The Easiest Do-It-Yourself Furniture Projects From Leftover Wood
Whether you have leftover boards from a previous home improvement project or are just looking for a simple carpentry project, there are a few things you can do that will add economical storage and functionality to your home. Try these do-it-yourself projects that only require three or four tools and materials each and are perfect for beginners.
Hexagonal shelves
With just a board, a saw and a little wood glue, you can make a fun and functional hexagonal shelf. You will need a saw that can cut at 30 degrees and some blue masking tape for the seams. We have complete and detailed instructions for you here .
ledges of the shelf
Simple floating shelves are easy to make if you have wood glue, a nailer, a miter saw, and some sandpaper. To make a ledge, you need to put together two wide boards and one narrow board. Brittany Goldwyn has full instructions here .
blanket ladder
For stylish blanket storage, try making a blanket ladder. This simple project only requires glue, screws, a saw, and a few square boards. Cut the pieces to length, align them and secure the sides. Designer Corey Willis walks you through the project here .
Shoe rack
Assemble a simple shoe rack with a few boards, screws, and glue. Cut out the sides, drill holes for the screws and attach the shelves to the sides. Poor Swiss Shows You How It Is Here .
Clothes rack
You can build a simple hanger using just 2×2 pine, a miter saw, and wood screws. Trim the curved legs first, then trim the branches for the top. Screw in the legs making sure they are level and then screw in the branches for the top and you have a simple inexpensive coat tree. I Like to Make Stuff has full instructions on how to make it for just $10 .