Built this table with some modifications from the rustic table plans. Made it 6ft and added the breadboard end. Fun project!
This is the first of the cornhole boards this year. Having never made such before, I learned a lot of the tips and tricks in this build. This build begins with cedar 2x4s and cedar fence pickets that I took down this last summer. I began by sanding the boards starting with 60 grit through to 320 grit with a belt sander up to 180 grit and hand sanding through 320 grit. The frame was glued up with Titebond II, then counter-sunk #8 x 1-1/2 screws. Next, we used nine (9) different cans of Rust-Oleum semi-gloss paint to fill in the background and to cover the moose and bear senciles drawn by my wife. The boards were then coated with Minwax Poly-Acrylic (9 coats) and Howard's Bee's Wax (6). The boards are secured with 3-inch toggle fasteners and the handles are Kayak straps with four (4) screw holes; I used the same Torx screws for strength and stability.
This was an easy build and after 2 months I am still in LOVE with it:)
Fri, 12/16/2011 - 10:59
We have a HE front-loading washer and because of the power of the spin cycle, it vibrates/moves a lot. Anyone who has these pedestals have problems with that? I don't want a very expensive washer to take a tumble. :)
My husband and I had worked on this bed together, and we are so happy with it! We went with taller side tables that we purchased, and just stained the wood instead of painting it.
I’m a first year teacher of construction class at Waterloo High School in Illinois. We recently used your Small Cedar shed instructions with some modifications for a class project. It’s a bear getting cedar right now, so we used T1-11 for the outside and 2x4 for the frame.
Sat, 03/25/2023 - 09:14
Very fun and job well done! Thank you for sharing.
Darling Mud Kitchen by Sarah Jean Gammon
"I had this idea of making Sonny a mud-kitchen, a kids play kitchen for the yard. I mentioned it to Brent and he laughed saying he had enough projects on his list. This was not something he was going to build. Sooo I built this all by my self...or as Sonny would say, “me do this my own self”. It cost ~30 bucks in lumber and a trip to the thrift store for some second hand pots and pans. 3 hours later, a little paint, a little stain and voila... Sonny Side Up Mud Kitchen! Thanks for the plans Ana."
Great plans and easy to follow!
I loved the idea of building a washer and dryer pedestal for extra laundry basket storage underneath! Sashua's is beautiful so I took her idea and modified it a bit to work for me. My washer is very, very heavy and I was worried that if there was no support under the weight in the middle, it would start to bow and sag. The original plan also put the washer too high for me to have been able to use without a step stool. So in my modification I screwed cleats into the 2X4 frame of the laundry room wall, placed the 3/4" plywood on top of it and screwed it in. In the front, I used 4X4's as the two corner leg supports and then added two 1X6 supports in the front center, creating three laundry basket bays. I placed it directly onto the floor as opposed to building the bottom base. This saved me money since I was able to buy half the lumber and also allowed me to lower the height of the platform while leaving enough space for my baskets. The top of my platform is approximately 14 1/2" high, which is just low enough so that I can see into the soap filling compartment at the top of the washer. Being that I'm only 5'2" I would have needed to use a step stool to use my washer at the original 19 1/2" plan height. I framed the top edge of the platform with 2X2's, to ensure that my washer or dryer never walked off the edge. Finally, I added some trim along the front edge and around the legs and that's it!
Mon, 02/15/2016 - 12:25
I REALLY like this modified version, I think it looks GREAT! when you say you screwed cleats to the back wall, are you talking a 2x4 across the back fastened to the studs, or what did you use? I think my wife would love this version, and I may just have to get started on one myself. 
I fell in love with the darling bunk bed built by so many of Ana's readers. Since seeing it I've made several for my granddaughter, neighbors, and friends. What I've learned is that although they're cute, they take almost as much time as a full sized bed!
Mon, 02/20/2012 - 18:54
I love the beds. My child wants one so badly. I like yours better then the one American Girl makes.
Fri, 02/24/2012 - 20:48
That's a sweet thing to say. Evidently, others feel the same; I can't make enough of them! They're really pretty easy to make, I hope you try your hand at it!
Mon, 05/28/2012 - 17:27
Hi, I see you've made the Ana-White doll cradle from this post. The link to the pattern for the doll cradle appears to be missing as it is a dead link now. Do you know how I might obtain the pattern? Thanks so much
Awesome project
Great barn door cabinet build by Chuck A.
I built a big kids see saw using 2x6's all around with a 2x8 seat. The center post is 30"h.
This was my second project and the step by step guide labs make everything doable. Ordered stickers and used them at a St Patrick’s Day party. Love
This table is built out of only 2x4's - that's 5 boards for about $15! It was pretty easy and took half a day. If the fancy angles are too hard to cut safely I recommend doing 45-degree angles! I'm happy to have a nice entryway - first time my whole life! :)
I've created a post on my project blog wth instructions & pictures for anyone to make their own.
Sun, 09/25/2016 - 09:42
Your entryway is beautiful! Love this console, it is gorgeous!
In reply to Your entryway is beautiful! by Ana White
Tue, 09/27/2016 - 12:16
Thank you Ana! You made my day! It was such a treat to see it posted on your Facebook page! I told my husband that NOW that "I am famous" (haha) that I should be able to get the jointer & planer I've been begging him to let me buy! I'm thinking maybe a direct message from you would be just the trick! :)
Wed, 01/29/2020 - 13:54
What angle were the leg cuts? More than 50* because my saw wont go that far. Please let me know.
An Outdoor Wooden Cooler is the perfect way to accent any deck, patio, or garage. Can be made from Cedar, Pressure Treated, Cyprus, etc. Sizes can vary from small 28 qt coolers to Large 120 qt coolers capable of holding hundreds of drinks. These coolers can be themed for your favorite sports team, favorite hobby, or anything of your choice. Engraving or wood burning is available.
Fri, 08/31/2012 - 09:52
Well, actually, two. My beer loving son-in-laws would love this, and Christmas is coming! Do you happen to have any "step-by-step" directions you'd be willing to share? I can figure out the dimensions but it would be really helpful to read - or see - the components and how you put it all together.
Thanks for sharing!
In reply to I want to make one of these by sgilly
Fri, 09/28/2012 - 11:43
I had to make a new page because of some password issues. Thanks for comments. I have no plans yet, I've built so many it's sort of muscle memory now. Shoot me an email at [email protected] and perhaps I can help.
Sat, 09/01/2012 - 10:59
I want to make one too. Is the lid tricky at all?
Fri, 09/28/2012 - 11:41
I had to make a new page because of some password issues. Thanks for comments. I have no plans yet, I've built so many it's sort of muscle memory now. Shoot me an email at [email protected] and perhaps I can help.
And no, the lid style I like is nothing more than some tongue~n~groove boards cut to length, attached with pocket holes and nailed to the lid frame. Tongue~N~groove is optional of course, you could just use regular boards.
Thu, 03/14/2013 - 21:08
I don't mean to hijack Adam's great build, but I have some step-by-step plans available for a cooler I built with a similar style. It has a 2x2 frame with old fencing facing. For those of you looking for plans/tutorial http://www.killerbdesigns.com/rustic-cooler-a-how-to/
Thu, 05/07/2015 - 07:20
My husband used a similar design to Adam's but made it a double. :) He also added wheels and a bottle opener/cap catcher. Great work Adam!
http://purposefulproductions.blogspot.com/2015/04/diy-wood-drink-cooler…
i made this king size head board using Ana's website and for the bed frame i used Shanty 2 Chic's website. i just had to convert the measurements to king size when cutting the boards. thats a rustic x leg end table next to the bed, i built using Ana's website also.
This was a fun project. The plans are written so that many of the boards don't need to be cut. It's made from cedar that (thank goodness) was on sale. I made the raised beds twice as deep as was called for in the plans because I wanted to minimize bending while I garden. That added to the cost of the lumber and the soil. I also like the way it looks.
I found it helpful to measure and cut the boards as I went. This was crucial for fitting the door. The most difficult part for us was working with the hardware cloth and trying to make it as smooth as possible.
It has been effective keeping deer and rabbits out of the garden. Things that can fly in are another issue.
This project was wonderfully easy to build and it is a sturdy step stool I feel will last for a long time. I was able to build it very quickly, with minimal assistance. Painting and finishing adds to the time but it's beautiful.
I needed bunk beds for my girls and found the camp loft bed - perfect! I liked how it used all 2x4s and 2x6s... made it easy to do everything with the chop saw. I customized the bed by lowering the overall height so that the actual bed is only 3 feet off the ground, and then I still had plenty of room for a mattress underneath for my three year old. I was strapped for space so I made the deck half the size so that the stairs stayed in between the bunk bed posts. I also added a little fence to the side of the deck since it's not up against a wall. I am so happy and proud of my work and I thank-you SO much for these wonderful easy-to-follow plans :)
My son and I made this table this weekend in just a couple of hours with no problems. The directions were clear and easy to follow. Thank you for sharing them with us.
