How to Make a Hardwood Pizza Peel from Offcuts

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Caleb from YouCanMakeThisToo. It’s a functional, good-looking kitchen tool made entirely from hardwood offcuts—a great way to use up scrap material while sharpening your skills. The design is simple but thoughtful, with strong …

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Cheese Serving Board Made from Firewood

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Billy from Newton Makes. Using fire-damaged Rosewood and a touch of figured Maple, Billy turns a rough piece of wood into a functional and beautiful cheese board with a sliding tray for serving …

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Turning a 2×4 into an End Grain Cutting Board

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Billy from Newton Makes. It features a surprisingly high-quality end grain cutting board made from an inexpensive 2×4—a creative approach that challenges the idea that woodworking has to be expensive. Billy sets out …

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Simple Tenoning Jig for Castle Joints

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Billy from Newton Makes. It features a shop-made tenoning jig designed to simplify one of the most rewarding and precise joinery methods—the castle joint. Rather than relying on complex setups or extensive measuring, …

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Nest of Tables: A Classic Project from Norm Abram

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Norm Abram from The New Yankee Workshop. It’s a detailed, refined build featuring three elegantly designed tables that nest together for compact storage and flexible use in any room. Inspired by early 20th-century …

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DIY Art Supply Station for Home School Organization

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Stan Sullivan. It’s a compact and efficient art supply station meant to simplify home school spaces and keep essential materials organized and accessible. Designed with functionality and flexibility in mind, this project is …

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Simple Wooden Towel Holder for Under $3

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Stan Sullivan from Simply Easy DIY. It’s an affordable, low-material solution to a common household problem: keeping towels organized and dry in a busy bathroom. With a few furring strips and some basic …

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DIY Decorative Display Shelf for Any Room

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Stan Sullivan from Simply Easy DIY. It’s a creative, beginner-friendly display shelf that’s perfect for adding a little character to your home using leftover wood or reclaimed materials. The shelf combines clean design …

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DIY Dollhouse-Style Display Shelf for Kids’ Rooms

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Stan Sullivan. It’s a charming and functional wall-mounted shelf, designed to resemble a dollhouse—perfect for organizing and displaying a child’s favorite small toys, books, or collectibles. Inspired by an IKEA design and personalized …

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DIY Tower Garden Planter for Small Spaces

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Stan Sullivan, known for his straightforward and useful woodworking builds. In this project, he shows how to create a vertical garden planter that’s perfect for tight spaces, patios, or backyards with limited room. …

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Inside Cabinet Door Storage for Baking Pans

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Stan Sullivan. It’s a smart and accessible storage upgrade that puts unused cabinet door space to work—ideal for organizing baking pans and clearing out clutter from your oven or kitchen shelves. With a …

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Patriotic Wooden Star Made from Scrap Wood

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Nick from Rocky River Woodworks. It’s a simple, budget-friendly woodworking build that turns scrap wood into a rustic 4th of July star with bold red and blue stained accents. Easy to replicate and …

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Authentic Shaker-Style Cherry Bench

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Jon Peters from Longview Woodworking. Inspired by early 19th-century Shaker furniture, this bench blends tradition, utility, and beauty into a timeless piece for any home. Jon revisits a classic design and adapts it …

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