Spiral Holiday Tree with a Twist

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Gary Herd from The Bearded Woodworker. Gary experiments with a popular DIY spiral tree idea and pushes it a step further by rounding edges and testing an alternate spiral angle for a more …

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Quick Foldable Nativity Manger

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Chris from B&O Craftsman. This quick, foldable manger is a simple, meaningful holiday display that can be made in a single day using common materials and minimal tools. Watch the full video and …

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Three Simple Projects Made with Only 2×6 Boards

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Matt Hagens

These projects were built and designed by Clinton from Specific Love Creations. Clinton demonstrates how to make three useful, beginner-friendly pieces using only 2×6 lumber and basic tools, focusing on smart layout, simple joinery, and practical finishes. Watch the full …

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Perfect Wooden Scoop Gift

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Billy from Newton Makes. This project demonstrates a compact wooden scoop made to be an easy, thoughtful gift that highlights quality wood and simple techniques. The build emphasizes minimal material use, straightforward tools, …

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Turn One Fence Picket Into a NOEL Sign

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Nick from Rocky River Woodworks. This beginner-friendly project demonstrates how to repurpose a single fence picket into a decorative NOEL sign that can earn around $40 at market. The approach favors simple tools, …

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Modern Outdoor Sofa Built for $500

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Mike Montgomery from Modern Builds. Mike reimagined a high‑end, chunky modern outdoor sofa using common lumber and accessible shop techniques, turning an expensive retail look into an affordable DIY piece. The build focuses …

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DIY Outdoor Swivel Chair vs Retail

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Mike Montgomery from Modern Builds. Mike reimagined a high-end outdoor swivel chair and made a version that keeps the modern aesthetic while using accessible materials and straightforward shop techniques. Watch the full video …

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Make a Wooden Christmas Sleigh Without Power Tools

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Chris from B&O Craftsman. Chris demonstrates how to make a small wooden Christmas sleigh using only hand tools and a few common supplies, emphasizing a relaxed, old-school approach to woodworking. The project is …

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Broken Bandsaw Repurposed into a Table

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Tom from Alley Picked. Tom repurposed a garbage-found bandsaw base, discarded metal feet, and a worn kitchen tabletop into a heavy-duty multipurpose table. The build highlights practical metal prep, clever joinery to hide …

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Three Simple 2×4 Projects for Beginners

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Matt Hagens

These projects were built and designed by Clinton from Specific Love Creations. Clinton presents three approachable 2×4 builds that emphasize straightforward cuts, basic joinery, and practical uses around the home and garden. Watch the full video and subscribe to Specific …

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Simple $25 Stocking Holders That Sell for $60

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Matt Hagens

Nick from Rocky River Woodworks built and designed this stocking holder project for easy shop production and strong sales potential. These small decorative holders are cut from inexpensive softboard using printed templates, then glued to a square base and fitted …

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Making a Vintage-Look Cherry Cabinet

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Nick from Rocky River Woodworks. Nick builds a brand-new cabinet that intentionally reads like an older piece by using vintage design cues and cherry as the primary material. The cabinet blends classic proportions, …

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All-in-One Tool Chest — Better Than Bought

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Matt Hagens

Zach from Bear Mountain Builds built and designed this all-in-one tool chest project. This project condenses a workshop workbench, charger bay, and ten drawers into a single rolling cabinet with integrated clamp storage and a secure lid, focusing on practical …

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Simple Wooden Christmas Trees from One Board

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Andy from Third Stall Woodworking This compact two-piece wooden tree is designed to be fast, inexpensive, and ideal for making multiple at once for gifts or craft sales. Watch the full video and subscribe to …

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17 Easy Plywood Woodworking Projects

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Matt Hagens

Ever wanted to spruce up your home or workspace with some DIY flair? Plywood is a fantastic, versatile material that opens up a world of woodworking possibilities without needing to be a master carpenter. In this article, you’ll find 17 …

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Simple Drawer-Making Techniques

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Matt Hagens

Norman Pirollo from WoodSkills shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. The video walks through a practical approach to making simple, strong drawers using rabbet joinery and glue as the only reinforcement, with emphasis on fit, glue management, and …

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Custom Fireplace: From Remote Build to Reality

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Aaron from Stay At Home Woodworks. The article walks through a remote custom fireplace build that blends structural framing, a stone-ready surround, custom cabinetry, and solid-wood finishing details into a cohesive installation. Watch …

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Turning Bad Plywood into Layered Wall Art

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Matt Hagens

Clinton from Specific Love Creations built and designed the project featured in this video. The video demonstrates how to repurpose weathered, stained, or otherwise rejected plywood into textured, layered wall art that reads like rocky mountain scenes or abstract landscapes. …

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