15 Easy DIY Wood Projects to Make Money From Home

Hello friends and welcome back to easydiywood.com!

I am your friend Udit Das. How are you all? I hope you are doing good. Today I am sitting in my small workshop and thinking… hmm, many people asking me “Udit bhai, wood is costly, how to get cash back?” So, I am writing this big post for you. Actually, I am doing wood work for some time now as hobby, and I find out that you don’t need big machines. No no.

You can make small things and sell. Especially in USA, handmade things are having very much value. So, today I will tell you about easy diy wood projects to make money.

I am writing this because I want to help you. My English is not very high fi, like big writers, but my heart is clean. I will explain in simple way so even a small kid can understand what I am saying.

Why Woodworking is Good Business?

You know guys, wood is natural. Plastic is bad for earth. Everyone knows this. So people are buying wooden items.

If you have some tools… like a saw, a hammer, and some glue (Fevicol type), you can start. You do not need big factory. You can do in your garage also. It is very satisfying work. When you cut wood, the smell is… wow. I like it too much.

So, let us not waste time and talk about the main topic.

1. Wooden Coasters (Very Simple)

This is the number one thing. You know when we drink tea or coffee, the cup is hot. It makes mark on table. Moms don’t like that mark. So, we make coaster.

It is just a small square or circle wood piece. You can use old wood also. Pallet wood is best. Just cut it 4 inch by 4 inch. Sand it nicely so it is smooth. Then put some oil or varnish.

People buy this set of 4 on Etsy very fast. It is one of the best easy diy wood projects to make money because material cost is almost zero. Really.

2. Cutting Boards (Cheese Boards)

Ok, next one. In India we use steel plate, but in USA, they use wooden board to cut vegetables and keep cheese. This is selling for high price.

You need hard wood for this. Like Maple or Walnut. Don’t use soft pine, it will break. You just cut a rectangle shape. Maybe handle also you can cut. Make it very smooth with sand paper.

When you put mineral oil on it… oh my god, the color comes out beautiful. It looks rich. You can gift it also.

3. Picture Frames

Hmm, everyone has photos. Marriage photo, dog photo, baby photo. They need frames. Market frames are plastic and look cheap.

You can make rustic wood frames. It is easy. You just need 4 sticks of wood. Cut ends at 45 degree angle. Stick them. That’s it. Back side put a cardboard.

If you make it look old (vintage style), people pay more money.

Top Tools You Need for These Projects

Wait, I forgot to tell about tools. You don’t need expensive robotic machines. Just basic ones.

Hand Saw: To cut wood.
Sand Paper: To make it smooth plain.
Drill Machine: To make holes.
Measuring Tape: Very important

4. Candle Holders

This is very romantic item. For candle light dinner. You take a block of wood. Any thick piece. Drill a hole in top. Size of hole should be size of candle.

Polish it. Done.

I made one for my house, it is looking very nice on dining table. You can make set of 3 with different heights. Tall, medium, small. It looks designer.

5. Bird Houses

Birds need home too, right? In USA, people have big gardens. They love birds. Making a bird house is very fun. It is like making a mini house.

You need small wood pieces for walls and roof. Make a small hole for bird to enter. Don’t make hole too big or cat will go inside. Paint it with nice colors. Kids love this.

It is definitely one of the top easy diy wood projects to make money because garden decoration is a big market.

Why I Choose Easy DIY Wood Projects to Make Money?

So, question is why easy? Why not hard?
Because hard projects take 1 month. Easy projects take 1 hour. If you make fast, you sell fast. You get money fast. Simple logic.

Also, if you make mistake in small project, only little wood is wasted. If you make mistake in big bed or sofa… oh no, too much loss. So for beginners, stick to small items.

6. Bathtub Tray

This is very fancy. I saw on internet. People lie down in bathtub and want to read book or drink wine.
So you make a long plank of wood that sits across the bathtub.

Sand it very well. Put water proof polish. Otherwise wood will rot. You can add handles. This sells for $50 or more easily.

7. Wooden Spoons and Spatula

Cooking items are always good. Hand carved spoon is very special. It takes time but it is very relaxing. You sit in garden and slowly cut wood with knife.
It is called “Whittling”.

But be careful with knife, don’t cut your finger. I cut my finger once, it hurt too much. Use gloves please.

8. Key Holder for Wall

Where is my key? Everyone forgets keys.
Make a small wood strip. Put 4 or 5 hooks on it. Hang it near door. Problem solved.
You can paint “Home Sweet Home” on it.

This is very practical. People buy what they need. And everyone needs key holder.

9. Laptop Stand

Since Corona came, everyone is working from home. Laptop is getting hot. Neck is paining.
A simple wooden stand to lift laptop is very useful.

It is just 3 pieces of wood. Two legs and one top. Or even simpler design you can find on Google. It helps air flow. And it looks better than plastic stand.

10. Wooden Signs

You know those signs that say “Welcome”, “Kitchen”, “Bath”?
People love reading on walls.
Take a old rough wood. Paint it white. Then use stencil to write words in black paint.

“Farmhouse Style” is very popular in USA. The more old it looks, the better. You can use pallet wood for this also.

11. Planter Box

Plants are friends. People want to keep pots inside house.
Make a simple square box to keep the plastic pot inside. It hides the ugly plastic.
You can make big ones for outside also. For growing vegetables.

Use cedar wood if possible, because it does not rot in water. If you don’t have cedar, use pine but paint it well.

12. Wine Rack

Alcohol is expensive, so people want to keep it nicely.
A simple rack to hold 3 or 4 bottles.
You can make a zigzag design or a simple shelf with holes.
It is a great gift item. Especially for wedding gift.

13. Soap Dish

In bathroom, soap becomes mushy.
Make a small wooden plate with slats (gaps). Water will drain out. Soap stays dry.
This takes only 10 minutes to make. You can make 50 in a day. Sell them for $5 each. Calculate the profit!
This is truly one of the most easy diy wood projects to make money in bulk quantity.

Some Tips for Selling

Now you made the items. How to sell?

Etsy: Best place online.
Facebook Marketplace: Good for local selling.
Craft Fairs: Go to Sunday market and put a stall.

Take nice photos. Put some flower or plant near your wood item when taking photo. Lighting should be bright.

14. Jewelry Box

Ladies have many earrings and rings.
A small box with a lid. It is a bit tricky to make hinge, but you can do it.
Inside put some velvet cloth. It looks premium.

15. Door Stopper

Simplest thing. Just a wedge shape wood. To stop door from closing.
Paint it or keep natural. You can put a leather handle on it.
Very useful in summer when windows are open and wind is blowing.

Conclusion

So guys, this was my list.
I hope you liked these ideas. Woodworking is not rocket science. It is just cutting and pasting basically.
If you are confused, don’t worry. Just pick one project. Maybe the coasters. Try it. If it looks bad, try again.

Practice makes man perfect.

Remember, the goal is to find easy diy wood projects to make money so you can enjoy hobby and fill pocket also.
Please share this post with your friends if you like it. And tell me in comments which project you will make first?

“And one last thing, if these ideas feel little bit hard, start with basics. Go and read my post My Amazing DIY Woodworking Projects for Beginners Free Ideas. It will help you get confidence.”

Ok, bye bye for now. Happy Woodworking!