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DIY Greenhouse

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 03/03/2023 - 16:02

Thank you so much for the plans. We enjoyed building it. We love it!!!

Built from Plan(s)
DIY Greenhouse

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2 X 4 Adirondack Chairs and Tables with a Twist

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 15:59

I had a bunch of my old skis that I had used as a display wall in my chalet that I needed to do something with, and this was a perfect solution!

Built from Plan(s)
Sturdy Adirondack Chair Plans with Back Leg and Footstool
2x4 Outdoor Side Table

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My First Project (Home Depot Inspired Bookcase)

Submitted by C.Lang on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 19:26

My wife was watching TV and she saw a Bookshelf on a Home Depot commercial with diagonal shelving. She kept telling me how much she wanted a bookshelf like that. So, for my first wood project ever, I decided to try and tackle it for her. It is slightly over 7 feet wide and a little over 6 feet tall. I am currently trying to learn sketchup8 to create plans for this project.

Unfortunately I didn't use a certain plan from Ana's site for this project, but you can find any bookcase plan and place the diagonal shelves in place of the horizontal ones.

Estimated Cost
about 500 ( because I am a novice. Im sure someone with more experience could build it for much less depending on type of finish)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Benjamin Moore Black with a pearl finish
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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loniwolfe

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 21:02

So you totally just solved my no fireplace dilemma! I think I'm going to take your design here and leave an open space for some electric logs. Thank you so much for sharing, it is really stunning!

C.Lang

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 06:10

Those were challenging because, as I stated before I am not even a beginner. I was going to try and use my little trim router to cut them but I learned quickly routers cause much saw dust. I don't have a router table and my router is small. I decided to use my miter saw. I measured out where the slots should go and Cut the outside boarders of the slots with my miter saw. I don't have a jig saw either so I chiseled the the remaining piece to form the slot. I then used my small trim router to smooth out the slots. After I got in a groove it went pretty fast. It was a lot of Slots. Like I said before, I am very new and I know there are easier ways to do this lol. Just a hint..If you ever use interlocking slots and plan on painting the project, I wouldn't make the slots exact to the bare wood. The primer and paint add to the thickness of the wood so it is important to take this into consideration before cutting the slots. Again, very new to this.

Guest (not verified)

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 06:28

I don't think that you can say that your "new to this" any more. You cut your teeth on quite an ambitious project. You did a fantastic job! And just wait till you learn sketchup, the FUN you will have! Keep up the great work and keep posting! Can't wait to see your next project!

Robohead

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 12:32

I've never seen a diagonal bookcase before, but I like this one. You'll never have to worry about straightening books that have fallen on their sides either.

Debi G

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 15:22

This book case looks truly expensive! My excuse is always a lack of tools, but look what you did with what you had! Everything is square and precisely done.

C.Lang

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 19:26

Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate all the input I have been getting. I look forward to posting more projects and getting more ideas.

katiesommer

Tue, 02/07/2012 - 12:16

I really hope you post your plans! You did a nice job. I'd like to use a very scaled down version of this to make a wine rack in an open cupboard we have over our sink. Might have to pick your brain later. ;)

mrs2tone

Tue, 02/07/2012 - 20:25

I saw the same commercial your wife saw, and kept trying to describe the bookshelf to my husband. Now I can show him. Thanks for posting,and I hope you figure out Sketch Up so we can see your plans!

C.Lang

Wed, 02/22/2012 - 20:33

I have started to figure it out a little bit. I thank you for the comments and am close to finishing the plans. Again thank you for your comments

Guest (not verified)

Fri, 02/17/2012 - 14:15

My daughter loves to read, I am going to see if my husband can turn this into a headboard.I will post pics if it turns out! Great Job!

C.Lang

Wed, 02/22/2012 - 20:34

That would be an amazing project. If your husband does convert it, I would love to see the final results.

Emily Mazzone (not verified)

Wed, 04/04/2012 - 11:09

And I second the headboard idea!

Angela Merrill (not verified)

Thu, 05/10/2012 - 17:29

Wow! That is wonderful...I have a similar one that I LOVE and wanted for years. It was in the Pottery Barn Catalog and OUTRAGEOUSLY priced...I don't remember exactly the $$. When "Hold Everything", a subsidiary of PB, went out of business, I got the second to last one they had in stock for $200. AND...When I saw the HD commercial I realized I might be able to make a more custom version someday. Your story inspired me to plan something, and also to perhaps even open up and learn SketchUp which I downloaded months ago...Look forward to more projects!

Tausha (not verified)

Mon, 10/15/2012 - 20:33

Well it's crooked. LOL Jk I think it is insanely awesome! I hope my first project is even half as good!

alu906

Mon, 07/15/2013 - 10:09

Great beautiful first build! Thank you for this great idea that triggered an idea for myself. Going take this format, and adjust the dimensions to fit as a wine shelf.

DIY Pergola

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 06/30/2023 - 11:15

I built this pergola in 3 days and added mason jar solar lights.

Vonda Jones

Built from Plan(s)
Weatherly Pergola

DIY Wood Outdoor Chair with Deep Seat Cushion

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 08/10/2023 - 12:27

Using just basic tools, I was able to build this super comfy outdoor chair for the fraction of the cost. With a couple of modifications, Ana White's design plan made for a perfect fit for the new deep seat cushions I had found on fb marketplace.
 

Blog Link
Simply Marmee
Built from Plan(s)
Essential Wood Outdoor Chair Frame for Deep Seat Cushion
Seasonal And Holiday
Spring
Summer

Farmhouse King Bed Frame

Since developing a love for woodworking I’ve began building things for other people. This particular bed frame I built for a couple who are rebuilding their home after it unfortunately burned down. It’s a beautiful farmhouse home out in the country, and this bed frame fits perfectly in their new home.

Blog Link
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=163507021682162&id=105399090826289
Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Bed - Standard King Size
Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I used minwax pre-stain to prepare the wood. I then stained it using special walnut by Varathane (got it from The Home Depot). Finally, I finished it using a clear satin polyurethane by Minwax.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Outdoor Pergola with Seating Built-in!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 08/27/2023 - 12:14

Pergola outdoor room plans modified to make side seating instead of side tables. Left sides open. Added cute crochet swing bench. Anchored to concrete slab with iron plates and added decorative wood ties that match footing. I've gotten so many compliments and no one believes I made this!

Kristen P.

Built from Plan(s)
Pergola Outdoor Room

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Seasonal And Holiday
Spring
Summer

Kennedy's Christmas Surprise

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 01/20/2020 - 07:37

My granddaughter had been wanting a loft bed for well over a year. We decided after a year it wasn't just a phase so I went to Ana's website and got the plans. Can't thank you enough Ana! Easy to follow instructions, sturdy finished product and most of all a VERY HAPPY granddaughter! We call that a Win/Win.

Built from Plan(s)
How to Build a Loft Bed
Estimated Cost
$170
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Valspar White
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

The Gíaffe TV Stand

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 02/06/2020 - 09:55

The Gíaffe Free Standing TV Mount. Handcrafted and engineered to use its center mass to deliver strength and balance for tv sizes 30-60". Display your television without detracting from your home's decor. The Gíaffe Free Standing TV Mount is the perfect solution and its rich finish will be perfect for any house/office room.

Blog Link
https://www.pinterest.com/calmweatherlabs/g%C3%ADaffe-tv-stand/
Estimated Cost
$109
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Stain - Dark Walnut - Varathane - 2 Coats
Finish - Water Based Polyurethane - Varathane - 3 Coats
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Twin Raised Planter Boxes

Submitted by dave92082 on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 18:46

This is a build of the Raised Planter Box design by Tracy. While it is a fairly simple plan, I would still call it intermediate. One thing to note is that the bottom Cross Supports are listed in her plan as 46" when they need to be 47 1/2 to match the side panels. You can see in the picture above, I laid the incorrectly cut piece on top of the correct one that is screwed in.

Built from Plan(s)
Cedar Fence Picket Raised Planter with Shelf
Raised Planter Box with Bottom Shelf
Estimated Cost
Around $50 each ( a little less not counting hardware)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Going to prime and paint soon.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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tracysmith

Sun, 04/29/2012 - 20:34

Thanks Dave for posting the pictures.. I see what you did differently from my plans and I think the way you did it was MUCH better. Congrats on the build, they look great!!! I'm going to rearrange my plans to make the changes and post the correct measurements to reflect that.

Modified L Shaped Desk

This was my first woodworking project in a couple years. I modified the size to make it about 60" on each side. Now that  I am working from home now due to COVID-19 for the foreseeable future this has been perfect to use in order to have two monitors and enough room on the sides for other work. 

Built from Plan(s)
L shaped Double X Desk, Featuring Handmade Haven and The Rustic Barn
Estimated Cost
70
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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DIY Charcuterie wth Watco Food Safe Finish

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 11/26/2023 - 11:39

I made this charcuterie board for my niece and her family as a thank you for giving me an old miter saw they were not using… I have made a few now as gifts, and realize ….
Something “ made” means so much more to the recipient,
Because in the making we give our heartfelt generosity…
The stain is Watco food safe finish in hazelnut.

Ltr08

Built from Plan(s)
Grazing Board or Charcuterie Board - Serving Tray
Seasonal And Holiday
Christmas Decor
Thanksgiving

Farmhouse Storage Bed - Twin

Submitted by Abby721 on Mon, 04/20/2020 - 13:26

Modified to have storage boxes on only one side since it was being placed next to a wall.

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Storage Bed with Drawers (Twin and Full)
Estimated Cost
150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Custom white color paint to match trim.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Doggie Daybed

Submitted by MurdaRae on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 10:16

I've thought for a while about building a bed for our dogs, but wasn't sure where to start. We had an extra crib mattress so I set out to find a toddler bed that would work. I decided the Lydia Toddler Bed plan would work best. It doesn't look anything like it, but it was a great starting point.

First, I got rid of the canopy and the decorative side pannels. I also raised the bed 12 inches. (The hope is to add a rug on the floor underneath as sort of a "bottom bunk") The lumber store didn't have 2x2s so I used 2x3s for the legs. I also only used two 1x6s at the head and foot of the bed. They are seperated by 1" because when I got home, I realized they were actually 1x5 (RUDE).

All in all, it turned out exactly as I had hoped and the dogs love it! GOODBYE stinky dogbeds!

**Photo 1: Just finished building--the slats weren't screwed down yet.
**Photo 2: Deacon is testing out his new digs! See the stinky dogbed underneath?YUK!
**Photo 3: Dog Bed Completed! Mac & Deacon love it!

Built from Plan(s)
Lydia Toddler Bed
Estimated Cost
$38
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Cedar Patio Table w Hidden Coolers

Submitted by Goldy272 on Tue, 04/22/2014 - 08:04

We needed a new patio table for our deck and I loved this design. I made it out of cedar which worked beautifully and made a few small tweaks:

- Needed it longer and wider so added two more 2x4's to the middle and added 2x6 end caps (as another poster had done).
- I did not add the holes to the cooler covers for uniformity, they slide in and out very easily.
- I used 4x4's as the legs and constructed the table skirting around it. This is a very sturdy design.

Built some benches for seating and they worked out great.

Overall I loved this build and it was fairly simple. Stained with Penofin deck stain (red label) and a spar varnish for protection.

Hope you like it!

Blog Link
Patio Table with Built-in Beer/Wine Coolers
Built from Plan(s)
Patio Table with Built-in Beer/Wine Coolers
Estimated Cost
$320
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Stained with Penofin deck stain (red label) and a spar varnish for protection.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Goldy272

Thu, 04/24/2014 - 07:43

Thank you! Local lumber yard that had great stuff. I will say though that I had to get some additional pieces from Home Depot and their cedar is fairly nice too. Beware though, they don't have true 1x cedar (at least here in St. Louis) it's more like 1/2 inch think.

Goldy272

Thu, 04/24/2014 - 07:43

Thank you! Local lumber yard that had great stuff. I will say though that I had to get some additional pieces from Home Depot and their cedar is fairly nice too. Beware though, they don't have true 1x cedar (at least here in St. Louis) it's more like 1/2 inch think.

coleyld10

Tue, 07/08/2014 - 20:00

Really well done with the two-tone stain. What particular colors of Penofin did you use? I'm working on a similar build and would like to use your color combination.

jmilkeris

Mon, 05/04/2015 - 10:06

Do you happen to have your lumber list? I'm not the greatest with add ons, LOL! If you happen to have a step by step that's even better.
Thanks,
Jennifer

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