Everything you need to get started building with confidence. Learn core woodworking skills with an easy-to-follow beginner course, plus 28 ad-free plans you can build with just a drill and a saw.
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Turn a few cedar fence pickets into a charming outdoor feature with this DIY Fence Picket Bench Planter. This beginner-friendly project combines a decorative bench design with a built-in flower box, perfect for adding color and character to a porch, patio, or garden path. Made entirely from affordable fence pickets, it’s an easy and budget-friendly build that creates a beautiful place to showcase your favorite flowers or plants.
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Build a durable cedar raised garden bed using just six cedar fence pickets and four 2×3 studs. This simple design creates a sturdy 39" × 75" garden bed that’s perfect for vegetables, herbs, or flowers. The project requires only basic tools and inexpensive materials, making it a great beginner build that can be completed in an afternoon for around $30–$35 in lumber.
NOTE: I built cedar fence picket beds like this about 15 years ago using just fence pickets and 1x2 and they
DIY Cedar Planter Bench – Free Plans
Add instant seating and greenery to your outdoor space with this simple cedar planter bench made from affordable fence pickets. The design combines two sturdy planter boxes with a comfortable slatted bench, creating a functional piece that looks great on patios, gravel gardens, or along a modern exterior wall.
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Build your own Little Free Library or Free Pantry with just 1/2 sheet of plywood!!
These free plans walk you through how to build a sturdy outdoor box that can be used to share books, pantry items, garden produce, or anything your community needs. The clean, modern cabinet features a full-overlay door for improved weather protection, a sloped roof to shed water, and a strong post mount that keeps it stable in any cl
This clean-lined outdoor planter features mitered corners and a simple stacked-board design using affordable cedar fence pickets. The structure is hidden inside, so all you see is clean lines on the outside!
The plans include easy to modify sizes, so you can build the perfect planter for your patio, porch, deck, or garden!
Whether you want a small accent planter or a large st
