The first thing you need to know about 2x4s: They don’t actually measure two by four! These boards, which you can find in any lumberyard or home improvement store, in lengths from 6 to 12 feet, measure two inches thick and four inches wide in their raw state, but once milled, they come out at 1½ by 3½ inches. Now that we have that essential detail out of the way, though, the one truly important thing to know about 2x4s is that they are the simple, budget-friendly starting point for woodworking projects large and small. Read on for 8 brilliant do-it-yourself projects that begin with basic 2x4s.
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