DIY Projects

Ideas for woodworking and DIY wood projects

Broaden your tools’ horizons with our woodworking ideas. These DIY wood projects enable you to make wood into useful and attractive outdoor items.

Man wearing protective goggles and ear protection sawing a log with a STIHL MS 180 petrol-driven chainsaw

DIY wooden furniture

Wooden outdoor furniture always looks great, and makes a rewarding DIY project. From benches and tables to atmospheric lanterns or a sandpit for the kids – it’s always more special if you make it yourself. We have plenty of ideas for wood projects that will be perfectly at home in your outdoor space

Make your own garden furniture

How to make a wildlife-friendly garden

Make your garden feel like home not just for you, but also wildlife such as hedgehogs, bees and birds. Our practical instructions make it easy to build your own hedgehog house, insect hotel or nesting box, so your garden can be even more welcoming to a range of animals!

Wildlife-friendly garden

A man carving an owl with a STIHL chainsaw

Wooden garden ornaments

Whether you’re looking for woodworking plans that are suitable for beginners, or a more intermediate project idea, our DIY garden ornament instructions are sure to interest you. Perhaps you’ll tackle decorative owl and star ornaments, or take on something more practical like a bird box.

DIY garden ornaments

A branch that has been sawn with a STIHL GTA 26 cordless garden pruner in order to make a home decoration

DIY home decorations

With the help of our instructions and a few materials, you can create impressive home decorations in no time. You might choose a lamp, side table, magazine holder, or another idea – we can inspire you to create decor accessories that suit your home. Let’s get started bringing nature into your home.

DIY home decorations

Committed to your safety: protective equipment

Taking on DIY woodworking projects with powerful tools is fun and means you can extend your abilities – which is great as long as you are relying on effective and safe protective clothing while using them. Always wear personal protective equipment when working with your STIHL chainsaw. This includes a helmet, cut protection trousers, safety boots, and more. The operating manual for your product contains more details on this. Fully familiarise yourself with the tool before you use your chainsaw for the first time, and check it is in flawless condition before each use. On request, your STIHL dealer will be happy to prepare your tool for its first use, and will also advise you on models and sizes of protective clothing that you can try at your leisure. Please remember that personal protective equipment is no substitute for safe working techniques.