Project Plans

Furniture, decor and shop projects with step-by-step builds.

Project Plans Advanced

This is the build that lasts generations. Learn the joinery, grain selection and wood-movement details behind a true…

3 min readOct 17, 2026

Project Plans Beginner

A French cleat wall lets you hang and rearrange every tool on simple 45° rails. Here’s how to build one that’s strong…

3 min readOct 17, 2026

Project Plans Beginner

Floating shelves look effortless — when they’re built right. Here’s how to make solid shelves that stay level under…

3 min readOct 17, 2026

Project Plans Beginner

Farmhouse coffee tables sell for hundreds. This forgiving weekend build uses construction lumber and simple joinery —…

3 min readOct 17, 2026

Project Plans Intermediate

The Adirondack chair defines summer relaxation. This cedar build uses simple joinery and a curved fan back for real…

3 min readOct 17, 2026

Project Plans Beginner

Western red cedar fence pickets make a rot-resistant, chemical-free planter for a fraction of the price of…

3 min readOct 17, 2026

Project Plans Beginner

That pile of offcuts is full of gifts and shop helpers. Here are ten quick, useful projects — each under two hours.

3 min readOct 17, 2026

Project Plans Beginner

Your workbench is the most important tool in the shop. This build is heavy, flat and ready for hand tools and power…

3 min readOct 17, 2026