Today I’m talking all about project boards: what they are, why you may need one, how to make them, and how to use them.

What is a project board?

A project board is a place to display all your projects in a systematic way.

Way back, I used tagboard and Post-it notes.

Now I use an acrylic board with Post-it notes.

The point is to give you a visual representation of what you’re working on—plus your workflows from start to finish—so nothing gets lost in your brain or buried in a notebook.

Why You Need One (for Work and Home)

Yes, there are online boards like Asana and Trello, but personally, I need a physical project board to see the big picture. I need to walk past it every day and know, at a glance, what’s in the works.

Project boards aren’t just for work or home renovations—they’re also incredible for managing your household. Here’s how:

• Family Calendar & Events
  Keep a column for upcoming events like school plays, sports tournaments, birthday parties, and vacations. This way, the whole family can see what’s coming.
• Meal Planning
  Have a section for meal ideas or weekly menus, plus a “grocery needs” column that you can update in real-time.
• Household Projects
  Track tasks like cleaning out closets, seasonal decor swaps, or maintenance work (e.g., “Call plumber,” “Replace furnace filter”).
• Kids’ Chores & Responsibilities
  Create a rotating chore chart on the board so kids know exactly what’s expected—and can visually track when tasks are done.
• Holiday & Birthday Planning
  Break down steps for gift shopping, card mailing, or hosting prep so you can enjoy the season without last-minute chaos.

How to Make a Project Board

To create mine, we went to our local hardware store and had plexiglass cut to size. Most places like Lowe’s, Home Depot, and Ace Hardware will do at least two cuts for free—so measure before you go.

You’ll also need:

• Plexiglass drill bit to drill into each corner
• Display screws (attach on both sides to hold the board up)
• Vinyl stickers or a dry-erase marker to separate and label each column

Pro tip: It’s a two-person job to mount it. Hold it in place, mark where you want it, then secure it with the screws.

The great thing about plexiglass is it’s reusable—you can wipe it down, rearrange sections, or repurpose it for another project entirely.

How to Set Up Your Project Board

Think about your process first. Start with the main categories or steps you want to track, and place those at the top of each column.

When I first started as a professional organizer, my board had:

• Potential clients
• Clients to schedule
• Scheduled clients (with the date on the Post-it)
• Follow-up

Now, I have two boards:

• Business Board: Videos to create, videos to edit, blog posts to write, blog posts to edit, upcoming events, tech updates, and course development.
• Household Board: Family events, grocery/meal planning, seasonal projects, chores, home maintenance, and holiday/birthday prep.

Your setup can be as simple or detailed as you want—the magic is that you can see everything in one place, and everyone in the house knows what’s going on.

Project Boards For All Your Needs

Take the mental load off of your plate with the Manage Your Home With Planning Boards eBook. These plans use visual systems that work for families.

Those looking for command center style project boards, the ADHD Home Command Center eBook walks you through setting up project boards to work with your brain!

Business planning boards are the best for keeping things organized with your business.