward to the most about moving to Denver was having the opportunity to take my kids sledding. We usually use those lightweight foam sleds and they work great, but I thought it would be fun to make an wooden sled for them
A bunk bed for a prince!My son has been asking for a bunk bed for a while. To be honest, I procrastinated due to the scale of the project and I am surprised Nicole didn’t just go out and buy one. Thankfully, she didn’t and this sweet bunk bed with slide is the result.Built with a crap-ton of Alder f
A one of a kind gift for a one of a kind kid! From the Disney Movie Moana!Recently, my son has been obsessed with the Disney movie Moana. One of the primary characters is the demigod Maui who wields a magical hook. The hook has a very distinct look and is adorned with special carvings.Using a single
Build a fun and useful bookcase and contribute to a great cause!The Castle Bookcase is not only great for storage but also serves as a creative play center for kids of all ages. It features four shelves, a functional drawbridge, battlements, and windows. The entire thing is made from two sheets of p
It's oversized fun for the whole family!Welcome to the Honda Ridgeline Saturday Project series produced in partnership with Honda. Each project is designed to be approachable using basic tools and materials. And to show you how versatile the all-new 2017 Honda Ridgeline can be, we’ll build each proj
This easy-to-build step stool allows your little one to participate in everyday kitchen activities without the fear of falling off.The Kids Kitchen Step Stool is an asset to any family with kids! One of Nicole’s favorite things to do with our son is cook. At this stage, it’s mostly measuring ingred
An easy to build toy chest featuring additional functionality and storage.Download the project plans here: SketchUp File or PDF Plan with Cut ListThe Multi-Function Toy Chest is the 2014 Woodworkers Fighting Cancer charity build. How does it work? All you have to do is build this project and send me
Learn how to make a simple and fun grasshopper pull toy for kids of all ages!This fun little pull toy is easy to make. The great thing about it is you can get your child involved in the process at whatever level you’re comfortable with. Older kids can cut and sand the parts. Younger kids can paint a
Build a childrens' art easel and help the fight against cancer!This year’s Woodworkers Fighting Cancer build is an awesome little artist’s easel. This is a simple project that can be easily done in a weekend!This year, our goal is to raise $10,000 for CancerCare, a national nonprofit organization th
Matt Monaco shows us how he turns a spinning top in under ten minutes!A few weeks back, I visited professional turner and instructor Matt Monaco’s shop in Phoenix, AZ. I was there to film a segment for a recent Guild project but Matt also offered to show us how he turns a spinning top in under ten m
The stool is fully constructed and now its time to focus on the finish!It’s time for everyone’s favorite topic: finishing! I plan on using polyurethane to finish my Sitting Bench Step Stool, and this time, I’m not going to use an expensive specialty varnish. Instead, I’m making my own wiping varnish
The sitting bench step stool comes to life with some additional shaping and assembly. The center support is joined to the legs using either wooden or brass dowels.Shaping The TopThe top of the Bench/Stool features a nice deep curve. This not only looks cool, but adds a lot of additional comfort when
The original sitting bench step stool serves as a model for a new and improved version. Templates are created and the initial leg curves are cut and shaped.After all of the support I received during our recent website troubles, I knew I had to come up with a special way of saying thank you. I consid
The rocking horse project continues with pre-finishing and assembly! Yeehaa!The rocking horse is a great project for new and experienced woodworkers alike so its perfect for our charity build. The construction is fairly straightforward and requires minimal tools & materials. If you would like to bui
The charity build begins! Let's get this rocking horse started!The rocking horse is a great project for new and experienced woodworkers alike so its perfect for our charity build. The construction is fairly straightforward and requires minimal tools & materials. If you would like to build along, you
