How to Build a DIY Dining Table with Cross Legs

DIY Dining Table

My wife’s parents had an old dining table for over 15 years that had to be replaced. My wife suggested to come up with a design and build a functional table considering the floor layout. Their small dining area sits right next to the kitchen with cabinets that divide the two. With a limited amount of space in their small …

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How to Make a DIY Wood Table Centerpiece for Flowers

DIY wood table centerpiece

Recently I came across an awesome technique that was used by the Japanese in the 18th century called Shou-Sugi-Ban. Traditionally, the practice was used to weatherproof the wood by charring it with fire. This ancient technique has been rediscovered and reinvented to produce beautiful results. Using the Shou-Sugi-Ban technique I’ve made this DIY Wood Table Centerpiece with Flowers. I used …

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How to Build a DIY Corner Storage Bench

DIY Corner Storage Bench

Dining room storage is really important to keep the room clean and clutter-free. It gives you room to store excess kitchen equipment. For most of us, a dining area is part of an open plan that could be part of the kitchen. If you have a corner in your kitchen or dining room it might be a perfect fit for …

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How to Build a DIY King Size Headboard with Shelves

DIY Kign Size Headboard

If you’re looking to transform the overall look and feel of your bedroom, adding even the simplest headboard to your bed, can become a beautiful centerpiece. Headboards come in a wide range of materials and styles. You could buy one in a furniture store or make your own. If you decided to do it yourself, the tutorial below will walk …

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How to Make a DIY Pencil Box for Kids

DIY Pencil Box for Kids

I had a bunch of scrap plywood laying around from other projects so I decided to do something small and simple that my kids could help with. One of the things I knew would be useful to them is some kind of organizer for their pencils and crayons. So we decided to build a small DIY Pencil Box so that …

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How to Design a DIY Family Birthday Calendar Board

DIY Family Calendar Board

My kids are always eager to get their hands on any project that I’m doing. Not all of my projects are kid-safe, but this one is! I come from a very large family of 9 siblings and a ton of nieces and nephews! And let me tell you, it’s very hard keeping track of everyone’s birthdays. So my kids and …

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