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Planters!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 04/14/2023 - 03:50

These planters are exactly what we needed to warm up this blank siding! The smaller planters are made from pine, the larger from cedar.

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Seasonal And Holiday

Modern outdoor chair and loveseat

Modified chair plans to build loveseat. Chairs took one day and loveseat took one day. 

Estimated Cost
Lumber is way more expensive where I live. The chairs were $85 in lumber for both and the love seat was $40 because I had some leftover from the chairs.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Red mahogany stain, then a coat of polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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jessicawhitlock

Wed, 07/15/2020 - 11:33

I love how you set the cushion down in the seat. What type of cushion did you use? Is it comfortable this way? This looks exactly what I am picturing in my head, but I worry the bar on your legs might be uncomfortable.

Rustic X console table Tv Stand

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 03/01/2016 - 18:21

I built this for my mom after finding plans online. Since then I have been inspired by Ana and Jacob to build all furniture I ever need from this point on. No more over priced cheap store bought furniture. Thanks Ana and Family for your plans and helping me find peace in the workshop.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$75 with stain and screws.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Golden Pecan from min wax and two coats of poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Log Cabin Birdhouse

I enjoy making birdhouses and log cabin style is my favorite. I make the logs by setting my saw to rip 3/4 pine at 3/4 so I have 3/4 square strips. I then decide the size of my birdhouse and cut the logs accordingly. I also "wittle" on them a little to make it look more authentic. I simply then just stack, glue and nail one row at a time. You can use 1/4 poplar for the roof but I ripped pine at 1/16 and cut shakes with my utility knife and glue them on one at a time (there are 104 on this roof).

Estimated Cost
7.00
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

King classic storage bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 07/07/2020 - 10:08

Built fairly close to original plans. Though we did modify slightly to create a slightly taller bed.

We placed a simple - but sturdy 2x4 frame between the sides. The span seemed a bit wide and we did not want any sagging.

We skipped the optional drawers, instead we will be building lightweight wooden storage crates to fit the storage spaces specifically.

Not a hard project. Though be sure to measure twice before you cut. 🤣

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
VALSPAR SIGNATURE INTERIOR PAINT & PRIMER in ebony field.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Easiest $35 DIY Desk

This DIY desk provides workspace for two people. A portion of the desk is for my oldest son during homeschooling and the other portion is for my husband while he continues to work from home. Cost : $35 Difference in length, width and height will result in a change in price.

Estimated Cost
$35
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Rustic Bar Stools

I needed new bar stools for our new bar that we designed and built in our basement family/entertaining room. Regardless of where I was looking, these things are silly expensive. I also wanted a little more of a country/rustic look that would suit my husband and my likes. I used the Vintage Bar Stool plans but my husband isn't a small guy and we have friends that aren't classified under the small frame category either, I needed more structure. After thinking about it for a few days, I liked the rustic X look and used that from so many plans. I also am all about comfort and the padded upholstered seats was a must. Can't wait for my next project. BTW. The cabinets behind the bar also came from here I simply modified for what we needed. We get compliments on it all of the time. Love this website, thank you so much for making simple to read instructions for things I actually want to do. 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax Early American
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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Dadbuildsstuff

Thu, 12/26/2019 - 03:49

These look great.  I think that I'll add them to my build list that my wife seems to keep growing for me.  How did you attach the back pieces?  In the original design it showed pocket holes, but I don't see any on your work.  Thanks for the help.

Tim

5 years in the making

first project ever, made a few alterations to both plans and came up with this.

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Kitchen Corner Cabinet

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 03/20/2017 - 22:48

I saw http://www.ana-white.com/2013/02/plans/wall-kitchen-corner-cabinet and knew this was the project I wanted to do in our new home. The side cabients are from http://www.ana-white.com/2013/12/plans/36-wall-cabinet-double-door-momp… project, redesined to fit the wall-kitchen-corner-cabinet plans. This was my first cabient build. Still have to install doors. I am happy way it came out and so is wife.

Thanks Ana for your great site and plans. My next project is the storage sofa :D

Estimated Cost
about 400$ I live in Philippines and cost was around 2000 PhP.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Acrylic paint, 3 coats wet sanded in between coats. Inside is Boysen chocolate enamel.
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced

Vertical planter

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 04/01/2017 - 18:45

This planter was so easy to build! super cute, fun, spring project.

Estimated Cost
$30.
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
I Painted the 2x4's. I left the cedar as-is.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Big kids picnic table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 05/03/2021 - 08:14

Hello from London, UK.
Used 120grit sandpaper and stained with Ronseal 10 Year Exterior Satin Woodstain 750ml Natural Oak

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
£120
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Ronseal 10 Year Exterior Satin Woodstain 750ml Natural Oak
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Sandbox with Benches

Burnt and stained with a semi transparent mahogany water sealer

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$120
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Outdoor 2x4 sectional sofa

First wood project, thanks for the great plans Ana! I made the bottom cushions using 3" thick firm foam, 2" thick memory foam, and 1" thick batting (purchased in bulk and then cut to size), and covered them with outdoor fabric. The back cushions are 4" thick soft foam. I added easily removable/washable drop cloth covers on top of all the cushions. I don't have a finish on the clear redwood, but might add a clear coat to protect it. The memory foam makes this sofa very luxerious!

Estimated Cost
$1800
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
None
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

I doubled the recipe and built a table that seats 12!

Submitted by JMRojas on Fri, 03/06/2015 - 14:07

I used the Farmhouse Table plans and just extended the measurements to build an extra-long outdoor table that seats 12.

 

Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Tea, vinegar, and steel wool
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Reclaimed 1x4 Coffee Table

I purchased reclaimed 1x4s from a deconstruction warehouse called Re-Use Hawai'i for 20 cents a foot! I cut the lumber to make an un-ordered stagger pattern, experimented with dowel joints to join the cut pieces into 4 ft. planks and used pocket hole screws (hidden by the table legs and supports) to join the planks. I used old salvaged 1x2 window framing for the legs using pocket hole joinery.

Estimated Cost
$5 using reclaimed lumber, perhaps $35 from home improvement stores.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I left most of the wood natural, except for one 4 ft. 1x4 that I stained with one coat of Minwax Red Oak (on hand). The legs I painted with Behr Ultra Pure White (on hand). I sealed the top with 3 coats of Watco Wipe-On Poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

17” square, 2x4 side tables / stools

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 12:33

Well my wife bought 2 x 17” square seat cushions the problem was we didn’t have any stools to put them on so decided to enhance our front seating patio area with 2 solid 2x4 side tables that would double up as stools.
I based the design on Ana’s table design but decided to counter sink all the screws & cut plugs to suit so no screw heads could be seen, they turned out perfect & very robust, perfect for the U.K. weather, my wife finished them in grey outdoor paint to match the furniture, all in all they took only around 6hrs to make & paint.

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Modified Adirondack Chairs and Coffee Table

Submitted by carvern on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 14:16

I had some Kebony deck boards left over from another project and thought they would work well. I think they did! Kebony is pine that is soaked in an alcohol and then heated up. It has a 30 year warranty and requires no care. I used a Penofin oil on the 2x4s and Cutek oil on the Kebony

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Ana White Admin

Tue, 10/05/2021 - 09:53

Kebony sounds like a great material for outdoor builds, very pretty too! Well done, thank you for sharing!

Farmhouse Bed and Argie Bedside Tables

Submitted by Anymouse on Thu, 04/30/2015 - 21:28

I went ahead and splurged on this project. It's all oak with a clear finish to show off the wood. I also put full extension slides on all the drawers. The bed is solid. It doesn't move a bit.

Estimated Cost
More than I care to admit.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Two coats of Minwax® Helmsman® Spar Urethane
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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