6 easy space-saving DIY projects that don't require power tools

There are plenty of would-be DIYers out there who never get around to starting their first DIY project, and all too often this is caused by a lack (or fear) of power tools! Fortunately, it's actually possible to make all sorts of awesome furniture without ever touching any type of power tool.

If you've been looking for an easy DIY project to tackle, look no further. These clever furniture projects tick all the boxes: they save space, they're easy enough for even beginners to make, and they require no power tools at all!

To make a cute little window seat like this one, all you need is an old, sturdy bookshelf and a nice cushion (or the ability to make your own). It gives you the same amount of storage as a vertical bookshelf, and you also get a cozy place to sit! Learn more from Old House To New Home.

This awesome shelving unit from Funky Junk Interiors is incredibly easy to make; simply get an old ladder and slide some boards between the rungs to create shelves! You can nail the boards to the rungs if you'd like a bit more stability.

This cute little breakfast bar is the perfect way to make use of a bit of extra space by a window, especially in homes that don't have room for a dining table. It does need to be screwed to the wall, but you can just use a Phillips head screwdriver. Get the tutorial from Offbeat and Inspired.

To make this handy little nightstand from Simply Real Style, all you need is a pair of crates and some wood glue to attach them together. You can buy unfinished crates and stain them to match your decor, or try to find ones that you like and that are ready to use. The nightstand provides plenty of storage space, and nobody will have to know how easy it was to make!

Keep your blankets stored somewhere other than the couch with this awesome blanket ladder from Cherished Bliss! It won't take you long to make, and the only tools you need are a hammer and some sandpaper.

If you can stack things, then you can make this desk! You'll need eight cinder blocks to form the shelves on the sides, and a board of the same width for the top of the desk. Learn more from The Merry Thought.