Easy Things to Build With Wood for Carpentry
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.
I'm going to be honest, woodworking is intimidating. At least as far as I'm concerned. My thought process is that once I put saw to wood, it's all over. If I mess up, then what's done cannot be undone. I don't know why it's so final in my mind, but I've always been intimidated. I don't think I'm the only one?
Interestingly enough, the thing that helps with woodworking intimidation is the same thing that helps in a lot of other areas in life – jumping in. I'm going to encourage you to check out the projects below, select something that you like, and utilize the supply list to get what you need. ALL of these ideas are great for beginners, depending on how "beginner" of a project you'd like to tackle.
Beginner Woodworking Projects
Before we dive into the projects I wanted to go over some frequently asked questions I get about woodworking. If you'd just like to see the ideas, go ahead and scroll down. Otherwise, you might find some of this information to be of value.
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.
My favorites from the list are the outdoor bench (#1), mirror frame (#3), drawer organizer (#6), the candle holders (#35), or the wood tray (#44).
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). One of my favorite blogs for woodworking plans is Ana White.
Yes, I still read magazines. There's something about the printed page I love. The top woodworking magazines are listed here. "Wood" magazine is really good.
What can I make out of wood to sell?
Once you get the hang of woodworking, you can sell just about anything you make! People like wood trays, candle holders, caddies, benches, birdhouses, wood letters, toys, plant hangers, boxes, and frames.
What can I make from scrap wood?
Look for smaller woodworking projects when you've got little pieces of wood. I have a box to hold scraps, and it's somewhat sorted by size. Then I just grab what I need. Projects on this list that I feel are good for scraps are the beverage caddy (#2), the plant hanger (#13), the hanging storage (#15), and the birdhouse (#31).
Before You Begin
Two last things I ask before you do jump in is that you: 1) get yourself some proper woodworking safety equipment and 2) read the manuals for your woodworking tools and observe all of the safety guidelines and requirements forthwith.
You should also take a practice run with your power tools on scrap wood if you have never used them before. I have guides for an electric sander, jigsaw, Kreg jig, router, and reciprocating saw that you can read to familiarize yourself with these tools as well.
If you're ready to get the projects, grab your wood glue, scroll down and get your list of easy woodworking ideas!
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.
DIY Drawer Organizer
Learn how to make a DIY drawer divider with materials you have laying around the house! We made this organizer on the cheap with scrap wood.
DIY Outdoor Table
Learn how to make a DIY outdoor coffee table that is perfect for all sorts of decor styles! Make it out of beautiful cedar for long lasting patio furniture.
DIY Platform Bed Frame
Why buy a platform bed frame when you can DIY it? Build this mid-century modern king platform bed frame using our easy-to-follow tutorial.
Rustic Pallet Shelf
Have you ever seen a stranded pallet by the side of the road? Don't pass it by - turn it into a DIY pallet shelf with farmhouse style!
DIY Wooden Bench
This Diy wooden bench was inspired by a Crate and Barrel find for $999 - except we made our version for less than $60. Easy tutorial!
Step Stool That Doubles as a Chair
Learn how to build a wooden step stool that turns into a chair if you flip it over. You'll love the modern look - paint it any colors you like.
DIY Plant Hanger
Learn to make a simple wood plant hanger in a few simple steps! This is such an easy woodworking project and can be made in minutes.
DIY TV Riser in Three Steps
Learn how to make a DIY TV riser using simple tools and wood. You can customize this to any size and stain any color you like. SO easy!
Spice Rack or Craft Storage
Photo Credit: Anika Gandhi
Make a DIY spice rack with this easy tutorial. This wooden spice rack is made from scrap wood and can be set on the countertop or mounted on the wall! Or use it for craft paint storage!
DIY Modern Planter Boxes
Photo Credit: kleinworthco.com
If you have ever wanted to spruce up your front porch or garden, then you don't want to miss this tutorial for these DIY modern planter boxes. They are the perfect quick & easy weekend project.
DIY Outdoor Serving Station
Build your own outdoor serving station with these step-by-step instructions! Perfect for hanging on a covered patio and summer entertaining.
Farmhouse Picnic Table
Photo Credit: Ginger Bowie
Want to add some farmhouse charm to your outdoor space? Learn how to build a picnic table with benches for under $150. This table can be customized to how big or small you'd like to make it.
Sofa Laptop Desk with Magazine Rack
Photo Credit: toolboxdivas.com
Learn how to make a table that is lightweight and will fit perfectly with your sofa and chairs. This sofa sleeve is a great project for working from home, and I love the magazine rack on the side.
Build a Floating Desk
Photo Credit: twofeetfirst.net
Get a step-by-step tutorial on how to build a floating desk for your home office or kids craft room. She's also got instructions for the floating bench in the same room!
DIY Address Number Wall Planter
Photo Credit: Whitney Gainer
Add a little something to a boring front entrance with this simple woodworking project! Display your house numbers and some pretty plants at the same time.
Simple Farmhouse Shelves
Photo Credit: twofeetfirst.net
A how-to tutorial on building DIY farmhouse shelves with metal brackets, perfect for a bathroom, kitchen, living room, home office, or really anywhere you need shelves.
DIY Wooden Dowel Coat Rack
Photo Credit: Emily Henderson
If you want a cool and modern coat rack in your entryway or office, grab some wood poles from Home Depot and cut them down to size! The rest is just painting and wrapping.
DIY Small Open Shelf
Photo Credit: Amy from Hertoolbelt
This DIY shelf was originally built as tubside storage but could also work as a bookshelf too. If you like simple rustic furniture ideas, this is your project.
How to Make a Blanket Ladder
Photo Credit: Brandy Nelson
Make a beautiful wooden blanket ladder for under $15. It's an easy one day project that will allow you to display beautiful quilts or blankets in the open and make them easily accessible.
DIY Modern Nightstand
Photo Credit: Lily Ardor
This DIY nightstand looks fancy because you'll be doing some tapering on the legs, but if you follow the instructions It's actually quite easily! Perfect for those that love Scandinavian vibes.
DIY Industrial Chic Coat Rack
Photo Credit: lovecreatecelebrate.com
Make your own modern industrial coat rack with these free build plans! The perfect DIY idea to organize any entryway! I love the mail slot on top.
Test Tube Wood Centerpiece
Photo Credit: Beckie Farrant
For this easy woodworking project, Beckie used leftover 2×4's to create a pretty floral centerpiece that she can keep out year round. She added tulips to the mini test tubes to create a beautiful centerpiece for her kitchen table.
How to Build a Screen Door
Photo Credit: thediydreamer.com
Building a screen door is a great DIY project that will add beautiful character to your home. Learn how to build a screen door with this simple tutorial!
Custom Size Picture Frame
Photo Credit: acraftedpassion.com
Can't find the perfect sized picture frame to decorate your home? Learn how to make your own custom size picture frame with this easy tutorial!
How to Make a DIY Birdhouse
Photo Credit: firstdayofhome.com
Learn how to make a sanctuary for birds with these DIY birdhouse plans. It's the perfect woodworking project for beginners, and you can use up your scrap wood supply.
DIY Magnetic Jewelry Organizer
Photo Credit: Sarah Fogle
Need to organize your jewelry? This walnut version uses magnets and brass to create a modern and beautiful-to-look-at organizer with tons of earring storage!
DIY Under Bed Storage For Shoes
Photo Credit: Anika Gandhi
Learn how to make DIY under bed storage which is perfect for anything, including shoes. Anika has the full tutorial, plans, and video.
Reclaimed Wood Plank Wall
Photo Credit: Charlotte Smith
Learn how Charlotte put a wood plank wall in a room of her home, and how easily you can do it! I love feature walls, and this is no exception.
DIY Wood House Candle Holders
Photo Credit: thenavagepatch.com
These DIY wood house candle holders are rustic and beautiful. They're so easy to make, you'll want to create your own little wood house village!
Build a Porch Swing
Photo Credit: yellowbrickhome.com
This DIY porch swing is a very basic woodworking project for a beginner - the hardest part is going to be the hanging! And even that is reasonably easy. Isn't it pretty?
How to Build a Drying Rack
Photo Credit: adventuresofadiymom.com
I so wish I had one of these in my laundry room! I hang most of my clothes to dry, so I need to build a drying rack. Rachel's tutorial makes it easy.
DIY Wine Bar and Storage
Photo Credit: sawsonskates.com
This wall-mounted DIY wine bar is a space-saving alternative to a wine cabinet. It's an attractive display for bottles, glasses, liquor, and bar accessories.
Ready to Roll Camper Wood Pallet Art
Share your love of travel with this unique "ready to roll" camper wood pallet art! It didn't cost us much to make – we got the pallets for free.
Honeycomb Hexagon Wall Shelf
Photo Credit: feastandfasten.com
Follow this step-by-step tutorial to learn how to build and hang your own beautiful honeycomb wall shelf, made up of DIY hexagon shelves of various sizes.
DIY Entryway Shoe Storage Bench
Photo Credit: Brad Rodriguez
Growing up there were seven of us, so we had an ugly shoe rack inside the front door to keep everything organized. This one is so much better looking AND it doubles as a bench to put them on!
DIY Console Table
Photo Credit: handmade-haven.com
I love the braces on this console table! The resulting look gives the table a bit more interest, and it's still easy to achieve.
DIY Shiplap Wood Farmhouse Clock
Photo Credit: thriftyandchic.com
Do you have one of those walls, or little nooks or crannies, that you just can't find the right piece for? That's where a wood clock comes into play. You'll have to use a jigsaw, but it's easy to follow the lines once you get the circle traced.
Easy DIY Farmhouse Serving Tray
Photo Credit: shesaved.com
Homemade gifts are the very best, and this DIY farmhouse serving tray project that's not only easy, it's affordable and fun to make!
DIY Monogram Planter Tutorial
Photo Credit: remodelaholic.com
Follow this step-by-step tutorial and woodworking plans to build this large outdoor DIY monogram planter in the letter of your choice, for a welcoming and personalized front porch decoration.
Build a 2x4 Outdoor Table
Photo Credit: girljustdiy.com
This is a great beginner woodworking project and the first piece of furniture I made all by myself. It uses simple and inexpensive building materials. Perfect for stylish furniture for your home or patio on a small budget.
Mudroom Storage Cubbies
Photo Credit: Bitterroot DIY
You can turn an entry area into a mudroom of sorts with these simple plans! This project is on a larger scale, but the cuts are all straight, and assembly is relatively easy.
Build a 2x4 Outdoor Bar Table
Photo Credit: thediydreamer.com
This DIY 2×4 outdoor bar table is a versatile outdoor table that can be used as a bar, dining table, and even a workstation. It only takes a few hours to build.
Modern DIY Garden Trellis
Photo Credit: www.southernrevivals.com
Build a DIY garden trellis that's as beautiful covered in flowers as it is without! Its intriguing design might look complicated but is so easy to replicate.
DIY Outdoor Storage Box
Photo Credit: Vinetta Jackson
Hide clutter and package deliveries inside this DIY outdoor storage box! Get the woodworking plans for this project and get building!
DIY Cutting Boards from Scrap Wood
Photo Credit: blesserhouse.com
Learn how to make your own cutting boards using scrap wood you already have in your stash. You can repurpose in your kitchen or give away as homemade gifts.
Easy DIY Outdoor Wall Art
Photo Credit: loveandrenovations.com
Not sure where to start? This outdoor wall art is a perfect easy woodworking project! You don't have to do angled cuts if you aren't ready . . . you can start with straight cuts and simple geometry. However, the cuts you're going to be making are quite easy.
I'd love to know what you think about all of these nifty ideas in the comments!
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