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Thursday, May 8, 2025

Looking for a quick & easy project? No problem! Try a 24-Hour Project Plan from Family Handyman. Build custom patio chairs, add convenient kitchen rollouts or replace old deck stairs. You can do it all…and in just 1 day!

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Popular 24-Hour Projects!

Patio Chairs

A classic design reinvented, this patio chair is hard to beat for comfort, price & ease of building. Relax cozily with or without a cushion and conveniently rest a cool drink on the wide arms. Plus, they can be built in just one day!

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Grill Table

After building this fold up grill table, you'll wonder how you ever grilled without it. The legs nest under the top for quick storage or carrying to all kinds of other events, indoors or out.

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Kitchen Rollouts

Add kitchen storage convenience with these simple rollout bins you can size to fit inside any lower cabinet. You can also customize them to suit the items you want to store. A brilliant kitchen upgrade that's ready to "roll" in just 1 day!

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Battery Charging Station

This DIY charging station built into a tall garage cabinet lets you store all your tools in one place. With a bin for charged batteries, a charger at the ready and tools organized for easy access, you won't be stuck waiting for a charge.

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Folding Workbench

Finished in a day with simple hardware and only two sheets of plywood, here's a workspace that's huge and accessible from all sides yet folds up and stows away easily. Once you've built it, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.

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Build Deck Stairs

Building new stairs for your deck can be difficult. These step-by-step directions for building deck stairs will turn you into an expert and have your deck looking fresh for warm weather...in just 24 hours!

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