Televisions, VCRs, DVDs, cable boxes, satellite receivers, stereos and video games are personal entertainment mainstays. Walk into most homes and you'll find electronic equipment stacked to the ceiling. There will likely be various pieces perched precariously one upon the other and a jumble of wires and cords.

If this sounds like your living room, build yourself an entertainment center. You can organize your electronics and hone your woodworking skills all at once. Building an entertainment center is challenging for most beginners and a good confidence builder for intermediate level woodworkers. The project should only take a couple of weekends.