Bob Clagett builds things: a secret door, a backyard zipline, and a wooden katana.

He shows you how to build them too, on I Like to Make Stuff, a YouTube channel with with over 2.1 million subscribers and a blog with detailed instructions and plans.

We talked to him about his favourite workshop tool, the app where he plans all his projects, and working with his family.

Video: If you're looking for a great weekend project that will make your dog one happy pooch, this insulated dog house is perfect. It looks great and will keep your dog nice and comfy year round.

A few strips of LED lights can do a lot to lighten up a room, and YouTuber Darbin Orvar shows off a project that mounts a set of LED-lit cube shelves onto a wall.

Video: Floating shelves are a great way to add some shelving to your house without taking up a ton of space. YouTuber DIY Creators shows off how to build one without having to spend too much on materials.

Video: Want to add a little DIY to your desk? YouTuber Patrick Soriano shows off how to use an old piece of 4x4 to make a couple of different desk accessories.

Docks for iPhones and Apple Watches are a dime a dozen, but if you want to make your own, YouTuber I Like to Make Stuff made one out of a small block of wood.

If you do a lot of spray painting, this clever box design keeps over-spray from ruining your stuff, helps you avoid nasty paint fumes and is as easy to carry around as a briefcase.

A cake knife doesn't need to be sharp, which means you can make your own out of just about anything. Case in point, YouTuber I Like To Make Stuff made a knife out of some scrap wood.

Video: A lathe is an extremely cool tool, but it's also a pretty intimidating machine. YouTuber I Like to Make Stuff decides to learn how to use his new machine by making a tool handle.

Video: If you need a bed frame that will fit the theme of your kid's room, you can try building it yourself instead of shopping around. This bed frame is sturdy, easy to build and a great starting point for any custom bed a kid will love.

Video: Floating shelves are a great way to mount a huge shelf to the wall so it looks natural, but YouTuber DIY Creators took that to the next level with a 2.5m-long shelf that has a storage compartment on the end.

Video: A desk is a great place to work, but it's also a great place to hide stuff. Over on YouTube, DIY Creators put together a desk that mounts to a wall, has a handy pull-out drawer and also has a secret compartment underneath it.

Video: Chandeliers are by no means cheap, but if you're a fan of a more rustic aesthetic, YouTuber Darbin Orvar put together one using a set of string lights and some wood.

Damaged skirting boards along the floors and ceilings of your home need replacing, but some skirting boards are very ornate, especially if the house is old. Here's how to use a simple tool to capture the profile of a skirting board so you can replace it.

Not all homes have a fireplace, and that can make delivering gifts harder on Santa. If you want to make your apartment or modern house a little more festive for the holidays, this DIY, fold-out fireplace is the perfect project.

2x4's are cheap and easy to work with, so the idea that you could make your own coffee table from a single piece of wood is pretty appealing. Instructables user StephanPi1 shows you how.

One of the appealing things about crafting a piece of furniture from wood is that it already has a pleasant colour and texture. You might not want to hide it under a coat of paint, and a good stain can really bring out the natural texture. Here's how to do it right.

Keeping track of a bunch of tiny little parts for DIY projects is always a bit of a chore. Over on YouTube, DIYer Darbin Orvar shows off one solution with a wall-mounted cabinet built out of cheap MDF.

Wood glue takes a while to set, and that can be a problem when you can't use a clamp to hold the two pieces in place. For situations like that, a little super glue is all you need.