How to Build a DIY Decorative Wooden Mailbox Post for Curb Appeal
2026-07-15
Follow my journey building a custom cedar mailbox post. From TedsWoodworking plans to fixing routing errors, learn to build a post that survives wind and snow.
Read More →How to Build an Outdoor Firewood Rack to Keep Your Logs Dry
2026-07-11
Learn how to build a DIY firewood rack with an elevated, slatted floor design for maximum airflow and dry logs, from a suburban Minneapolis woodworker.
Read More →Building a Backyard Playhouse for Kids Using Detailed Wood Plans
2026-07-06
How an IT project manager built a suburban playhouse that survived the HOA board using detailed wood plans and a lot of sawdust in Minneapolis.
Read More →Building a DIY Corner TV Stand for Your Home Theater
2026-07-05
An IT manager’s journey building a lightweight DIY corner TV stand in a freezing Minnesota garage. Lessons on plan databases, red oak, and IR sensor fails.
Read More →How to Build DIY Floating Shelves for a Modern Living Room
2026-07-01
Learn how to build sturdy, minimalist floating shelves using a French cleat system and white oak, including tips on scribing for wavy suburban walls.
Read More →How to Build a DIY Step Stool for Kids Using Simple Garage Tools
2026-06-24
Learn how to build a sturdy DIY step stool for kids using scrap pine and basic garage tools. A realistic, honest project story for beginner woodworkers.
Read More →Wood Species Glossary: Hardness, Grain & Workability Reference
2026-06-21
This reference guide provides technical specifications for common wood species used in furniture construction and woodworking projects. It details physical
Read More →Building a DIY Picnic Table Using Beginner Friendly Woodworking Plans
2026-06-21
Follow a suburban IT project manager's journey building a DIY picnic table using TedsWoodworking plans. Learn why to avoid pressure-treated wood and more.
Read More →Building a DIY Insulated Dog House Using Detailed Outdoor Shed Plans
2026-06-20
A Minneapolis DIYer shares how to build a durable, insulated dog house using scaled-down shed plans to survive sub-zero winters and avoid moisture traps.
Read More →How to Build a DIY Garden Bench Using Professional Woodworking Plans
2026-06-13
Follow a suburban IT manager's journey building a DIY garden bench using professional plans, featuring tips on material costs and avoiding common mistakes.
Read More →How to Build a DIY Lean to Shed Against a House Wall
2026-06-12
A suburban woodworker shares the reality of building a DIY lean-to shed, from avoiding house rot to fixing 'off-by-one' framing errors and garage organization.
Read More →My Mistakes Building a DIY Modern Coffee Table for the Living Room
2026-06-11
An IT project manager's honest account of building a modern coffee table, from walnut cutting errors to managing Minneapolis garage humidity and wood warping.
Read More →How to Build a DIY Trash Can Enclosure for Your Driveway
2026-06-04
Learn how to build a durable, ventilated DIY trash can enclosure for your driveway using professional plans. Avoid rot and hide those 96-gallon eyesores.
Read More →Building a DIY Woodworking Clamp Rack for a Small Garage Shop
2026-06-03
A suburban IT manager's honest experience building a mobile clamp rack for a small garage. Tips on French cleats, mobile carts, and workflow organization.
Read More →Building a DIY Small Greenhouse for Your Suburban Backyard Garden
2026-05-26
Follow an IT guy's journey building a DIY cedar greenhouse in suburban Minneapolis. Lessons on compound miters, 6mm polycarbonate, and rot resistance.
Read More →How to Install a DIY French Cleat Wall for Garage Tool Storage
2026-05-23
An IT project manager's honest guide to building a modular French cleat wall. Learn why hardwood beats plywood for cleats and how to handle sloping garage floors.
Read More →Build a DIY Cordless Drill Charging Station for Your Two Car Garage
2026-05-21
An IT project manager's guide to building a DIY cordless drill charging station. Learn how to organize your garage workshop and reclaim your workbench space.
Read More →How to Build a DIY L-Shaped Desk for a Small Home Office
2026-05-16
An IT project manager’s guide to building a modular L-shaped desk. Learn how to survive plywood wrestling, fix floor gaps, and use professional plans.
Read More →Building a Mobile Tool Cart for a Small Two Car Garage
2026-05-15
An IT project manager's guide to building a modular mobile tool cart. Solve the garage 'shuffle' with plans that actually work for small suburban spaces.
Read More →Building a DIY Adirondack Chair: How I Used Professional Furniture Plans to Upgrade My Patio
2026-05-14
An IT manager’s journey from a broken plastic chair to a custom cedar Adirondack build using professional plans. Real workshop mistakes and engineering tips.
Read More →How to Build a DIY Miter Saw Station for a Small Garage Workshop
2026-05-12
Build a space-saving, wall-mounted miter saw station. My honest guide on using modular plans to fix a cramped workshop in a suburban Minneapolis garage.
Read More →From Cubicle to Coop: Building a Suburban Chicken House That Neighbors Won’t Hate
2026-05-11
An IT project manager's guide to building a suburban chicken coop that looks great and keeps neighbors happy. Honest mistakes and woodworking plans included.
Read More →Dust Collection on a Budget: How an IT Guy Keeps the Garage Clean
2026-05-07
An IT project manager's guide to building a DIY dust collection system for under $300. Learn why air filtration beats expensive cyclones for shop safety.
Read More →The 4-Hour Gift: 5 Quick Woodworking Projects Using Only Scrap Wood
2026-05-05
Join a Minneapolis IT manager as he tackles a 4-hour scrap wood challenge. 5 quick DIY gifts using TedsWoodworking plans to clear out the garage workshop.
Read More →The Suburban Homestead: Why I Built My Own Raised Garden Beds This Spring
2026-05-03
How a Minneapolis IT manager built three 4x8 cedar raised garden beds. A project story on costs, leveling nightmares, and surviving the HOA with modular plans.
Read More →Agile Woodworking: Applying IT Project Management to My Garage Workflow
2026-04-29
How a Minneapolis IT manager applied Agile project management to a white oak mudroom bench project. Lessons in Kanban boards, sprint velocity, and boot height.
Read More →Stop Buying Plastic Totes: Build This Cedar Storage Shed Instead
2026-04-27
Ditch the cracking plastic totes. A Minneapolis woodworker shares the build process, costs, and moisture-prevention tips for a DIY cedar outdoor storage shed.
Read More →How I Finally Built a Sturdy Workbench Using Professional Garage Shop Plans
2026-04-24
An IT project manager's journey from a collapsed plastic table to a rock-solid garage workbench in suburban Minneapolis using professional shop plans.
Read More →Debugging My Joinery: 5 Common Woodworking Mistakes and How I Patched Them
2026-04-20
A Twin Cities IT project manager shares 5 common joinery mistakes and the 'bug fixes' he used to save a cherry coffee table from becoming expensive firewood.
Read More →The Minnesota Winter Survival Guide for Unheated Garage Woodshops (2026 Refresh)
2026-04-19
A suburban IT manager's guide to woodworking in sub-zero Minnesota winters. Tips on thermal management, rust prevention, and keeping your glue from failing.
Read More →Why I Risked My Marriage (and Fingers) on a DIY 8x12 Shed: My Shed Plans Review
2026-04-16
An IT project manager's honest review of building an 8x12 shed in a Minneapolis spring. Costs, mistakes, and whether My Shed Plans actually works.
Read More →TedsWoodworking Review: Is the 16,000 Plan Library Actually Useable in 2026?
2026-04-12
A 44-year-old IT manager's honest review of TedsWoodworking. I tested the 16,000 plans library in my suburban garage shop to see if it's worth your $67.
Read More →The 12-Weekend Dining Table: How a Minneapolis Garage Project Survived a Cold Winter and My Own Mistakes
2026-04-11
Follow a suburban Minneapolis IT manager's journey building a solid White Oak dining table in a freezing garage. Honest mistakes, real costs, and plan reviews.
Read More →Beyond the Lopsided Bookshelf: The Walnut Cutting Board That Saved My Woodworking Ego
2026-04-09
An IT project manager’s journey from building a leaning bookshelf to a professional-grade walnut cutting board. Lessons in precision, glue-ups, and sanity.
Read More →Garage Workshop Economics: How I Built a Functional Shop Without Liquidating My 401(k)
2026-04-05
Building a functional garage woodshop on a budget. An IT manager's guide to tool ROI, DIY workbenches, and avoiding 'Gear Acquisition Syndrome' in 2026.
Read More →Why My First DIY Bookshelf Was a Total System Failure (And How Real Plans Saved My Garage)
2026-04-03
A Minneapolis IT manager's honest account of a failed DIY bookshelf and how using professional woodworking plans fixed his 'cowboy coding' workshop habits.
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