This next HouseCalls request took Ron to Olympia, Washington. The Podowicz family had done a few updates and a remodel to their home, but they still felt like there was something missing. Cathy wanted to add some type of architectural detail that might create a lodge atmosphere. Ron recommended that they capture this effect by adding a rustic post and beam archway to the opening of the dining room. The result was so inviting they may never get their future house guests to check out!
Build your own countertop style paper towel holder. At the link you will find free plans to get building.
Build a bar stool using the free instructions at the link. This one measures 21 inches high. Great for extra seating around your table.
Build this spice rack with these easy to follow free step-by-step instructions.
Learn how to build a simple toy box using this free tutorial. Depending on the type of wood you build with, it can be stained or painted to suit your room.
This L shaped kids bed has plenty of storage space below and is easier to build than you might have guessed. Especially with the free instructions at the link.
At the link you can download the free woodworking plans to build this rustic kitchen island.
At the link you will find free step-by-step instructions to build this modern queen size bed. For this build poplar was used but you could substitute another wood.
Have you ever considered building your own wood window shutters? Well.. now you can. Building these shutters is actually quite easy using the free woodworking plans available at the link. Step-by-step instructions.
This tv stand media console has a ton of storage behind closed doors. The finished project measures 93 inches long but you can build the smaller unit that measures 49 inches long if you don't have the space for the larger one. Check out the free plans at the link and start building today.
A picnic table is a project you can buy all the material for and build in a day. Relatively simple and straight forward you can build a table that will last for decades. The table I will describe here is a large one, 28 inches wide (table top) and 8 ft long. It has benches attached to the table and is stable and strong. Certainly you can modify these plans to meet your needs. I have one that has a top that is 4 ft square based on the same design.
The latrine should be orientated so the vent pipe is facing the equator (South in Mexico). This one of the most important features as the black (DO NOTPAINT THE VENT PIPE) ABS pipe must be heated by the sun to promote ventilation.
Build your own dart board cabinet which features a spot for your darts and the other side will help you keep score. With the doors closed, you would never know it was hiding a dart board. Free building instructions at the link.
Download the drawings to generate full-size paper or posterboard templates of the project components. When scaling up the drawings, try not to be overly concerned about making the templates exactly like the drawings.
This is perfect for your backyard trampoline. Download the free plans at the link to build this trampoline stairs with slide unit.
This lathe stand was built mainly from 3/4 inch pine boards and has adjustable feet to sit level on any floor.
I decided to build the chest from walnut. Other wood choices would be oak, cherry, pecan, red cedar or even white pine. You might consider making the chest from plywood to cut the cost and make construction easier.
Build this laundry room storage cabinet, or build two and stack them up.
Build this awesome set of nightstands using these free downloadable woodworking plans. Lots of pictures at the site to guide you through the process.
Barbie houses are not very common to begin with, a Victorian style Barbie doll house is RARE. If you build our woodworking project number 04-FS-152, this would be the gift of a lifetime for a young daughter or granddaughter. We have worked about a dozen more photos throughout the plan that may help in sub-assembly building. Paint chart not included, you can decide what paints to use. This amazing project is the ultimate dream home for young and young-at-heart Barbie doll collectors. This woodworking plan will guide the woodworker through all steps of the building process. The rear of the house is open for full access to seven spacious Victorian rooms ready for decorating just as Queen Victoria may have done herself! In the near future we will be developing woodworking plans for doll sized Victorian furniture. The spaces include a parlor, kitchen, bath, bedroom and childrens playroom. The dormer windows add architectural interest inside and out. The first floor turret is enclosed and accessible from the inside. The second floor turret is open with access from the upper porch. Other options which you have a choice in building include grid work around the base and two styles of bay windows. Also included is information for making replica stained glass windows. There is even a plan included for the display table the doll house is set up on. The majority of the pieces are drawn full scale. Basically, those that can fit on the 11 x 17 inch paper stock. The house walls and some of the larger features are scaled down with dimensions and angles shown but all the gingerbread, shingle and molding patterns and other trim are mostly full size images.
Get your spices organized by building this door mounted spice rack. At the link you will find a free tutorial.
The beehive plans are available to download in imperial and metric measurements at the link.
Build a storage shed for your bikes and outdoor equipment. Just follow the free building plans at the link.
Build this paracord laced pallet hanging chair with these free instructions.
The plant stand shown is a fairly traditional project and quite simple. It consists of three spindle-turned legs, and a bandsawn top section. Since you will be duplicating on the lathe you can use a lathe duplicator, such as the Craftsman Copy Crafter, or make a template to follow. Scroll down the page at this link to find the plant stand.
Clever use of space!! Build a spice rack like this one on the inside of your pantry door.
Here are all the step-by-step instructions to build a toy gun for children. At the very bottom of each page click on -next post- to continue building a toy gun.
Eighty years ago, before built-in cabinets were common, every modern homemaker wanted a Hoosier cabinet in her kitchen. Recreate an American icon. By Tim Johnson. Information courtesy of American Woodworker magazine.
Contrasting woods and multiple-axis turning yield bold, distinctive tree decorations.
If you are building a deck with stairs, you will need to install a stair railing. Here is how you do it.