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Woodworking ➤ July 18, 2016

DIY Rustic X-Bench (Free Woodworking Plans)

Over the past week or so I have been teasing a fun build on Snapchat and Instagram. Well, today is finally the day I get to share the big reveal! Even better, I'm also offering free woodworking plans, courtesy of Kreg and Build Something so that you can build your own! I created a fun, rustic entryway bench with room for storage and a trendy "X" design. Best part is, the entire project is made from 2x4's and one 2x2. Bonus win, the wood for this project cost me right around $30! Not bad for a big and practical build!

Woodworking ➤ January 20, 2016

DIY Dog Bowl Stand

There are two things in this world that I am completely obsessed with... making things by hand, and my dog. So, I couldn't think of a better project than combining the two things I love into one by making Titan his very own dog bowl stand. I love T to death, but I hate tripping over his dog bowls (he likes to eat and walk), and now that I am partnering with my friends over at Kreg Tools (yay!), I thought this would be a great opportunity to put my pocket hole jig to good use on a useful project.

Holidays ➤ December 12, 2015

15 Gifts Under $50 For The DIY’ers In Your Life

Holiday season is in full swing! I mostly know this because my pockets are screaming. Holidays are expensive, and if you’re on a budget like this graduate student is, then you’re probably looking for some...

Building A Floating Deck + Grill Station (In One Weekend)!

Looking for a dedicated grill station? Build a floating deck for your grill in just one weekend of work! I have wanted to purchase a grill for our backyard since the day we closed on...

Home Improvement ➤ April 13, 2026

Easy DIY Deck Privacy Wall

Winter was way too long this year but we are living for the warmer weather that's started to creep back in. There's truly no better way to mark the warmer seasons than to tackle an outdoor project. I always get questions on the privacy wall that I built around my deck and it's still one of my favorite parts of my outdoor space. It deserves it's own moment to shine in the sun. Take a look at how I did it!

Woodworking ➤ June 24, 2026

DIY Outdoor Dining Table (IN ONE DAY)

It’s outdoor season, which means we’re looking at all the projects we can tackle outside. For this build, we teamed up to make a DIY outdoor dining table for DIY Danie's backyard, and I love how it came together. This project is beginner-friendly, and totally doable in a weekend, or one very productive day with a friend.

Home Improvement ➤ June 29, 2026

DIY Easy Storage Shelf (For The Side Of My Fridge)!

Need a little extra storage in your kitchen? Make use of that empty space beside your refrigerator by building an easy DIY storage shelf. It’s perfect for organizing cutting boards, wine bottles, and all those miscellaneous kitchen items that never seem to have a home. Best of all, you can knock this project out in one weekend or less!

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