Dec
15
By Ben Uyeda

EP101 DIY Outdoor Dining Table


This modern outdoor dining table is made from painted 2x4s and hardwood deck boards. Matching benches can also be made from the same material combination. This project takes about 4 hours and costs around $175. SUPPLIES: 2x4s Available at Home Depot The frame for the table and benches are made out of 2x4s. Hardwood Deck […]


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Oct
21
By Ben Uyeda

EP100 DIY Concrete Chair


This DIY Concrete chair project is actually an IKEA hack. I bought a small plastic chair from IKEA and then modified it so that I could pour Quikrete 5000 Concrete Mix into it and make a chair. SUPPLIES: Plastic Chair Available at IKEA I used a small plastic chair from IKEA to make the mold. […]


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Oct
20
By Ben Uyeda

EP99 DIY CNC Spiral Staircase


I made this spiral staircase for my loft in Boston. I used my X-Carve CNC machine by Inventables.com to cut out the initial pieces. In the interest of time I had a friend use his machine which has a large bed cut out some of the pieces. Each step is made out of 12 layers […]


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Oct
20
By Ben Uyeda

EP98 DIY Closet Organizer


Most of us could use a little more closet space. This versatile DIY closet organizer can help structure your stuff inside of a normal closet or provide extra storage space outside of it. This project which could also serve as a dressing station or valet is made from ¾” plywood and 2x4s. This project costs […]


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Oct
20
By Ben Uyeda

EP97 DIY Shoe Cabinet


This simple shoe cabinet is on-trend with its wood scrap door and painted back panel. Using some simple plywood, you can build it in just a few hours. If you like this project, please share it! If you want to see what we’re working on next, follow us on Instagram: @benjaminuyeda and @ijessup. Also check […]


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Oct
20
By Ben Uyeda

EP96 DIY Outdoor Kitchen with Concrete Countertop


This sleek and functional concrete countertop is a stylish way to give your deck, patio or gardening space a convenient outdoor kitchen. With some Quikrete products and a little know-how, you can complete this project over the course of a few days.


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Aug
27
By Ben Uyeda

EP95 DIY Copper Wine Bar


This DIY Copper Wine bar is made from ½” copper pipe and a 12” by 24” marble tile. All supplies were purchased from Home Depot. This design could be modified to include more racks for wine bottles. If you like this project, please share it! If you want to see what we’re working on next, […]


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Aug
4
By Ben Uyeda

EP94 DIY Sliding Bathroom Mirror


This bathroom mirror features DIY hardware that slides on plywood shelves. The hardware is made from an aluminum angle, L-brackets, and ball bearings. This project costs about $80 and takes up to 6 hours to make. SUPPLIES: 1/4” Plywood Available at the Home Depot I used strips of ¼” plywood on the upper shelf to […]


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Jul
30
By Ben Uyeda

EP93 DIY Dish Rack


This DIY dish rack was designed to slide across my sink. This design can be adapted to fit different sized sinks. The rack is made from maple boards that I bought from rockler.com SUPPLIES: ½” maple boards Available at the Rockler I used ½” thick maple boards from rockler.com Wood glue Available at the Home […]


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