I Can Do That

Convertible Magazine Rack

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Two bits of wood and a jigsaw are what you need to make this magazine rack that converts to a bookstand.

Corner Shelf

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This handsome hanging storage unit is a snap to build with screwed butt joints.

Minas Tirith Shutters

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

No joints.
Just jigsaw and go.

Egg Crate Shelves

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

An easy interlocking joint begets great strength and style.

Canted Wall Box

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Adapted from a 19th-century example, this wall-hung shelf is perfect for displaying your treasures.

Library Magazine Rack

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This wall hung magazine rack is easy to make with a few simple tools and readily available material.

I Can Do That - Knife Block

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

One piece of wood and a lot of bamboo skewers do the trick to make this simple and fun knife block.

2nd Installment Router Table Revisited

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Router Table Redesign 2nd Installment

Dimensional Lumber Bench

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By the door or at the foot of the bed, this simple bench is just right for a small space.

Storage Bench

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The inspiration for this “I Can Do That” storage bench was simple – I wanted it. Ever since I picked up a king-size bed at a liquidation sale, I wanted a matching bench to hold my shoes at the foot of the bed. After seeing many designs that were running anywhere from $250 to $400, I thought to myself “I can do that” – and with a sheet of plywood and some pocket screws, you can too.

Build Furniture Without a Shop

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Our "I Can Do That" manual shows you how just a few tools can go a long way.

Simple Side Chair

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A woven seat adds a punch of color to this surprisingly easy project.

Country Tool & Toy Chest

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This rustic hinged-lid box is a design traditionally used as a basic tool chest, but I thought a scaled-down version would make a great chest for stashing toys. Nails, glue and a nice long day
in the shop are all it takes.

Whale Tail Shelves

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Pocket holes make a seemingly complicated project simple.

Pegged Shoe Rack

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This simple rack uses no nails, no screws and holds up to 15 pairs of shoes.

Contemporary Bookshelves

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Two tones of color and sharp, square edges give this piece modern flair.

Mitered CD/DVD Rack

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Two tricks for taming miter joints.

Shaker-inspired Step Stool

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Don’t let the panel glue-up scare you. This step stool (useful in just about any room of the house) is easy to build, using pocket screws as clamps and to add strength.

A Shapely Shaker Shelf

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The mouldings dress up the shelf while
building the drawer increases your skills.