Who says trees are only for Christmas? Put your tree up now and let’s decorate it for Thanksgiving with handmade ornaments, mini pumpkins, natural dried floral bits and all things Fall. Decorate a slim pre-lit tree for Thanksgiving with handmade ornaments and natural floral elements. Add a special twinkle to your holiday get together. Your… Read more
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DIY Puppet Theater and Shop Stand in One
Life is pretty sweet but we just made it that much sweeter with our latest Handbuilt Holiday gift plan. Today’s project does double duty, like a transformer but even better because it’s made from wood 😉 A DIY tutorial to build a kids puppet theater that changes into a shop stand. A play market, juice… Read more
Hearth in the Home Fire Starters and Fire Logs
This post about the fireplace is sponsored by Pine Mountain. The fireplace has long been the center of the home dating back to primitive times when fire was a human essential. The hearth served many functions, most importantly heat for the home and for cooking food, it was absolutely vital to human survival The heartbeat… Read more
DIY Metallic Light Up Trees
This post about metallic light up tress is sponsored by DecoArt. Make your holiday decor shine this year with all things metallic! Family and friends will delight in the warm glow of these DIY metallic light up trees you can make from wood and paint and I’ll show you how easy. A DIY tutorial to… Read more
Easy Advent Countdown Calendar
Help the kids count down to the most exciting holiday of the year with this simple wood advent calendar. Kids and adults will enjoy the season with a DIY project that celebrates the anticipation and patient waiting for all that is to come. A DIY tutorial to make a wood advent countdown calendar using one… Read more
DIY Dress Up Wardrobe
Now that Halloween has passed I bet you have a few more costumes to add to the dress up stash. Why not build a dress up wardrobe to store all the costumes, hats, shoes and accessories in one easily accessible location? A DIY tutorial to build a dress up wardrobe. Corral all the dress up… Read more
DIY Basketball Hoop Trash Can
A simple wood project you can make for that sports loving person on your list. It’s another Handbuilt Holiday gift project plan today from Ana White and me, we’re so glad to have you back every Friday for a new gift idea you can build this holiday season. A DIY tutorial to build a wood… Read more
Makita Subcompact Circular Saw with Diablo Blades
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Say hello to a compact cutting solution weighing in at about 7 pounds with the power and performance of a regular size circular saw. This Makita 18V subcompact circular saw may be small but extremely capable when paired with a lithium-ion high capacity battery and Diablo blade. … Read more
Dewalt Framing Nailer and Organizers
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Forget the compressor and hoses we’re going cordless with the Dewalt 21 degree cordless framing nailer. No loud and heavy compressor to lug around, no hoses to get tangled up, just the framing nailer and that’s it. Using the Dewalt 20V cordless framing nailer to build a… Read more
Barbie Size Tiny House Dollhouse
Forget the mansion, Barbie needs a tiny house. Just enough space for all the essentials and plenty of convertible furniture for a fully functioning home. It’s Friday and Ana White and I are here to share this Barbie size tiny house dollhouse that just might go down as my favorite kids build project ever. Build… Read more
DIY Tiny House Convertible Furniture
A tiny house dollhouse is fun but let’s make it even better with convertible furniture just like what you would find in an actual tiny house. Ana White and I combined forces to come up with a few dollhouse size convertible furniture pieces for the tiny house. A DIY tutorial to build tiny house convertible… Read more
Husky Lights Go Everywhere
*This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Next to sharp blades I think lighting may be one of the most important workshop tools and one that often gets overlooked. Being able to see the task and project clearly is not only important but also a good safety practice. Husky makes some of the most… Read more