Transform your garage into an organized, efficient space with DIY freestanding garage shelves courtesy ofAna White. Ideal for those with beginner-level DIY skills, these sturdy, customizable shelves are perfect for concrete, brick, metal walls, or even rental spaces where you can’t drill into th...
Another advantage is that when the workbench sits on the floor, you can easily shim the legs as needed to make it even – something that is impossible with casters installed under the legs. And we know that garage floors are anything but even. With the bottom shelf installed, it is time ...
Consider adding some furniture to the playhouse, such as a small table and chairs, shelves for toys, or a cozy reading nook. You could also add accessories like a chalkboard for drawing, a mailbox, or even a small kitchen set. Outdoor Features Adding outdoor features can extend the play ...
Drill boards “1”, “2”, “3”, & “4” together in the corners using the 2.5” screws. Be sure to stagger the screws as shown below so to help prevent the wood from splitting. Then drill boards “5” and “6” to the frame using the same stagger method. You can use the spa...
Learn how to build a ladder shelf with these 25 easy DIY ladder shelf plans and a variety of ladder shelves to choose from.
I used Velcro on the top corners to keep the desk closed when it isn’t in use. I propped up some garage sale frames from my stash on top, and loved how it looked… so I added 2 more 2×4 shelves above it that span from the closet trim to the doorway trim. We routed a ridge...
This project was very simple, and the design works not only for a workbench (as we’re using it), but also for sturdy storage shelves in a basement or garage. We built a two-shelf bench, but this design can be easily modified for three or four-shelf models. ...
Untreated timber may be used if the table is for inside use (garage, work shed etc.) whereas a treated timber is preferable for outside use. All sizes in this project are standard sizes and should be readily available at most lumber merchants. ...
Thanks to the solid back wall, a lean-to greenhouse retains heat more efficiently — sometimes to a point you need to keep the vents open at all times. Finally, if you build it against a backyard patio, you don’t even have to step outside to pick tasty tomatoes and greens for your...
The drawing below shows three ways to build a house, kind of like the the story ofThe Three Little Pigs. The first house (left) is what most of us in America occupy, lightweight stick-framed structures framed with 2x4s. The walls are thin and have virtually no mass. ...