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Build a Modern Mud Kitchen | Concrete + Woodworking Tutorial

October 21, 2019 by Ashley

Learn how to build a modern kids mud kitchen featuring a concrete table top and plenty of storage space underneath. This project is sponsored by The Home Depot. When my son was a toddler I got the idea of building a mud kitchen for him because I have fond childhood memories of making mud pies ...

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Filed Under: Woodworking Tagged With: concrete, woodworking

Giant Goomba Lumber Storage Cart | Tutorial + Free Plans

July 8, 2019 by Ashley

8-Bit Goomba Lumber Storage Cart - Super Mario Bros Geek Craft

Learn how to build a geek-themed lumber storage cart for your garage from two sheets of plywood in this step-by-step DIY woodworking tutorial. Hello everyone, today I'm sharing details on my latest build: a 4' tall 8-bit Goomba that doubles as a lumber storage cart. This is not the most ...

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Filed Under: Tutorial, Woodshop, Woodworking Tagged With: 8-bit, goomba, lumber rack, lumber storage, shop project, super mario bros, woodworking

Dust Collection Cart for a Shop Vac and Dustopper | How to Build Tutorial

April 1, 2019 by Ashley

Ridgid Shop Vacuum Dust Separator Cart

Learn how to build a shop vacuum dust collection cart compatible with the Dustopper, a high efficiency dust separator. Hello everyone, in this tutorial I'm sharing how to build a dust collection cart for the Ridgid shop vacuum and Dustopper  (a cyclone dust separator for a 5 gallon bucket). ...

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Filed Under: DIY, Tutorial, Woodshop, Woodworking Tagged With: dust collection, dustopper, kreg jig, shop project, woodworking

How to make a gradient cutting board

March 26, 2019 by Ashley

How to make a walnut and maple gradient cutting board

Learn how to make a walnut and maple gradient cutting board. Hello everyone, in this post I'm sharing how I made a pair of gradient cutting boards, one rectangular and the other round. This was a fun cutting board design that I found inspiration for via Pinterest. (For sneak peeks on ...

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Filed Under: Cutting Boards, DIY, Woodworking Tagged With: cutting board, gradient cutting board, maple, walnut, woodworking

8-Bit Star Wars R2-D2 Pixel Wall Art Tutorial

March 24, 2019 by Ashley

8-Bit Star Wars R2-D2 Pixel Wall Art Tutorial

A step by step tutorial on how to make an 8-bit R2-D2 from Star Wars. Hello, everyone in this post I'm sharing details on how I made an 8-bit R2-D2 from Star Wars. I made R2-D2 using the same technique I used to create a few of my other pixel art creations like 8-bit Link, Goomba, Lakitu, ...

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Filed Under: DIY, Geeky & Nerdy Projects, Tutorial, Woodworking Tagged With: 8-bit, geek craft, pixel art, plywood, r2-d2, star wars, woodworking

8-bit End Grain Goomba | Super Mario Bros Pixel Art

March 4, 2019 by Ashley

8-Bit Goomba from Super Mario Bros. | End Grain Tutorial

Learn how to make an 8-bit end grain Goomba from the classic Nintendo video game: Super Mario Bros. NES. This pixel wall art project is a great way to use up wood scraps destined for the fire pit. Hello everyone, in this tutorial I'm sharing how to make an 8-bit end grain Goomba! This was a ...

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Filed Under: DIY, Geeky & Nerdy Projects, Tutorial, Woodworking Tagged With: 8-bit, cherry, geek craft, goomba, maple, nintendo, pixel art, super mario bros, walnut, woodworking

DIY Bailey Chair for Dogs with Megaesophagus

February 6, 2019 by Ashley

DIY Bailey Dog Chair for dogs suffering from Megaesoophagus

Learn how to build a Bailey Chair for dogs suffering from Megaesophagus (an enlargement of the esophagus). Hello everyone, today I'm sharing details on something I built recently: a Bailey Chair for dogs suffering from Megaesophagus. Dogs with megaesophagus have an enlarged esophagus. This ...

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Filed Under: DIY, Woodworking Tagged With: bailey chair, build something, dog, kreg jig, lazy guy diy, megaesophagus, woodworking

DIY Wooden Chevron Coasters

February 5, 2019 by Ashley

How to make a chevron drink coaster from wood scraps

Learn how to make a beautiful set of chevron wooden coasters from scrap wood, a perfect DIY homemade gift. Hello everyone, today I'm sharing how I made a set of chevron wooden coasters. This is a nice little scrap wood project that can be completed within a weekend. (For sneak peeks on ...

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Filed Under: DIY, Woodworking Tagged With: chevron, coaster, diy, herringbone, woodworking

Build a Toy Monster Truck Arena

November 23, 2018 by Ashley

DIY Toy Monster Truck Arena Inspired by the Monster Jam show

Learn how to build a toy monster truck arena from some wood scraps and pink insulation foam. This is an easy DIY project inspired by the Monster Jam's monster truck arena. Hello everyone, today I'm sharing how to build a toy monster truck arena! Earlier this year my son and I attended our first ...

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Filed Under: DIY, Woodworking Tagged With: free plans, kids, monster truck, monster truck arena, toy, woodworking

Bandsaw Circle Cutting Jig | How to Build Tutorial

November 16, 2018 by Ashley

Bandsaw circle cutting jig on the Rikon 10-305 bench top bandsaw

Learn how to make an adjustable circle cutting jig for your bandsaw in this step by step DIY tutorial. Hello everyone, today I'm sharing how to build a circle cutting jig for your bandsaw. This is a really easy shop project that will make cutting circles a breeze. My bandsaw circle jig is largely ...

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Make a Chevron Cutting Board | How To Tutorial

July 23, 2018 by Ashley

This tutorial shows you how to make a beautiful round, chevron cutting board from walnut and maple hardwoods. It was my entry for the second Instagram Mini Builder Challenge. Hello everyone, today I'm sharing how to make a round, chevron cutting board. This cutting board was created from some ...

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Filed Under: Cutting Boards, Woodworking Tagged With: chevron, chevron cutting board, cutting board, cutting board plans, hardwood, kitchen, maple, round cutting board, walnut, woodworking

DIY Kids Art Table with Hexagon Geometric Table Top Pattern

June 29, 2018 by Ashley

How to build a kids art table

A step by step tutorial on how to build a kids art table from a single sheet of plywood. This is my entry for June / July's Fab Furniture Flippin' Contest sponsored by Purebond Plywood: One Panel Challenge. Hello everyone, today I'm sharing details on how I built a kids art table for my niece.  ...

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Filed Under: Furniture, Woodworking Tagged With: art table, fab furniture flippin' contest, geometric, hexagon, kids furniture, plywood, purebond, woodworking

DIY Wooden Game Board for the The Duke (Catalyst Game Labs)

April 7, 2018 by Ashley

DIY wooden game board for The Duke (Catalyst Game Labs)

A step by step tutorial on how to make a wooden game board for The Duke from Catalyst Game Labs. The Duke is a 2 player abstract strategy game. Hello everyone, today I'm sharing how to make a wooden game board for The Duke from Catalyst Game Labs. The Duke is a 2 player abstract strategy game. ...

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Filed Under: Woodworking Tagged With: abstract, board game, catalyst game labs, chess board, game board, strategy game, the duke, the jarl, wooden game board, woodworking, youtube

DIY Knock-down Kids Haunted Playhouse

October 9, 2017 by Ashley

DIY Knock-down kids playhouse

Build a knock-down kids playhouse that can be easily disassembled, transported, and reassembled (no tools required) to a kids fall festival or truck or treat event. Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. Hey everyone, I'm excited to share my latest project: a ...

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Filed Under: Woodworking Tagged With: buildsomething, kids, knock-down, kreg, outdoors, playhouse, woodworking

DIY Loft Bed (Plans by Ana White)

August 7, 2017 by Ashley

How to build a loft bed following free plans by Ana White. This DIY loft bed frees up a lot space for toy storage or for creating a little reading nook. I assisted a friend in building a loft bed for her daughter.  We followed free plans by Ana White for the junior loft bed. We made a few ...

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Filed Under: Woodworking Tagged With: ana white, diy, Furniture, kids room, kreg jig, loft bed, tutorial, woodworking

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