With all our dizzying digitization and gadget madness these days, it's comforting to return to our roots with the simple, wooden toy. Why not take that a step further and make the toys yourself? More

Sleek, tall desks look chic, non? But that slim aesthetic comes with a price: Storage. If you took our advice and opted for an IKEA Melltorp as your main workspace, you might be interested to see how one DIY'er created a portable drawer for the svelte white table. More

Although it's still Winter time around most of the country, a good portion of us (knock on wood) haven't had it as bad as previous years. It's almost as if Spring has sprung early and that means it's almost time to talk about the outdoors — almost. This quick project might have you making new patio furniture before the ground thaws, which at this rate, could be next week. More

I tend to take on ambitious DIY projects and I often look for information that will help me get the project done. Here are four DIY desk project patterns that will help you know which materials to buy, which tools to have on hand and provide assembly instructions. More

If you're a crafter of any kind, a proper work space is a dream. We've all seen photos of long lavish tables where you could work without being disturbed, but unless you rent your own studio, that's not always a reality. Instead, try making one of these expandable craft tables for all your diy needs. More

We've all seen bunk beds before, but what about a bus bed? I suddenly feel as though my childhood was missing something not having had one of these bad boys to call my own. It's part club house, part bed and 100% awesome! More

I have any number of old guitars in various states of disrepair kicking around, waiting for the day when I will either resurrect them into playable condition or wave the white flag and salvage them for spare parts. But it seems there may be a third option. Here is a clever idea that can give a cheap old guitar one last shot at the big time. More

I have a serious thing for stray animals, abandoned chairs and large stumps on the side of the road. I'd take them all home if I could and this video of master craftsman Sören Berger just proves my point. Would you think to turn an average chunk of tree stump into a lampshade? You won't be able to think of anything but after you watch this video! More

The ubiquitous IKEA FROSTA stool has seen its fair share of DIY hacks. From bedside tables by our very own Maxwell to speaker stands, the simplicity of the FROSTA's construction make them super easy to DIY into different types of furniture. We recently caught glimpse of the iconic stool being converted into the perfect partner for laptop users looking for an occasional workspace... More

When Elisa picked up this vintage dresser for only $60 at her local secondhand shop, she knew the horrid brown paint just had to go. Though she initially considered repainting, once she revealed some of the wood grain below the paint, she decided this piece deserved a full refinish all the way down to the bare wood. More