There comes a time in toddlerhood where kids are too small for a tricycle or balance bike but are enamored with the idea of propelling themselves on something with wheels. The ride-on toy is the perfect fit for this stage of development. Here is a handsome one that you can build yourself and customize however you see fit. More

Whether building furniture or applying trim, there will come a day when you will want to break away from the right angles and get a little curvy. Arches can help to soften an angular room or piece of furniture and they are a sign to anyone who sees them that the builder was on top of their game. The trickiest part in doing arches is consistency between pieces and achieving overall symmetry. Here is a tutorial that will help you make it happen. More

I have a long sectional sofa in my living room, and although I love it, one challenge is that the sofa is too long to really use end tables. With a traditional sofa, end tables are the ideal place for a lamp, a coaster for your drink, a spot to put your phone while you curl up with a book… you get the idea. But what should all the in-between people on your super-long couch do? A console table is the solution! More

Wall paneling, called Wainscoting, is often found in today's home. Wainscoting was originally used as a means to clad the floor-to-ceiling interior of stone walls to help insulate the cold walls and minimize water infiltration. Now wainscoting can be used protect the lower third of the wall from nicks and scratches from everyday abuse, but is most often used as a decorative accent. More

Summer's usually the season for entertaining outdoors, but for some, fall might be the optimal time to throw on a sweater and enjoy the cooler air out on the patio. For a clever setup that folds away when not in use, take a look at this smart, inexpensive hanging bar made from scrap wood and a few extra materials. More

This DIY play table has lots of features to love: storage space for art supplies, a chalkboard surface, and compact nesting benches that are ideal for a small space. More

When I was a kid I dreamed of it: my very own arcade machine. I could play for hours without spending an allowance in quarters because my arcade machine would have infinite free plays. It would offer up all of my favorite games and there would never be a line. Unfortunately, arcade machines have become a bit of a relic of the lost age of North American arcades. Fortunately, the DIY and build (or repair) your own arcade machine culture is alive and well. Check out these awesome DIY arcade machines, builder resources, and maybe even get inspired to build your own. More

It all started with some deck repairs a few weeks ago. I had some some leftover wood and a few salvaged boards, and I thought maybe I could make something with it. As I started building, I thought about how cool it would be to make a little stop motion video of the pieces coming together. After condensing many days of work into 40 action-packed seconds, I present, for your infotainment, The Sofa Movie.

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Rocking horses are a classic, and always will be. But times change, and not many kids today can relate to riding a horse. It might be time to bring the rocking toy into the current century. Make way for the scooter. More

Living in the middle of a forest, I am obviously surrounded by branches. Some days they are the bane of my existence, falling on my metal roof with a loud 'CLANG!' and giving the lawnmower fits. But most days they can come in pretty handy. For instance, I currently have an entire wall of branches and saplings serving as a trellis for climbing flowers. Any project that uses this abundant resource catches my attention, and this particular one is destined to become a part of my home. More