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Follow these instructions to build a wooden platform bed with a slatted headboard. You can make both pieces together or just one of them.

How to Build a Modern-Style Platform Bed 8 Steps...............

Get the kids away from the electronics and out in the fresh air by installing a tire swing in your backyard. Tire swings have been around forever because they're fun for any age and they're inexpensive to make.

How to Hang a Tire Swing From a Tree 6 Steps...............

Hide your trash can in style with this tilt-open-door cabinet. You can add any countertop to it; we choose butcher block to have an extra food prep area.

How to Build a Trash Bin With a Butcher-Block Countertop 8 Steps...............

Ladder golf is a fun game the whole family can play. Learn how to make a set for your backyard.

How to Build a Ladder Golf Game 7 Steps...............

The proverbial pine box in miniature will surely get some stares when trick-or-treaters pop by this Halloween. Try this easy project for beginner woodworkers.

Halloween Decoration: How to Make a Miniature Coffin 7 Steps...............

Learn how to build a three-dimensional Christmas tree, a perfect centerpiece for your holiday table.

How to Build a Wooden Christmas Tree Centerpiece 5 Steps...............

It's an old solution, but it can be an elegant one that also saves storage space. This pot rack can be built in an afternoon with simple construction and components.

How to Build a Hanging Pot Rack 6 Steps...............

Add storage for wine and stemware where you may not think you have space. This project can be mounted on the wall in just a little more than two feet of space.

How to Build a Wine Rack for Bottles and Glasses 6 Steps...............

Have a rambunctious pup, but you don't have a fenced-in yard? Then a doghouse with an all-in-one outdoor run may be a good option for your furry loved one.

How to Build a Dog Run With Attached Doghouse 20 Steps...............

This outdoor bench project is a great way to show off your woodworking skills. The bench is a perfect addition to a garden, deck or around a fire pit.

How to Build a Semi-Circular Wooden Bench 8 Steps...............

Do your houseguests sleep in a common room like the den or living room? Build this decorative room divider to give them comfort and privacy.

Build a Room Divider to Cover a Doorway 9 Steps...............

If you value your lawn mower and want to keep it in good running order, you need to clean and service it properly. Regular care will save you money in repair bills and help keep your lawn looking great.

Zen and the Art of Lawnmower Maintenance 10 Steps...............

Pair salvaged building materials with new lumber to create a shabby-chic headboard.

How to Make a Headboard From Upcycled Shutters 16 Steps...............

Make a bunch of these snowflakes and hang them from your front porch, from the eaves of your home or from tree branches. This is a perfect project for a beginner woodworker.

How to Make Wooden Snowflakes With Lights 7 Steps...............

Learn how to construct Christmas decorations for your front yard.

How to Build an Outdoor Santa Sleigh with Reindeer 10 Steps...............

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