8 DIY projects to try at the cottage during alone time

Object of the game: tilt back and forth to guide a marble to the finish. Click the link here for building instructions.

Take your lunch kit to the next level. Watch the how-to video at the link here.

These shadow boxes made from old window frames are an elegant storage solution for cramped kitchens. Find out what tools you need to spiff up your old window frame at the link here.

In this reincarnation, the rake comes back as a functional pot rack, but we thought of several other variations for the little gem. Find out other ways you can use them by clicking the link here.

This deck bench is based on the design of Paul Lewis’s dock bench. See the plans at the link here.

If you have a dog that loves jumping off the dock but has a hard time getting back out, why not try this DIY dock ramp? You can find plans at the link here.

Improvise a swing set with natural materials. How one grandfather made his grandson's summer dreams come true.

Polyurethane (or other varnish) is the most protective interior wood finish you can apply easily by brush. It resists water, alcohol, and heat, and is tough to scratch or scuff. For a step-by-step guide click the link here