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DIY Furniture

Tutorials and plans to build your own furniture for your home.

September 1, 2022 by Suzie

DIY Upholstered Sitting Bench: Free Plans

In this article, I will show you how to build your own sitting bench. You will find a detailed tutorial for how to make it, along with free plans to follow along with. This particular sitting bench would look great in a foyer or entryway, at the end of a bed, or as extra seating …

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August 1, 2022 by Suzie

4 Simple Steps to Building a Large Square Coffee Table

finished square wood coffee table

This large square coffee is such a fun build and perfect for those just getting into making your own furniture. This build is simple enough that beginners can tackle it, and creates such a beautiful and custom piece of furniture with a rustic design. For less than $100, you can make your own unique, solid …

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July 13, 2022 by Suzie

Plans for Mudroom Bench DIY: Shoe Storage Drawers

finished shoe storage bench

Today’s build is a storage bench for a mudroom or laundry room that has a drawer to hide those dirty shoes. If you have a smaller area and you’re looking for a storage space for things like shoes or backpacks, this bench is a great solution! Although this bench will eventually be part of a …

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July 1, 2022 by Suzie

DIY Mudroom Bench with Upper Cabinet and Hooks: Free Plans

how to make Hall tree with bench and drawer finished

I have a big build for you today! It is a hall tree or mudroom bench with a storage drawer, hooks, and an upper shelf above the bench. As usual, I have provided a free PDF download of the mudroom bench plan for you to build your own, but I will outline all the steps here for …

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April 6, 2022 by Suzie

How to Build a Side Table: Free Woodworking Plans

DIY round End table woodworking plans

I always love a good furniture dupe and this round end table project did not disappoint! I drew up free PDF plans for you and you can also find all the details for how to build this DIY round side table in this post. The end table I made is inspired by the Cora Side …

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February 11, 2022 by Suzie

How to Make a Live Edge Waterfall Bench in 6 Steps

45 degree joint wood

I was recently given this 7 ft long double live edge mesquite slab from a friend. She rescued it out of a trash pile (!!!) and was so kind in giving it to me. I knew I wanted to build a live edge waterfall bench out of it. Given that it’s so wide, there was …

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November 13, 2018 by Suzie

How to Build a Large Expandable Outdoor Patio Table

Modular Tables set up as a rectable

  Awhile back, we decided that we needed an outdoor dining table.  So naturally, I decided to build a HUGE outdoor dining table! And then I couldn’t decide on a rectangular table, or a square table.  Thus, the idea for these modular tables was born!  The set consists of 3 outdoor dining tables: one large …

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September 26, 2018 by Suzie

How to Make a DIY Concrete and Wood Dining Table Top

wide angle view of concrete and wood table

Today, I’m going to show you how we made this live edge wood and concrete table! I learned so much while making it, so as always, I’m sharing the good, the bad, and the mistakes.  I love how unique every concrete and wood table is and I can’t wait to see what you create! I …

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Hi, I’m Suzie! I’m a self-taught woodworker, DIY enthusiast, house-to-home transformer, endlessly curious maker, mom and wife. Building and making is my passion. Creating a home with my own two hands is my jam!
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DIY Upholstered Sitting Bench: Free Plans

finished square wood coffee table

4 Simple Steps to Building a Large Square Coffee Table

finished shoe storage bench

Plans for Mudroom Bench DIY: Shoe Storage Drawers

how to make Hall tree with bench and drawer finished

DIY Mudroom Bench with Upper Cabinet and Hooks: Free Plans

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