Jennifer Largesse
Build - Basic

As the daughter of a Michigan carpenter and an English teacher, Jenn has been honing her passion for instructional woodworking all her life. Her years as a magazine editor and video producer in New York City led to the launch of her blog, Build Basic. Through step-by-step instruction in her weekly carpentry projects, Jenn aims to prove you don't need fancy tools and advanced training to create high-quality furniture and décor—you just have to know the basics!
Jenn is an instructional writer, builder, project designer, web series producer and host who has worked for industry leaders like This Old House, Fine Homebuilding and About.com. Her work has also been featured on sites such as The Huffington Post, CNN Money, AOL Real Estate, Yahoo Real Estate, Fox News Online Magazine, MSN, and others.
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DIY Cornhole Game
Jennifer Largesse |
Build - Basic
This DIY cornhole game is sure to be a hit at tailgates and backyard cookouts. Jennifer Largesse of Build Basic designed this DIY cornhole board– or bag toss game– to have fold-down legs to make storing and transporting it easy. All you’ll need is some project panel, common hardware and some simple tools. Customize it with...
DIY Ladder Golf Game
Jennifer Largesse |
Build - Basic
This DIY ladder golf game will provide plenty of fun at tailgates and cookouts. Jennifer Largesse of Build Basic created this DIY project using lumber, rope and golf balls. DIY Ladder Golf Game In my family, yard games are a staple at every cookout. The games need to be sturdy enough to take a beating, though, and...
Learn How to Build this DIY Bed Frame
Jennifer Largesse |
Build - Basic
There appears to be nothing Jenn Largesse can’t make. She’s the author of the excellent DIY blog Build Basic, and this DIY bed frame project is typical of her excellent work. It’s attractive and well designed, using tongue and groove planks for a charming beadboard look. This DIY bed frame is a fun project, too. Just...