28 Easy Wood Projects For Your Home

© Contributed by DecorHint Looking for simple wood projects that can be done in a day? Or how about an hour? What about simple tools? What about cheap wood? Or even a free wooden pallet. Well, I'm going to take something today...

Looking for simple woodworking projects that can be done in a day? Or how about an hour? What about simple tools? What about cheap wood? Or even a free wooden pallet.

Well, today I'm rounding up some of my favorite little woodworking projects you can do for your home. All of these carpentry jobs can be done with a few basic tools, which I'll cover below.

Oh, and most of them don't require much more than pieces of wood. Call me plain and simple, but I really enjoy working with pine and think it stains beautifully.

I hope these projects will inspire you to create something beautiful for your home. Believe me, the most difficult thing, figuratively speaking, is to "take a hammer". Just start and it will go from there.

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In fact, I have rarely spent the past year like this. Anything that needed to be done at home, I usually called my husband. But nothing more. In less than a year, I gained the confidence to complete projects and fix things around the house myself.

Now I keep a list of projects I want to do for the house. And of course share here! So let's get started.

Recommended tools and equipment for woodworking

Circular saw / Circular saw / Circular saw
A set of drills and exercises
Forstner bit set (or spatula bit set)
Kreg Pocket Hole Jig
Orbital sander
wooden clamps and can do the clamp
Roulette - (see how to read roulette)
Wood glue and construction glue like liquid nails
hammer
Brad Nailer and Nails
Pneumatic stapler

Light wood projects

1. A simple wooden bench

Wood Bench Tutorial - Easy Wood Projects For Beginners

This wooden bench will take you a few hours, but once you get the hang of it, it will open up a whole world of possibilities for creating multiple benches of different sizes. Make one for your hallway or at the end of your bed.

Download the bench manual here.

2. Spice drawers

DIY wooden spice organizer in a spice box.

You can buy spice racks, but I like wooden ones that are made just for your shelf. Take the cheap pine and clean.

Get the full Spice Climbing tutorial here.

3. A box of children's toys

Children's wooden toy box on wheels with rope handles in the playroom. It's easy to make this DIY toy box

These toy boxes are perfect for organizing stuffed animals, building blocks or other toys that need to be placed in the children's room. It is on wheels for easy movement around the room.

Get the toy box tutorial here.

4. simple table and walls

Blue bathroom with clapboard and clapboard walls

For this tutorial, you will need a garden trellis. Yes, you read correctly. Inexpensive grilles can transform boring walls into stylish moldings. It's not difficult! Very minimal cut and mostly held together with construction adhesive.

Get the complete guide to Brett e Latte here.

5. Small Wooden Stool/Plant Stand

Small DIY wooden stool for the kitchen. complete guide on how to make these cheap wooden stools at the post office.

I love these stools. My dad and I developed this project together, and while it's the hardest project on this list, it's still very doable and quite reliable. The chair is widely used. Seats, ladders, plant stands and more.

Get the full wooden chair tutorial here.

6. Wooden base

Close up of handmade wooden plinths - full guide in post.

Without stool - wardrobe. And sleek that doesn't cost a fortune. I made one for my bathroom and one for the kitchen. Life seems a little more luxurious when everything is on a pedestal.

Download the wooden foundation tutorial here.

7. A box of succulents

A close up of a DIY wooden succulent planter with mini succulents planted inside

Someone asked me on Instagram if my succulents were alive, and they really are, which is kind of surprising since I've been ignoring them for a while. A planter is also worth a shot and adds rustic charm to your tables. Don't want to worry about flora? This project is also perfect for artificial succulents.

Get the full guide to this succulent planter here.

8. Peasant wardrobe

Corridor with integrated farmhouse wardrobe. A wreath and sash hang in the dressing room.

Sometimes the simplest designs can be the most alluring. Besides the stool, this is one of my favorite projects. I took a cheap piece of pine and attached some old hooks to it.

I love how vintage it looks and it is also functional. If you really want to hang a mantle on it or just use it for decoration (like me), you'll love this project.

Get the complete wardrobe guide (plus this great resource for vintage coats) here.

9. Swivel guide

Shaker style counter with garland and vintage painting on the wall

If you like rustic or farmhouse decor, I'm sure you can put a clip in any room and it will look great. This tutorial will show you two ways to make one (including one with screw studs - did you know they existed?)

Get a full tutorial on pin guidelines here.

10. Wooden Bookcases

28 Easy Wood Projects for Your Home - Looking for easy wood projects you can complete in a day? Or how about an hour? What about simple tools? What about cheap wood? Or even a free wooden pallet.

© by DecorHint 28 Easy Wood Projects for Your Home - Looking for easy wood projects you can complete in a day? Or how about an hour? What about simple tools? What about cheap wood? Or even a free wooden pallet.

It was one of the first wood projects I ever did and after that I was so proud of myself.

These book bags came from two molds at the hardware store. You can decorate and color them according to your decor.

Get a DIY wooden bookcase guide and some ideas to spice things up here.

11. Garden cage

Looking at the homemade pine and cedar trellis against the planters. how to build a network from start to finish. Find out how easy it is to create your own.

Apparently I can't stay away from the garden cage. A simple garden trellis tutorial that will give you privacy and space for your climbing plants.

Get the full guide to this garden trellis here.

12. Children's work table

Kids Playroom Makeover - Challenge in a room. Check out the before and after of this playroom and how we transformed it into a relaxing and colorful children's playroom on a budget.

© Courtesy of DecorHint Reveal for Kids Playroom Makeover - One Room Challenge . Check out the before and after of this playroom and how we transformed it into a relaxing and colorful children's playroom on a budget.

These kids activity tables can be expensive. But mine I made with plywood and pre-made legs you can buy at the hardware store. This table is perfect for Lego, drawing, reading and eating.

Get the kids activity board tutorial here.

13. Simple wooden lanterns

A set of three wooden lanterns for the porch with their own hands

You can make these beautiful rustic wooden lanterns for your porch and decor with reclaimed wood. We used an old wooden pallet which we split and then cut into square dowels with a circular saw. You can also make it easier for yourself by buying pre-made square dowels and then simply cutting them to size.

Get the full guide to these wooden lanterns here.

14. Shaker stand with shelf

Shaker rail with shelf - complete guide by mail.

This single shelf shaker stand is a little different from the traditional rail. An additional shelf is perfect for storing tiered photos, landscapes and more. And yes, you can do that with any salvaged wood.

Get the full shelving guide here.

15. Wooden dressing table

DIY laundry counter step by step. How to Install a Wood Countertop on Your Washer and Dryer for Under $50

If you have a front-loading washer and dryer, you can create fully functional counter space for storing laundry supplies and folding clothes. This table is made of 1x10 boards and a piece of plywood.

Get the full guide to making this DIY laundry tub here.

16. Vintage cutting board

Vintage cutting boards. how to make them and where to buy them.

These beautiful vintage cutting boards are actually not that hard to make. They add character and warmth to your kitchen and can look pretty cool when hung on the wall or on a shelf.

Get a tutorial on how to make a vintage cutting board here.

17. Coffee table

carpentry project! A homemade armchair with a book and a cup of coffee.

This project is very suitable for your living room. If you need a small table for drinks and things, but don't have the space, you can make one of these tables with chairs. They fit on the armrest of your sofa.

Get the full guide to this chair table here.

A bathroom tray is easy to make from cedar planks. It will add warmth to your bathroom and also be practical. Use it to hold soap, wine glass, books and more.

The Bath Caddy manual can be found here.

You can create your own canvas frame. I made it with cheap pine and coated it with my favorite (ex American) wood stain. Definitely improves the look of your canvas. Try this homemade spatula while you're at it.

How to frame a canvas

These longscapes are all the rage right now, but finding the perfect spot for them can be tricky. Well, you can do it yourself. I used a pine crate and a piece of plywood to build it. No windshield required.

DIY long frame for landscape art

21. Laptop Stand

portable wooden laptop stand on white table

We all know that it's better for our posture and our neck to see things at eye level. This wooden laptop stand is the solution. I made this simple laptop from leftover design panels I had in the garage.

Get a complete guide to making a wooden laptop stand here.

22. Entry Table

DIY ebony hall table with ornate round mirror on top

This is one of my favorite projects because it's so practical and can be done with less than $40 worth of wood. This hall table is crafted from pine wood, assembled with heavy-duty screws, then painted true black. I like that similar tables are over $200.

Get your DIY input table guide here.

23. Drawer Dividers

Close up of wooden partitions in kitchen cupboard

Using inexpensive pine and pocket holes, you can easily create your own drawer dividers. It made a huge difference to our kitchen drawers and we got a custom look on the cheap.

DIY drawer divider tutorial.

24. Stairs to the Ceiling

DIY ceiling ladder to the dike with a basket

I needed a simple ceiling ladder high enough to lift the eye and fill the empty wall space in our bedroom. It was incredibly easy to do, just 2x4.

Get the ceiling ladder tutorial here.

25. Wooden box with lid

half open wooden box with remotes inside

These wooden boxes are very practical and allow you to hide remote controls and unsightly charging cables in style.

Get the DIY wooden box tutorial here.

26. Coffee table

DIY outdoor table made from reclaimed wood on a shaded patio.

I created a custom table for our screened porch. I insert it directly into our ugly and bulky socket. Now it's out of sight and we have a nice table to boot.

Get a DIY coffee table tutorial here.

27. Trellis Wall

Navy Blue Trellis Wall Office / Living Room - How to Create a Trellis Wall - DIY Tutorial

We have completely transformed our reception area with this stylish office trellis wall. It is an effective, simple and economical project.

How to make a lattice wall with your own hands.

28. Locker

Honestly, it takes a little longer to make, but still uses the same simple basic techniques I use in ALL of my woodworking projects. Pinholes and pockets. I hope a project like this inspires you to give it a try. Once you master the basic skills, you can remove them easily.

A master class on how to make a cabinet for storing things with your own hands.

Favorite Woodworking Resource/Inspiration

Although I learned a lot about woodworking from my dad and husband, here are some of my favorite sources for learning more.

Woodworking for mere mortals. easy to reproduce and full of good advice. He has an excellent teaching style.
Ana White Woodworking - she's awesome! I think he has a manual for just about everything.
Pretty Handy Girl - You will love Brittany as much as I do. There are so many wonderful projects on her site and she has a great way to teach beginners.

I'm inclined to do the things I want to buy. When I see a nice table or stool, the first thing I do is try to figure out how to make it. Or I'll see if I can save him. Sometimes this can be a cheaper option as lumber prices are a bit crazy right now.

I will definitely add simpler wood projects to this list when I run out. And believe me, I have a lot of things I want to try. I invite you to try!

Thank you for your visit today.

Oh Karin!

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