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Martina Bath Storage

Submitted by wahome on Mon, 05/28/2012 - 13:14

So happy to finally get around to this build. Super easy, though I found I am not that skilled with cove moulding...nothing a little wood putty couldn't hide.

Estimated Cost
$20
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr primer and paint in one, color was custom mixed based on Martha Stewart craft paint in Pool. Topped with Minwax waterbased poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Media Console

Submitted by KWTookey on Fri, 03/14/2014 - 14:37

My first furniture Build. My wife wanted rid of our old bookshelf turned TV console. I saw this online and went for it. Finished it with a serious splash of color. We love it so much we decided to go with teal as our primary livingroom accent color. Pretty proud of this little guy. Thanks for the great design!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
2 coats of Behr Eggshell latex in "Lagoon"
Sanded down corners, edges,
Then Minwax "English Chestnut" for highlights.
Finished with 2 coats of Polycrylic topcoat.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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DIY Rustic Console

I had a friend make a request for a console table.  We came up with this design to fit her space and needs.  It was a pretty easy build.

Estimated Cost
$150-200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
ECOS Paints Woodshield - Pine Needles
ECOS Paints Woodshield - Satin Varnish
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Custom Electric Fireplace Built-in

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 11/18/2023 - 12:49

Came across your shiplap fireplace and tweaked it a little, not bad for a 64 year old female right? Didn't take a weekend though more like a month but worth it. Thanks for the inspiration.

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Rustic Kitchen Table

Submitted by sonji98 on Thu, 05/31/2012 - 07:54

Table mad using the Rustic Table plans.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$250 for all materials & finishes
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Wood COnditioner, Minwax Stain in English Chestnut & Provincial, flat house paint and wax for apron and legs.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Britt (not verified)

Wed, 10/10/2012 - 20:39

I love your tabletop! How did you finish your top to reduce the gaps between the boards?

Thanks for your picture!

Little e's Garden Bench

Submitted by jaime19861 on Mon, 03/17/2014 - 09:28

I made this garden bench for my niece's 3rd Birthday. She loved it!

I was able to use wood that had been leftover from past projects. I only had to buy a few boards. The paint was largest expense.

The most difficult part was the arch. I did that by bending my ruler along some finishing nails.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$30
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
I used DutchBoy MaxBond semi-gloss exterior paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Shelves for a Shed

Submitted by mtairymd on Sat, 06/18/2016 - 13:30

Build Instructions:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Shelves-for-a-Shed/

I looked at purchasing brackets but I couldn’t get the exact size and the price seemed high for something so simple – plus I had a few excess 2×4s from the last job. Mainly, I wanted to utilize the area in the upper portion of the shed while keeping the floor clear for yard/garden equipment. There are multiple variations of this style bracket online. I took a little different approach by utilizing the existing part of the shed (top plate) for support. I don’t know the load capacity but I’m quite sure it will handle any of the items (tarps, paint cans, etc.) I plan to place on the shelf.

Estimated Cost
$20
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
None
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Penny the Chicken's new house

We needed a coop for our son's chicken Penny as she was big enough to move outside. We wanted one that would hold at least 2 chickens as we plan on getting a second soon. We found the plans for the a frame chicken coop here and the next day my husband and 5 yr old son got to work. Took them about 3 hours from start to finish and it turned out great. He plans on spraying the whole thing with outside deck sealer to protect the wood and had some trim on the edges to protect the kids from getting scratched by the chicken wire.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$169
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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My Rustic X-Side Kitchen Island

Submitted by cassiet717 on Sat, 03/22/2014 - 05:53

I’ve been hoarding my scraps for the past six months or so hoping to build this as soon as possible. I paid roughly $34 for it!
Everything but the 1”x8” drawer face and the project panel top came from my scrap pile. My aunt and uncle’s renovation dumpster provided the missing 2”x4”s. There are nail holes, dings, and some general bruising, but who says that’s a bad thing?
I omitted the piece of trim beneath the drawer to allow more room for storage on my shelf. I absolutely love my island, and as usual Ana's plans were flawless!
You can see details on how I built and finished on my blog here: http://lovelyweeds.blogspot.com/2014/02/island-paradise.htmlit
Thanks for taking a look!

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Olympia latex paint, Minwax Special Walnut stain, Minwax Finish Wax (body), Polyurethane (project panel top)
You can see tips for recreating my finish here: http://www.lovelyweeds.com/2014/03/island-paradise-part-2.html
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Thank you for making my first furniture DIY project so easy!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 06/22/2016 - 10:07

I've been looking for a way to hide my ugly garbage can in my kitchen for a while now.  I figured it would cost way too much to buy something like this and was so excited to find Ana's plans online.  This was my first furniture attempt ever.  The plans provided made the entire process so easy.  I used some leftover beadboard for the door and some odds and ends we had laying around for the hardware to keep the costs down.  

Estimated Cost
about $30
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
The cabinet was first painted with Americana Decor chalk paint in Vintage then topped with Americana Decor chalk paint in Everlasting and distressed with my random orbit sander. The bead board in the door was painted with some leftover Annie Sloan Chateau Grey. To protect the finish I topped it with Annie Sloan clear wax (3 coats on the top).
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Chestwick Queen Bed

Submitted by maw0130 on Tue, 06/05/2012 - 19:29

Built this as a platform bed for guest bedroom. Nice, sturdy bed.

Estimated Cost
150
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Stained
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Niki Maddux (not verified)

Sat, 09/29/2012 - 04:11

I Love this Bed. Would love king size dimensions. This is exactly what I have been looking for.

Changing table

Submitted by Aerohawk on Tue, 04/01/2014 - 20:25

This was my first project so I stuck mostly to the original plan. The only change I made was to make the width 16 1/2 instead of 15 1/2 to fit the pad. I was going for a driftwood finish to match the crib we got.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Very light gray minwax stain followed by two coats of satin poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Red and Black Hutch

Submitted by market5e on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 13:34

This was an older hutch, oak in color. I took off the top glass doors off, put wood putty where the hinges were. I lightly sanded the hutch and cleaned it with TSP. Finally I primed and then painted black first. I used a candle to put wax on the area's I wanted to look distressed. After the black dried, I lightly sanded again, before I sprayed the red paint on. I lightly sanded the hutch once more, concentrating on the black to show through. Finally I glazed the hole hutch in a black. Black baskets were added to add to the appeal.

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

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fancy x barn house table and benches

Well this is a project I made from plans from this site and we love it ! Is my first peace of furniture I've ever made and I think it was Farley easy my wife saw the pictures and ask me if I would make it & I was like I'll try and it turned out beautiful everyone who's seen it love it very sturdy actually it was completed right on time for thanksgiving day. I want to thank Anna and whoever posted those plans we love our big table and matching benches : )

Estimated Cost
about $200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax pre-stain conditioner and minwax wood finish dark walnut 2716
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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