First you need to cut the 88 sticks that make up the sides. Rip some 1/4"-thick maple into 1/4"-wide strips. I found that a board that's 1/4" thick, 6" wide and 4' long makes one lamp. Now crosscut the strips to 6-1/8" long. Read more on how to make a Shoji lamp.

This step stool (useful in just about any room of the house) is easy to build, using pocket screws as clamps and to add strength. Inspired by a typical Shaker step stool, this version employs pocket screws to join both the side panels and the supports. Read more.

The basic ingredient to making wainscottin affordable is carefully cut 1/2" plywood. By making the wainscotting a respectable 32" high, a sheet of plywood will give you 12 lineal feet of paneling. Start by determining the lineal footage of the area you want to cover.