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Faux Wainscoting

Wainscoting is often used to add character and boost the formality of a dining room or den. But look around any home and you'll find many areas that can benefit from this architectural detail: For example, a few panels can transform an open stairwell into a showcase of elegance. And if you use the approach shown here, you can afford to add wainscoting anywhere you please.

Ladder Shelf

I helped my neighbor assemble a set of “ladder shelves.” I had seen these shelves in stores and thought they looked nice, so I jumped at the chance to see how they went together. In a word, I’d say “poorly.” We followed the instructions to the word, but the assembly was quite wobbly when we finished. Since that unfortunate first impression, I’ve searched for a reasonably priced ladder shelf that wasn’t so rickety. I never did find one that I liked. So I decided to design one...

Tile Topped Cedar BBQ Cart

When I grill, I grill big. I like to have plenty of friends over and then treat them to big burgers, jumbo brats, and plenty of fresh grilled onions to top them off. It’s quite a production and it demands a lot of space. So with grilling season nearing its peak, I was anxious to build a custom grill cart that I’d been promising myself for quite sometime.

All Sports Locker

There are many qualities that sports instill in youngsters – teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship just to name a few. However, neatness and organization are not included in that list. In fact, it seems the more active a young person is, the more likely they are to leave their sports gear strewn throughout the house, car, and garage. It’s hard to blame them, really. They scarcely have enough time between games to put everything back in its place.

Sophisticated Serving Tray

With a decorative glass panel highlighted by a black-fabric insert, this serving tray has a sophisiticated style. If you prefer a more casual look, you can insert other fabrics, wallpaper or dried flowers. Whatever you choose, this tray looks so good you may never put it away. But you could, thanks to a base that folds for storage.

Rocking Horse

With the holidays coming, this wooden rocking horse would be the perfect gift for that special little someone. It's easy to build and requires only a jigsaw, sander and drill! Download Rocking Horse Plan *Note: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download this .pdf plan. If you don't already have Adobe Acrobat, click here to download this free program. A new window will open. When you are finished, close the window to return to this page.