SIMPLE, EASY-TO-BUILD designs and plans lay the goundwork necessary for anyone to build a simple project from wood -- be it a birdhouse or a toolbox -- and to do it safely, while learning a relaxing and rewarding hobby.

Learn some basics: design and planning tips, facts to know about wood, what measurements on building materials really mean, how to pick out the best lumber, and the proper way to use basic hand tools.

Project examples: building boxes and shelves, adjustable sawhorses, simple saw guide, nail box, carpenter's toolbox, letter box, under-bed storage box, toy chest, a-frame mailbox, open shelves, simple shelf with pegs, slatted stool or end table, work or potting bench, herb rack, picket planter, bluebird house, bird feeder, headboard with storage, scandinavian single bed, portable loft bed.

Each project includes a design, plan, materials list, step-by-step directions and carefully executed illustrations.

Many of the projects can be built in less than a day and require only basic hand tools.

In addition to line drawings, most projects contain a section of helpful building tips.

Custom designs and plans available upon request.