A Note to Our Readers All do-it-yourself activities involve a degree of risk. Skills, materials, tools and site conditions vary widely. Although the editors have made every effort to ensure accuracy, the reader remains responsible for the selection and use of tools, materials and methods. Always obey local codes and laws, follow manufacturer instructions and observe safety precautions. CONTENTS Publisher’s Notice 1 CLOSET & ENTRYWAY STORAGE Twin closet shelves Throw & go bins Stud-space cabinet Quick projects for beginners Hide-the-mess lockers 2 KITCHEN & BATHROOM STORAGE Quick projects for beginners Cabinet door rack Simple kitchen shelf Two-tier spice drawer Space-saving wall niche Bathroom shelving unit Bigger medicine cabinet Customize your cabinets 3 SHELVES Above-door display shelf Stackable shelving Quick projects for beginners Floating shelves Hanging tips Sturdy multipurpose storage shelves SS SPECIAL SECTION MAKE YOUR PROJECTS LOOK GREAT WITH THESE PRO TIPS Cut narrow strips with a sliding jig Prevent clamp stains with wax paper Hold it square Sanding tips Ease sharp edges with a round-over bit Bump and shave Hide the nail heads Circular saw jigs for table saw-quality cuts Make sure your blade is sharp Seal oil-based stain Slow down your glue 4 FURNITURE & DECORATING Flip-flop step stool Hacked! 1. Modern console 2. Craft center 3. Built-in bench Jigsaw stool Fast furniture fixes Knock-apart table Photo sculptures Quick table legs 5 GARAGE & UTILITY SHELVES & ORGANIZERS Laundry room ironing center Double-decker garage shelf Garage entry storage center Yard tool slant rack Quick projects for beginners One-day garage storage system 6 SHOP ORGANIZERS Compact compressor station Super sturdy drawers Quick tool storage for beginners Mobile tool chest Hardware organizer Quick projects for beginners 7 SAWHORSES & STANDS Build a cutting grid Hinged sawhorses Channels add versatility to sawhorses Basic bench and miter saw table Quick projects for beginners Stackable sawhorses 8 WORKBENCHES & WOODWORKING EQUIPMENT Quick router jigs for beginners A classic workbench Instant workbench Build a rolling shop cart One-day workbench Magic miter sled Workshop stool Easiest add-on drawers Table saw guide box Floor lamp for the shop 9 ORGANIZATION AROUND THE HOUSE Pegboard palooza Quick projects for beginners 10 OUTDOOR STORAGE Storage bench Remote garden storage Garden tool cabinet Rustic garden toolbox 11 GARDEN PLANTERS Privacy trellis with planters Bamboo planter & trellis Make a bamboo teepee Hardy street-side planter Arched planter 12 DECK & WINDOW PLANTERS Sturdy deck planter Stair-step plant display Patio planters Rot-proof window-planter 13 BENCHES 13. Benches 3-hour cedar bench North woods bench Simplest bench in the world Garden bench 14 GARDEN & DECK CHAIRS Patio chair Yard & garden trio Adirondack chair & love seat Adirondack chair: version 2 15 YARD PROJECTS Simple retaining wall Simple deck 1-day patio pond 16 GARDEN FEATURES Easy garden arch Pyramid trellis Copper wire trellis Entry arbors & trellis 17 GARDEN TOOLS & EQUIPMENT Build a compost bin Cedar potting bench Deluxe drum composter 18 OUTDOOR TABLES Faux stone patio table Fold-up grill table Stone-top table A-frame picnic table 19 QUICK PROJECTS Mud-busting boot scraper Quick workbench for outdoor projects Compost sifter Build a rain barrel Rock dolly Big-foot shoe cleaner Grow your own 2x4s