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Easy Woodworking Projects for DIY Beginners

If you’re just getting started with DIY, you’re going to want to try these easy woodworking projects! Lots of options using basic tools.

What is a good first woodworking project?

My advice is to start with something that has a lot of right angles! You’ll want a project with simple, straight cuts and no-nonsense ways of joining the wood together. 

Where can I get free woodworking plans?

I get them from a variety of sources – bloggers, magazines, and manufacturer sites. I’d check Pinterest, and lots of websites for the tools have sample projects you can make with them (like Rockler, Kreg Jig, etc).

What can I make out of wood to sell?

Once you get the hang of woodworking, you can sell just about anything you make!

Easy Woodworking Projects

You're going to love these beginner woodworking projects, perfect for new DIYers! Get a bunch of ideas for things to make for all over your home, from benches to tables to shelving and more.

DIY Outdoor Bench on a Budget

Make a modern DIY outdoor bench for $35 - that looks like a $1,300 Williams Sonoma find. There are no nails or screws required!

DIY Beer Caddy

This wooden DIY beer caddy is easy to make! Grab the plans here; it's a perfect gift idea.

DIY Mirror Frame

Learn how to make a DIY bathroom mirror frame on a budget! Keep your clip mirror frame in place and hang this over the top. It looks great, it's stylish - and it's removable!

DIY Industrial Pipe Shelving

Learn how to build this impressive industrial pipe shelving the easy way! We've sourced the cheapest supplies for DIY pipe shelves online.

Wood Doormat with Mid-Century Style

GoodMake a mid-century inspired DIY wood doormat using wood slats and your favorite retro fabric! It's easier to do than you might think.

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