A Spotlight: Woodshop Diaries

 


One of my favorite DIYers to follow is Shara at Woodshop Diaries. I follow her on Instagram where she posts fun and inspiring project videos that are less than a minute long. I really like these videos because I can see how detailed a project is and whether I have the skill/tools to complete it on my own. She also has accounts on Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Pinterest so you can follow her no matter what platform you are on. She is a former engineer so her posts are technical, thorough, and detailed to the point where both beginners and advanced woodworking DIYers can easily follow along.

Shara also has a website, Woodshopdiaries.com, where she posts links to printable plans of the projects she does. I really enjoy her website because of how well laid out it is. Also, the diversity of projects that she conquers fits well in my wheelhouse. She posts on everything from home décor, furniture, and building and improvement projects. No matter what your skill level is, she has a project for you!

Shara started her blog in 2016 where she shared her experiences in DIY, woodworking, and home improvement projects. She enjoyed it so much that in 2019, she started filming videos and created a YouTube account to post on. She is now widely known across several platforms with over 28 million views and hundreds of thousands of subscribers. She is still very active on her blog posting very detailed “how-to” along with giving her viewers several different methods on the same piece so if one method is not right for you, you can try a different one.

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