Budget-Friendly 2×4 Workbench for Under $100

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Mike Montgomery from Modern Builds. Using only 2×4 lumber and a few basic tools, he created a sturdy, reliable workbench that works for any skill level and shop size. With a simple design …

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Custom Curved Bathroom Mirror with LED Lighting

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Danny from ModernRemade. He created a sleek, modern bathroom mirror with a curved wooden frame and integrated LED lighting—combining smart home tech with stylish woodworking. With a total cost of around $100, this …

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Three Essential Tools on One Mobile Cart

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Danny from ModernRemade. It’s a space-saving, multi-purpose cart built to hold a drill press, router table, and belt sander—all while keeping the garage organized and mobile. By combining clever joinery, scrap materials, and …

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DIY Cabinet Upcycle: From Trash to Treasure

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Danny from ModernRemade. What started as a beat-up, sticker-covered cabinet destined for the trash turned into a sleek, functional piece of furniture with a fresh look and renewed purpose. Danny’s approach to upcycling …

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Modern Retractable Dog Gate for Style and Safety

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Danny from ModernRemade. It’s a custom retractable dog gate that combines function with sleek design, offering a stylish solution for pet owners who want something better than the standard plastic or metal gates. …

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French Cleat Dust Collection Cart with Cyclone Separator

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Danny from ModernRemade. It’s a mobile dust collection cart with a built-in cyclone separator, designed to keep your workshop clean, organized, and more efficient. Danny’s build combines clever design with real workshop needs—dust …

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How to Grow 100 Pounds of Potatoes in a Small Space

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Mike from Oregon Makers. It’s a compact potato box that shows how vertical growing can dramatically increase your harvest—even in small garden spaces. Mike’s approach focuses on efficiency, accessibility, and simplicity, making it …

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Modern Record Player Stand with Half-Lap Joinery

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Mike from Oregon Makers. It’s a clean, modern record player stand with thoughtful joinery and rounded exposed plywood edges—designed for both style and portability. Mike created the stand for a teenager just starting …

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Étagère Bookcase with Mid-Century Style

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Mike from Oregon Makers. It’s a refined, open-style bookcase that blends mid-century modern design with industrial flair, featuring exposed plywood edges, rich finishes, and clean geometry. Originally inspired by a prior project—his mid-century …

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Wine Magnum Bin and Desk for a Custom Cellar

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Mike from Oregon Makers. It combines elegant wine storage with a practical workspace, specifically designed to accommodate magnum wine bottles in a custom cellar setting. Magnum bottles hold 1.5 liters—twice the size of …

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Turning a Dying Cedar Tree into a Garden Trellis

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Caleb from YouCanMakeThisToo. It’s a thoughtful example of how a declining cedar tree can be repurposed into a functional, beautiful trellis using smart planning and woodworking techniques. Rather than letting the tree go …

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Reclaimed Barnwood Farmhouse Table

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Caleb from YouCanMakeThisToo. It features a striking farmhouse-style dining table made from 100-year-old reclaimed barnwood, combining rustic materials with modern woodworking techniques. Blending hand tools, CNC joinery, and epoxy stabilization, Caleb transforms aged …

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Reclaimed Walnut Peppermill from Firewood

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Caleb from YouCanMakeThisToo. It’s a one-of-a-kind peppermill made from reclaimed walnut firewood, turning discarded material into a high-end, functional kitchen piece. With some creative drying techniques, careful lathe work, and smart joinery solutions, …

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Chair Restoration with Webbed Seat Weaving

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Caleb from YouCanMakeThisToo. It’s a full chair restoration that includes structural repair, wood refinishing, and a newly woven cotton webbing seat—bringing a worn-out piece back to life. With thoughtful repair techniques and a …

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Rustic Walnut Slab Farmhouse Dining Table

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Matt Hagens

This project was built and designed by Caleb from YouCanMakeThisToo. It’s a striking walnut slab table that blends rustic charm with functional joinery for a showstopping dining centerpiece. Caleb revisits the beauty of natural wood in this build, creating a …

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