One of the great things about vinyl records, other than the warm embrace of analog audio, is the large-format artwork on their covers. Why hide those iconic album covers in a milk crate when you can give them the spotlight they deserve, in a sleek wood frame on the wall? These frames are so simple you can make them in twos or threes for more impact. Better yet, the album covers can be slipped in and out of the frames without moving them off the wall. So when you want to change up the look or listen to a favorite disk, you can switch records out in seconds.

Make it with simple tools

You can make this project with just a few basic tools. If you have a table saw and the skill to use it safely, you can do everything with that one tool — but owning such a major machine isn’t necessary, as we prove in the above video. You can cut the backing board with an inexpensive circular saw, guided by a straight piece of wood clamped on the workpiece. As for the thin strips, you can cut them off with a handsaw and some careful layout with a square, but a miter saw makes it easier to make precise 45-degree cuts for clean miter joints in the most visible part of the project. Just add a few clamps, and you’ll be ready to tackle this basic but totally brag-worthy project.