Build Plans

Detailed woodworking plans with step-by-step instructions

CategoryAll Furniture Outdoor Workshop Gifts Holiday Kitchen Other

LevelAll Beginner Intermediate Advanced Expert

food or laptop bed tray

Build a stylish and functional laptop tray with a spacious 22-1/4" × 11-1/4" top and fixed open-frame legs. This beginner-friendly project uses pocket hole joinery throughout and can be completed in approximately 4 hours.

intermediate

3/5

Surfboard Bar Height Table

great outdoor beach style table

4/5

American Flag with Border

Easy American flag build with border you can choose to leave the border off if you want

3/5

4-5

Cutting Board Checker Board Style

complete instructions to build your first checker board style cutting board

4/5

Simple Desk

this is a 2x2 build for a simple but lite weight desk

3/5

Tool Stand / Work Bench

Beginner friendly tool stand or work bench

2/5

5

shallow wall shelf

A quick, beginner-friendly wall shelf with two shallow display ledges and utility hooks — built from just four boards using pocket-hole joinery and no complex cuts.

2/5

Simple Dog House

A beginner-friendly 14-page woodworking build plan for a classic gabled dog house, complete with a color-coded cut list, dimensioned diagrams, and step-by-step construction instructions from framing through roofing and finish.

3/5

Tapered small hanging basket

A charming, beginner-friendly tapered hanging planter built from cedar fence pickets and 1x2 lumber using pocket hole joinery — no complex joinery or power tools beyond a basic drill required. Perfect for hanging on a porch, pergola, or patio beam to display herbs, succulents, or trailing plants.

intermediate

end table with bottom drawer and cubby

A sturdy, beginner-friendly side table built from mixed lumber stock using pocket hole joinery — one open cubby shelf and one full-width storage drawer, no advanced woodworking skills required. Perfect as a nightstand, end table, or living room accent piece with both display space and hidden storage.

advanced

4/5

Sofa Table

A stylish, open-shelf sofa table built from 3/4" plywood using simple pocket hole joinery — no advanced tools or woodworking experience required. Perfect for placing behind a couch to add storage and display space to any living room.

3/5

Table Centerpiece Planter

table centerpiece planter

intermediate

3/5

3

Simple Cornhole Boards

Instructions to build a set of cornhole boards to regulation size. Pocket Screws are preferred but optional. Also a 6 inch hole saw is preferred or a jigsaw for center target cutout

3/5

3

Towel Rack

easy modern towel rack

beginner

2/5

Cubby Hole Storage

This is an easy beginner friendly project designed to teach you the ease of pocket hole joinery...minimal materials. you can either build 12 inch cubby or purchase cubbies to go with a homes decor. Follow build plans

3/5

Angled Plant Stand

desktop or shelf angled plant stand

intermediate

2/5

Layered Cross

layered Cross

beginner

2/5

2

Outdoor Chair For Beginners

This is a simple outdoor chair build that anyone who takes their time can build with minimal tools and materials

intermediate

3/5

4

Narrow End Table with Hidden Compartment

An easy to build end table that has a hidden compartment

3/5

Patriotic Firecrackers

Create your own set of rustic Patriotic Firecracker Solar Lights with this easy-to-follow DIY woodworking plan. Using simple materials, basic tools, and affordable solar garden lights, you'll build a charming red, white, and blue porch decoration that adds a warm glow to your outdoor space. Perfect for beginners and ideal for Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, or year-round patriotic décor.

beginner

1/5

1-2 hours

Belt Sander Stand

A sturdy, compact stand designed specifically to hold a tenchtop belt sander.

beginner

1/5

Coffee Table / Puzzle Table

A Coffee table that has removable pieces to reveal a puzzle table underneath.

intermediate

3/5

6-8 hours

8' Miter Saw Station

8' long miter station and can be made out of 6 sheets of plywood and 3 2x4's

intermediate

3/5

4-6 Hours

Stover Cover / Serving Tray

Dual Purpose Stover Cover and Serving Tray

intermediate

2/5

3-4 Hours

Blanket Ladder

beginner

1/5

1-2 hours

Cedar Backyard Bench

Straight forward Cedar Backyard Bench

beginner

1/5

2-4 hours

Adirondack Chair

A variation of the classic adirondack chair.

intermediate

2/5

4-6 hours

Heavy-Duty Workbench (L-Shape Leg Design)

This plan is designed for a beginner to build a professional-grade, heavy-duty workbench. It features L-shaped legs made from two 2x4s joined at a 90-degree angle for maximum stability and a “no-screw” exterior finish using 2-1⁄ 2” coarse-thread pocket hole screws.

beginner

3 hours

Tablet / Smart Phone Stand

It seems just about everyone nowadays owns a smartphone or tablet. Now you can create a very cool holder to store yours when it's not in use, or if it's being charged. And, maybe, it won't get lost around the house so easily.

beginner

1/5

2 hours

Cedar Bench

Here's the perfect pace to kick back and relax in your backyard. This bench is built from cedar for great looks that will last. Straightforward construction means it's easy to build, too.

beginner

1/5

3 hours

Dog Bowl Stand

Build an elegant elevated dog bowl stand with storage compartment. Perfect for keeping your pet's feeding area organized and accessible.

intermediate

3/5

6

Adirondack Chair

Build a classic Adirondack chair with comfortable seating and weather-resistant design. This intermediate project features angled backrest, wide armrests, and sturdy construction perfect for outdoor relaxation.

intermediate

3/5

8 hours

Fence Board Birdhouse

Build a beautiful cedar birdhouse from a single fence board. Perfect for attracting birds to your yard with this simple yet elegant design.

beginner

1/5

2 hours