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adapted adirondack chairs

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 03/30/2023 - 09:02

had some fun with the back and seat slat design and did an angle rather than a 90 degree where the arms meet the front support. also used a 2x6 for a larger arm rest. i think it turned out well. thanks Ana

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Picnic Table

Submitted by tara2 on Tue, 03/13/2012 - 07:35

Our first project of many to come!!! Thanks Ana for your website!

Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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Seasonal And Holiday

HERB GARDEN PLANTER

Submitted by Codding58 on Tue, 04/05/2016 - 10:18

This project was a super easy and fun build that I made for my mother's herbs. In total I spent probably around $12 in material, and only spent about 2 hours building it. Came out great!

Estimated Cost
$12
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
none
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Codding58

Tue, 04/26/2016 - 14:13

Being that its going to be holding moist soil, and inevitably warping some, I didn't want to waste too much money on better wood, so i went with cedar fence boards (5 1/2") for this build. It DID move around a little when I first watered, but everything has held together fine, and I defiantly think it will add to the "rustic" look for my herb garden planter. i will try to upload some pictures as it "ages"

Entertainment Center and Bookshelves

Submitted by talvey50 on Sun, 04/10/2016 - 21:08

A combination of the Printers Triple Console Cabinet and the Reclaimed Wood Rolling Shelf (x2). We knew we wanted the bookshelves so I made those first. The plans were really easy to follow and I knocked out both in a weekend. Once I got those where we wanted them, it left a void that only the Printers Console could fill. That took a little longer than anticipated and was about at the extent of my woodworking skill (so far!) but it came together perfectly.

Estimated Cost
Rolling Shelves ($100 each)
Printers Console Cabinet ($250-300)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
My favorite stain ever....white vinegar and steel wool. Shred up some 0000 steel wool in a jar and pour white distilled vinegar. I usually let it sit for a couple of hours before wiping on the wood.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Mimi's Faux Mantle with bookshelves

Submitted by JoshuawG09 on Wed, 05/25/2016 - 18:15

Made from the modified Mimi's Faux Mantle design from another brag post.

Estimated Cost
$350
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
I used Valspar furniture paint. However, I will never buy it or use it again. It's just over priced paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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laurenwalker

Tue, 12/19/2017 - 22:01

Are you able to tell me how wide this is from the end of one bookcase to the other? I'm trying to find out if it will fit in my living room. Thanks!

Outdoor Garbage Can Shed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 12/08/2023 - 08:45

Chose the small firewood shed project as a "template" if you will .. built this to house our garbage cans and eventually put a gate on it to "help deter" the Florida black bears (we do multiple things to keep them at bay) but this will also just be a nicer looking way to keep the cans outside.

I modified the floor since the firewood shed had a floor that was suitable for, well, firewood but not so much for rolling garbage cans. Had to leave the one slat off the back for the depth of the can which I didn't completely account for in the beginning. Overall, still need to paint it and water seal it but happy with how it turned out.

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Chaise success!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 07:19

This is my first project, I’m soooo happy with how it turned out!

Estimated Cost
$90
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Walnut stain + acrylic top coat
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Kids Tree Fort

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 05/31/2020 - 09:27

Built a fort for the boys with two climbing walls, a spot for their toys, and added some hammock swings

Estimated Cost
~$600
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
No stain, left natural
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced

Truss Style Coffee Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/03/2024 - 10:52

I saw the Truss Coffee table and HAD to make it!
I couldn’t find 2x3 at my hardware store so I ripped 2x6’s for the base. I also ripped 2x4 for the top end pieces. I used the color Provincial to stain and covered it in Polyurethane. I just love it.

Mélanie S.

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Seasonal And Holiday

Awesome! Thank you for the plans!!!

Submitted by Sherice on Tue, 07/15/2014 - 07:41

This is the second project I attempted and it was a huge undertaking for me, but it was fun and went well! I had planned to sew a cushion for it, but by the time I completed the project, I was DONE! So I bought some for now.

The only modifications I made were larger arm rests so I could put cup holders in them. The cup holders I made out of PVC 3" Male end and a 3" drain, which I glued together. I then scuffed the entire thing and painted them with acrylic paint (trying to get them to match the blue and green in the cushions) before spraying them with gloss sealant.

My family LOVES the new "swing bed". It weighs ALOT so I had to make sure to get proper hanging gear. It's obviously not hung yet when I took the pics tho.

Thank you for another beautiful project!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
About seven layers of spar urethane, natural/clear, with sanding in between the layers.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Farmhouse Console Table

Submitted by katprausa on Sat, 07/25/2020 - 12:55

Pretty impressed with our first project! Thanks for the excellent plans!! I can't wait to start on the matching side table and coffee table!!

Linen closet

Submitted by Texjan on Sun, 08/17/2014 - 19:38

I needed a place to store towels and other items in my bathroom. This was the perfect project for this. I have friends begging me to make one for them. Not too hard and it definitely does the job!

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint on this (2 parts Pure White and 1 Part Florence).
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Pallet wood potting bench.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 10/04/2020 - 19:34

Thank you Ana for the great plans! We adapted the project for wood we had on hand. It is only 40 inches wide instead of 42”. Our widest pallet board was only 40”.
Thank you for continuing to inspire us! We made two couches a couple of months ago. Great plans!

Estimated Cost
Box of screws!
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Potting bench.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Dog crate / end table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 02/01/2017 - 10:55

Dog crate / end table built from the plans on your site. Customer chose Early American Miniwax finish. This was a fun build. Thank you! -j.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$80.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Miniwax Early American
Miniwax Polyurethane Acrylic
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

American Girl Dollhouse Masterpiece!

Submitted by MendiB on Mon, 03/13/2017 - 12:06

This dollhouse was super easy to make! Harper (the doll) wanted an open concept living/kitchen, and that is the first floor. Second floor are the bedroom and bathroom. Top floor is the closet. The roof is made from 3.5" slats of luan glued together and painted with black sanded paint. Notice the baseboards and crown molding? The window boxes are really cute, too! I still owe my granddaughter a garage and patio with pergola, and kitchen appliances and chairs, but that will wait until summer when she can help craft/build them. 

Harper's bed is modeled after the farmhouse bed plans available on this site, but I used smaller scrap lumber. I wanted milk paint but was unwilling to pay the high price, so I bought a sample jar of antique ivory paint and watered it down. It turned out great!

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Kilz primer, Behr satin indoor paint (leftovers from our house)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Side table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/31/2021 - 05:57

Made this from the side table plan. I had to adjust sizes as i'm from Belgium. 2x4's aren't here. First project ever. It came out great with some modifications and such. I made the larger one, way too big so we use it as a storage in our hallway.

It costed me around 40 euros. All materials included, i had to buy everything. It took me a whole day to finish this. If your a total beginner like me, it will take some time.

Would I make it again? Yes, provided i have better equipment and better plan it up front.

I rated it intermediate because that is how it felt for me personally.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
40 euros
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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