Anika's DIY Life

1 week ago | anikasdiylife.com | Anika Gandhi

Learn how to build a simple DIY modern tabletop planter using basic tools. This beginner-friendly project is perfect as a centerpiece or an indoor planter!Last year, I designed and built three different modern planter boxes. (If you missed them, I’ve linked them at the bottom of this post.) But guess what?

3 weeks ago | anikasdiylife.com | Anika Gandhi

Looking for Father’s Day gift ideas? Here are 29 practical and fun ideas, from DIY tools and outdoor gear to coffee gadgets and comfort items – all dad-approved. Father’s Day is the perfect time to show Dad just how much he means to you with a gift he’ll actually use and enjoy (not one that ends up shoved in a drawer). Whether he’s into woodworking, grilling, tech, relaxing outdoors, or just appreciates something thoughtful, this list has you covered.

1 month ago | anikasdiylife.com | Anika Gandhi

Learn how to build a functional and stylish DIY sofa table with charging and storage (lots of storage!). This behind-the-sofa table DIY project includes full plans, tips, and a step-by-step guide. If you’ve ever switched from traditional couches to a sectional, you probably know the struggle: no more space in the middle for a nightstand or end tables, and suddenly… nowhere to charge your phone, store remotes, or set down your coffee. That was exactly our dilemma.

2 months ago | anikasdiylife.com | Anika Gandhi

Learn what countersinking is, why it’s important, and how to countersink screws the right way. Get step-by-step tips for cleaner woodworking projects—even without special tools!Using screws is the simplest way to attach boards and a great beginner friendly way to get started with woodworking projects. But the screws don’t look great or professional – especially if the screw heads stick out. This is why you need to countersink screws.

2 months ago | anikasdiylife.com | Anika Gandhi

Build your dream backyard with these 21 beginner-friendly outdoor woodworking projects. From planters and furniture to fun games, all are easy and perfect for DIYers. Summer is meant for sunshine, fresh air, and spending time in your backyard. And if you’re anything like me, that time feels even better when you’ve built something with your own two hands. Outdoor woodworking projects are some of my absolute favorites to tackle.