Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 47 minutes ago

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Hey friends, let's build a countertop hutch for my pantry. This project is a little more rustic or "country style" than usual for me, but it turned out pretty awesome. I hope you enjoy seeing how it came together with basic, inexpensive construction lumber and a little stain to fancy it up.

Grab the printable building plans for this project: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/countertop-hutch-building-plans

Check out additional project details and tips here: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-build-a-countertop-hutch

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Helpful resources for this project:

How to Use a Pocket Hole Jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How and Why to Use the Kreg Micro Jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-the-kreg-micro-pocket-hole-jig
How to Cut Crown Molding: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cut-crown-molding-with-a-miter-saw
How to Stain Wood: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-stain-wood-furniture

Tools & Materials
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Tools:

Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Table Saw
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/raXZAB
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/3REtKTt
Micro Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/46JXSBJ
Brad Nailer: homedepot.sjv.io/c/1404662/1354698/8154

Materials:

(5) 1x12x6 boards
(3) 1x3x8 boards
(2) 1x2x6 boards
(1) 8ft long piece crown molding
(5) 1x8x8 shiplap boards
1 ¼″ pocket holes screws (100 count box): amzn.to/3FKfikk
Wood Glue
1 ¼″ brad nails
1 ¼″ wood screws (1 lb box)


**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
00:52 Assembling the Sides & Top
02:11 Installing Dividers & Side Shelves
05:40 Adding the Middle Shelves
05:51 Fitting the Face Frame
07:40 Attaching the Face Frame
08:02 Adding the Back
09:37 Installing the Crown Molding
10:06 FINAL REVEAL