Building Furniture Archives - New Zealand Handyman Magazine

Building Furniture, Problem Solvers

How to make DIY drawer dividers

Organise your drawers (and your life!) with DIY drawer dividers. Make them in whatever configuration works best for you, your drawers and your stuff.

Building Furniture, Outdoor Structures

How to build a classic timber arbour

Garden rooms are popular in landscape design and you can bring the trend home with a custom-built timber arbour.

Building Furniture, DIY Tips & Ideas

10 woodworking joints you should know

Woodworking joints can be strong and beautiful at the same time. Learn about these classic types of joinery used by woodworkers worldwide.

Building Furniture, Problem Solvers

12 Incredible IKEA Hacks

There’s no shortage in creativity when it comes to new ways to use IKEA products. Here are 12 fantastic IKEA hacks that will make you say, “Wow! That’s cool!”

Building Furniture

DIY Steel Pipe Stool

This unique stool has galvanised steel pipes for the frame and features a timber seat that was reclaimed and recycled from an old broken stool.

Building Furniture

DIY Steel Pipe Shelf

This eye-catching wall-mounted shelf is made out of a salvaged timber floorboard and recycled pipes and fittings.

Building Furniture

Build Your Own Japanese Sliding Doors

Build Japanese-style dividers to allow for natural light and privacy using hardwood with acrylic panels.

Building Furniture

Try Your Hand At This Simple, Easy Step Stool

Here’s a great gift idea that will draw raves.

Impress Guests With This Handy Wooden Chopping Board and Serving Tray

Building Furniture

Impress Guests With This Chopping Board and Serving Tray

Looking for a satisfying woodworking project? Make this beautiful maple and walnut cutting board/serving tray. Simple enough that you can start in the morning, then finish it in the afternoon.

Building Furniture

Build This Handy Little Bench In A Snap

Carpenters, painters, plumbers, electricians and homeowners: give your back and knees a break with this portable, easy-to-build seat/step stool/tool box/work surface. It will make long work days [...]

Building Furniture

Build This Charming Wooden Bench In Only Hours

Assemble this sturdy bench from two 3m 2x8s, glue and a handful of screws. A novice can complete it in a few hours.

Building Furniture

Make This Original Branch Shelf in Minutes

Need a quick, distinctive display shelf? Make this twig furniture style shelf from all-natural materials. Just cut the supports from branches, screw on a shelf, attach it to the [...]

Building Furniture

4 Furniture Projects for Kids' Rooms

Revamping kids' rooms with DIY furniture projects allows you to customise the space to suit your child's interests and can also help them express their creativity.