Great Do-It-Yourself Projects You Can Create in Your Garage!
Some do-it-yourself projects are for the pros we have to admit, yet there are many that you can get away with. Here are a few simple ideas we came up with and wanted to share with you.
Whether you’re making them in your garage or your back yard these are some simple hacks for around your home.
Photo Ledge

If you’re looking for a gallery wall alternative, that is, instead of hammering into the wall every time you want hang a new frame and not being able to change their place that easily this is for you. The photo ledge cannot be moved around it’s true, yet it is more practical in the long run.
What you need:
•Wood stain
•Wood glue
•Clamps
•Wood strips — 1” depth and 2” width for the front, 1” and £” for the bottom and 1” and 2 ½” for the back.
Learn how to build one just like this at: https://magnoliamarket.com/photoledgediy/
Guest Tray

Make your guests feel welcome with this little gesture. Make a wooden tray out of some pieces of wood, you can even use wood strips from pellets that have been sanded. This is perfect to leave their favourite treat or mints, an extra toothbrush, a glass or two with a water jug and a few towels.
What you need:
•4 narrow strips
•1 wide piece for the bottom end
•Clamps
Make one like this: https://magnoliamarket.com/guest-tray/
Magnetic Chalkboard

If you’re looking for something different for your kitchen area this is a great option to write down any lists for shopping or the main errands to remember for the week.
This is a neat way to keep the whole family organized, whilst also allowing for an intentional creative space.
You can also paint the frame a lively colour and change it up once in a while.
What you need:
•Piece of masonite board
•1” x 2” boards (x2) — cut at a 45 degree angle and measure 22”
•1” x 2” board (x2) — cut at a 45 degree angle and measure 24”
•Galvanized sheet metal
•Construction adhesive
•Hanging D-rings
•Chalkboard paint
Learn how to make this here: https://magnoliamarket.com/diy-magnetic-chalkboard/
Honeycomb Shelves
You can make these out of drawer wood that you would like to repurpose or even out of some nice thick tinted plastic if you have the materials to cut and fix the pieces together.
Design your shelves and see how big you want them to be. Aim to make 3 or just an odd number of honeycomb shelves — it will look much better. Also, play around with the sizes — you can make one small and two of the same size or grade them.
Honeycomb shapes also go really well with triangles if you want to give the look a bit of a twist.
What you need:
•6 pieces of wood per honeycomb (cut to the depth and length that you desire, cut the edges at a 45 degree angle and glue them together)
Learn how to make these: http://greenweddingshoes.com/diy-honeycomb-backdrop-with-shelves/#/
DIY Plant Stakes

This is for all of you who love your herb garden or want to start one. Herbs are probably easier to maintain than other plants. It is useful to have them labelled, especially if your kids or others help you out in the garden.
These might also be great as a house warming gift or for your host. Wrap a set of these plant stakes in baker’s twine and give them away with a potted herb!
What you need:
•Oven baked clay
•Ink pad and rubber alphabet stamps
•Clay working tools
•Cookie sheet
•Rolling pin
•Parchment paper
Want to make these? Check this out: https://magnoliamarket.com/diy-plant-stakes/


