Matt Hagens 
I’ve made more charcuterie boards than I can count. Some turned out to be real eye-catchers and made great gifts. Others taught me what not to do—mostly when it came to choosing the right wood. At first, I picked whatever …
I’ve made a handful of serving trays over the years—some for gifts, some to sell, and a few that just live on our coffee table full-time. They’re simple to build, but like a lot of small projects, the type of …
I’ve made a handful of serving trays over the years—some for gifts, some to sell, and a few that just live on our coffee table full-time. They’re simple to build, but like a lot of small projects, the type of …
I’ve made a lot of picture frames in my shop—some for family photos, others as gifts, and plenty just to practice miters or try out a new profile. It’s one of those deceptively simple projects. Looks easy at first, but …
I’ve built a few coffee tables over the years—some simple, some more refined. One thing I learned early: the tabletop makes or breaks the whole project. It’s what people see first. It takes the most use. And if you pick …
Your grandpa’s workshop didn’t have a laser level or Bluetooth miter saw. It had a coffee can full of screws, a band saw that could kill a man, and the faint smell of pipe tobacco baked into every corner. And …
This project was built and designed by Billy from Newton Makes. It’s a comprehensive and thoughtful walkthrough for building a cutting board that not only looks great but stands up to daily use. Whether you’re a beginner in the shop …
I’ve made more charcuterie boards than I can count. Some turned out to be real eye-catchers and made great gifts. Others taught me what not to do—mostly when it came to choosing the right wood. At first, I picked whatever …
This project was built and designed by Nick from Rocky River Woodworks. It’s a quick, functional build made from a single piece of wood and a short length of rope—perfect for woodworkers looking to create a high-margin item in under …
This project was built and designed by Stan Sullivan. It’s a practical setup for building your own rip fence and a clever alignment jig that ensures accurate, parallel cuts on the table saw—something every woodworker needs. With a focus on …
This project was built and designed by Stan Sullivan. It’s a simple, functional woodworking piece that transforms reclaimed wood into a timeless Shaker-style coat peg rack—or, with a few upgrades, a full rail shelf. Stan’s build shows how traditional design …
This project was built and designed by Stan Sullivan from Simply Easy DIY. It’s a cost-effective way to turn a standard drill press into a functional sanding station, complete with an integrated dust collection system for a cleaner shop environment. …
This project was built and designed by Stan Sullivan. Stan demonstrates a compact, mobile vertical herb garden that maximizes growing space on a patio while prioritizing repairability and low cost. Watch the full video and subscribe to Stan’s channel: Design …
This project was built and designed by Stan Sullivan. It’s a thoughtful, space-saving solution that combines book storage with hanging space for backpacks—all mounted behind a door to keep clutter off the floor and encourage kids to stay organized. Stan’s …
This project was built and designed by Stan Sullivan. It focuses on maximizing tight, often-overlooked garage spaces using modular storage boxes made from scrap plywood and simple joinery techniques. Stan’s design offers a practical and scalable way to add adjustable …
This project was built and designed by Stan Sullivan. It’s a smart and straightforward feeder that helps prevent waste, lowers feed costs, and keeps your chicken area cleaner and more efficient. By using basic tools and simple joinery, this feeder …
This project was built and designed by Stan Sullivan, who shares practical DIY and woodworking projects on his YouTube channel. In this build, Stan tackles a common issue with composite sheds—how to create stable shelving without damaging or relying on …
This project was built and designed by Stan Sullivan. It’s a sturdy, low-profile garage shelving system that prioritizes strength, accessibility, and efficient use of space—all while keeping the build process simple and repeatable. By mounting directly to the wall studs …