Lemonade stands are a classic part of many a childhood. Growing up on a major road in a big city, my siblings and I raked in a nice bit of change during the summers. But our humble folding card table and poster-board sign left us baking in the sun while our precious ice melted away at a precipitous rate. We certainly would have appreciated something a bit more posh, a tad more stylish--something a lot like this. More

This is the second in John Gleeson Connolly's series on handmade toys. The same technique can be applied to make any number of objects with plywood - magic wands, swords, treasure coins. Happy woodworking! More

Is your little one just a bit too old for that crib, and it's time to graduate to something a bit more grown up? Don't throw that old thing away - if you're looking for a fun upcycling project for your baby bed this summer, check out these posts from around the web on how to get started. More

When I was a kid, a bed shaped like a low-slung race car was the hot item among bedroom decor for young boys. It gained an extra bit of panache by being prominently featured in almost every episode of 'Silver Spoons' as the bed of Ricky Stratton, the rich kid with an arcade in his living room and every cool toy known to man. Here is a much more down to earth take on the same concept, with the added bonus of being handmade by a dedicated dad. Eat your heart out, Stratton! More

Of the many Before and Afters we have featured, this one may take the prize for the biggest blindside, meaning when you click through, you will in no way have figured out what was coming and the 'After' photo just may knock you flat. While you can sometimes predict how a thrift store dresser or end table will be saved and transformed, just try it with this box spring. You'll be wrong. Trust us. Just go look. More

Don't you love a piece of furniture that tells you how it was made? None of that plastic, seamless, or stapled-together stuff here. Instead, we've collected a few modern wood pieces that are finger jointed together. Take a look! More

Vertical gardening, although practical isn't always stylish. Check out this super simple IKEA hack to bring a little modern style to your outdoor space. More

Originally invented by Thomas Jefferson, the cypher wheel is a code machine that can provide hours of creative fun, both in the making and in the execution. This is the first of John Gleeson Connolly's series on handmade toys. More

Just when Kristen thought that her outdoor living space was coming together nicely, Mother Nature threw her a curve ball. Actually, Mother Nature threw a patio umbrella through Kristen's glass tabletop, which certainly put a damper on any outdoor dinner plans! Fortunately, Kristen and her husband were able to turn this setback around by DIYing a live edge tabletop based on a $25,000 inspiration piece. More

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