The biggest questions I have gotten over the years of being a DIY Influencer are: How do I get started? What tools do I need? What finish should I use? Questions about SKILLS, not questions about plans.
For many years, I have thought on how to address these questions, as there's quite a bit you need to know, and in a certain order (and a lot you don't need to know, too). I have tried to add more skill videos and ramp up plans with more skill information, but the reality is, I needed to just put in a substantial amount of time and create a conclusive course with everything in it, in the right order.
This fall and winter, we finally did. It took me SEVEN MONTHS to complete. We worked hard, re-doing much of the course, to minimize steps and tools, to make steps easier and skills more attainable. It was ALOT of work and commitment to completing it.
But in the end, I'm so happy to debut all my knowledge, put into one comprehensive crash course, intended for just about anyone to go from knowing nothing to being a proficient DIYer.
My Course: 12 Skills to Build Your Own Furniture
This course is conclusive, designed to take a total newbie and get them building, working in stages, growing tool sets over time.
- Learn about wood, know when to use hardwood and when to use softwood, understand the different types of wood, sizing, and how to pick good boards
- Learn tips and tricks to take your measuring and marking to the next level
- Cut anything with a circular saw, getting proficient with hands on practice and expert level tips
- Learn three different types of simple joints, and when to use what joint, for speed, cost savings, and effectiveness - stop overbuilding!
- Improve your projects with better cutting methods and tools
- Learn to build cabinets and case furniture using basic tools, saving thousand of dollars, and get professional looking results
- Build TABLETOPS without a large worktable! Using just basic tools and techniques! Yes, YOU can!
- Build drawers quickly and easily - imagine being able to add a drawer to just about anything in minutes!
- Make your own authentic Shaker Doors using only handheld tools! This is an EXCLUSIVE technique that is ONLY taught in this course.
- Learn how to finish projects so the look good and LAST.
- Exclusive project plans not available anywhere else
- 120+ pages with diagrams, hands-on practices and more
- Hours of exclusive video content, not available anywhere else
I have worked hard to create free plans, but with the great amount of time and effort out into this course, we are making this course available for purchase only. You can read more about this course and purchase it here: