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PATIO TABLE WITH BUILT-IN BEER/WINE COOLERS

Submitted by Joagirard on Fri, 07/04/2014 - 21:05

My sister was in love with my 4x4 truss table i made and needed a patio table so we decided to take one day to make 2 tables, one for each. We convinced both daddys to take care of the kids while we made the table by telling them the tables were gonna have beer coolers inside! Attaching the to of the table was a lot a job. If you plan of doing this you really want to have a kreg jig. It works well, we love it. I made a bench to go with it. I made my how plan for it.

Built from Plan(s)
Patio Table with Built-in Beer/Wine Coolers
Estimated Cost
200$
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Sico outside wood stain color oak. 3 coats for the top and 3 coat sico chocolate for the bottom. All applied with a brush.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Beautiful Outdoor chairs and Ottoman from 2x4s and 2x6s (and a 2x2)

The chairs were my first project ever and they came out great! I even made the ottoman/side table because the chairs looked so good. Ana, your plans were fantastic and easy for a beginner. I learned so much from this first project and I'm already working on another project from your site! The cushions were definitely the most expensive part of the chair.

Built from Plan(s)
Modern Outdoor Chair from 2x4s and 2x6s
Ottoman or Accent Table for Simple Modern Outdoor Sectional
Estimated Cost
$40-$50/chair (without cushions) including screws, wood and stain
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr semi-transparent stain and sealer (Chocolate) as noted in Ana's project plans.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Bedroom to walkin closet

Submitted by Jonesey on Fri, 11/18/2016 - 21:55

Bedroom conversion to walk in closet.

Inspired by Ana White we turned a spare bedroom into a walk in closet.  We ripped up the old carpet, polished the concrete floors and built over 30 feet of custom closet.  We also added two shoe racks and a linen closet.  The shelves are 90" tall and that enabled us to double up on the hanging pipe.

Thanks to all here on Ana White for the inspiration!

 

Estimated Cost
$800
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Clear polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Workbench

Submitted by MaryL220 on Mon, 08/24/2020 - 21:20

I needed a legit workbench and I had a bunch of wood to use up. I got a bunch of 1x8x6s from my local hardware store's scrap pile. There's a reason they were free... But I couldn't just toss them. I used all scrap, from the hardware store, my garage, and my brother-in-law's farm, except 3 2x4s that I bought new.

For this workbench, I used slats on the top and the bottom shelf. The frame is 2x4s. I had some idea I could use the space in between the slats to cut wood, but after adding 2in casters, it appears it might be a bit too tall. Even still, the spaces in between the slats make for excellent clamp storage.

And now I finally have a legit, mobile workbench to keep all my chaos somewhat contained.

Built from Plan(s)
Easy DIY Garage Workshop Workbench
Estimated Cost
$50-75
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
None. I sanded the whole thing down to reduce the splinters but didn't feel that my workbench needed anything else.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Modified Industrial Style Coffee Table w/ Bottom Shelf

Submitted by danandbeth on Wed, 12/28/2016 - 08:36

Our first project!

 

We used the "Industrial Style Coffee Table as seen on DIY Network" plans and simply added a bottom shelf. This required an extra 2x2 bracer (same cut as top bracer) and 8 more 1x4s, cut slightly smaller than the top 1x4s in order to have them sit flush with the bottom 2x2s. The table is all pine.

 

We spaced the bottom shelf boards roughly a half inch apart (give or take - it's "rustic"!) and screwed in from the bottom just like the top boards. 

 

On the top shelf, we used 3 coats of Minwax Natural stain, and followed up with 3 coats of Minwax Satin Poly. We sanded these after attaching to the frame in order to achieve a level surface. We started with 80 grit, then 120, then 150. We then used 220 in between coats of poly. The result is a smooth, but not store-bought smooth surface, which we think works well.

 

We didn't spend as much time on the bottom shelf since they'll be mostly storing items, giving them just a quick 150 sand prior to 2 coats of stain and 2 coats of poly. Finally, we nailed in some plastic feet to keep it about a half inch off the floor.

 

All in all, being our first project, and going beyond what the original plans called for, it took us a few weeks to complete, working on it mostly on weekends and here and there in the evenings after work. We love the finished project and it works really well in our living room!

 

-Dan and Beth

Blog Link
Modified Industrial Style Coffee Table
Built from Plan(s)
Square Box Frame Coffee Table
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Natural Stain (Minwax)
Satin Poly (Minwax)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Christmas Tree Shelf

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 01/02/2017 - 05:48

Ana, Thank you so much for the plans for yoru Christmas Tree Shelf. My niece is a huge fan of the Christmas all year round and now that she has her own place it was a perfect fit. I edited the bottom area so it woudl be able to sit on a table, she is currently in an apartment and does not want to attach much to the walls. Added the boards in the back of the two compartments so it can later be hung, and also predrilled holes in the shelf bottoms in order to crew in eye hooks to hang ornaments from if she likes.

 

CtL

Built from Plan(s)
Christmas Tree Shelf
Estimated Cost
$15
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Rustic X Console

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 09/12/2020 - 17:58

I built this to use as a dessert table for my wedding. Stained with Early American and finished with semi-gloss polyurethane. Can’t count how many complements I’ve received!

Built from Plan(s)
Rustic X Console Table
Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Early American/semi-gloss oil based polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Pull-out Shelves

Stationary shelves are such a hassle, especially in a deep pantry cabinet! Now I can actually SEE the contents of my pantry cabinet. Thanks for the inspiration and tutorial to get it done!

Built from Plan(s)
$10 Roll Outs for Kitchen Cabinets
Estimated Cost
$50 for 5 shelves & framing, new hinges.
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)

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DIY Bathroom Cabinet with Epoxy Vanity Top

Submitted by thediyplan on Sat, 10/17/2020 - 17:16

When you remodel your bathroom, you are breathing fresh life into your home. There are plenty of ways you can remodel your bathroom. Recently the vanity and cabinets are fast becoming the highlight of bathroom renovations. In this tutorial, I will show you how to make your own DIY Bathroom Cabinet with Epoxy Vanity Top. Check out my website for more details and photos TheDIYPlan

Also, See my other recent projects

Blog Link
TheDIYPlan
Estimated Cost
150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Rectangular Industrial Coffee Table

I modified this plan from square to rectangular to fit my space. It is exactly what was needed! Modified size: 27.5" x 55"

Built from Plan(s)
Square Box Frame Coffee Table
Rectangle Box Frame Coffee Table
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Polyshades Black
Matte Poly top coat
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Corner Cabinet

Submitted by T-Dan on Sun, 02/12/2017 - 13:02

built to fit messy corner.  wife loves it there!

Built from Plan(s)
Corner Cupboard
Estimated Cost
$105 for wood and I had the stains and screws from previous projects. Fixtures (some yet to be installed), were about $20.
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
mixture of walnut and gray stains, with polyeurethane topcoat.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Outdoor Loveseat & Table

Submitted by 3G1B on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 07:41

Tired of cheap store bought chair getting blown around in the Texas winds. If these piece get blown off the patio I’ll be looking for the Wizard of Oz.

Built from Plan(s)
Outdoor Loveseat - Modern Comfort Collection
2x4 Outdoor Coffee Table
Estimated Cost
400
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Snowflake

Submitted by ctay on Wed, 11/19/2014 - 19:36

Made this snowflake for my front porch for the holidays. Easy build and inexpensive. 

Built from Plan(s)
How To Make A Wooden Snowflake
Estimated Cost
10.00
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Stained dark walnut with white dry brushed over
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Guest Bedroom Closet

Submitted by muses44 on Sun, 11/23/2014 - 08:07

Modified width to fit the closet.  Prep work of sanding and painting took longer than we thought it would; assembly inside the closet was simple but definitely a challenge in the small space.  At 81", the top shelf was higher than intended so had to remove front slat in order to be able to use it - will make the next one slightly shorter.  But love the final product and am now on a mission to get all the cheap wire shelving out of the house!

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
white paint; filled in the screw heads with wood filler.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Different take on the farmhouse X table + bench

Submitted by melbuckner on Thu, 01/07/2021 - 15:07

Wife found a post where someone did a riff on farmhouse X table where instead of supports at the floor and top of the base, there was one support in the middle of the X. The riff made the table taller than the original (which I didn’t realize till we had the x bench put up against the ‘riff’ table - about 3 inches too low which I’ll fix this weekend. It only works ok for my 6’7” brother law lol.

Other alterations i made - turned the X support into through tenons (my first - future ones will be cooler) and decorative cross 2x2 under the table top similar to the way they are on the bench.

Turns out, looks pretty cool with taller bar chairs!

Built from Plan(s)
Fancy X Farmhouse Bench
Fancy X Farmhouse Table
Estimated Cost
$300 - cause it’s all cedar. Cheaper if you use pine.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Spar Urathane 3 coats

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Henry bookshelf

Submitted by Lilbitmojo on Thu, 03/18/2021 - 15:33

My husband has been hounding me to build him a bookshelf for his office. I actually used wood that I already had in my garage. The next time I build it, I will follow it exactly... I used plywood on the shelves and planks on the back... next time, I will do the opposite, but I really love it!!

Built from Plan(s)
Henry Bookshelf
Estimated Cost
Less than 100
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Rabbit Hutch for Indoor and Outdoor

Submitted by thediyplan on Fri, 03/26/2021 - 15:34

Looking for a cute, interactive pet to add to your home. What about bunnies? These creatures make great indoor pets. But before getting the rabbits, they will need a hutch to live in. To solve this problem, I’ve made detailed plans on how to build a DIY rabbit hutch that could be used indoor and outdoor.

The hutch has a litter pan under the floor that could be removed for cleaning. Since the hutch is only 3 feet wide, it could be easily moved around.

See my website for additional pictures and how I've built it, TheDIYPlan.com

Blog Link
https://thediyplan.com/diy-rabbit-hutch/
Estimated Cost
$140
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Rustic Buffet Table

Love how this rustic buffet / console table turned out! It was made as a companion piece for a Farmhouse - style table. Modified to be shorter (64"), and made without the decorative hardware or the "X" detailing from the original plan.

Blog Link
Red Hen Home Buffet Table
Built from Plan(s)
Rustic X Console Table
Estimated Cost
$55
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Custom mix of Minwax Weathered Oak + Antique Walnut Stain. Three coats of hand-rubbed polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Beginner farmhouse coffee table

This is my 2nd project (first was the open shelves), but my first "bigger" project. Lovethe plans, the X crosses were tricky with just a circular saw. I am investing in a miter and looking to get into some tougher projects as I just purchased a home.

We just did a little stain to keep that natural wood look.

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Coffee Table [Beginner/Under $40]
Estimated Cost
$65
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Adapated shoe cubby to on its side with LED lights.

Submitted by forbeskm on Thu, 03/21/2013 - 22:26

This is an adaption of the shoe shrine shelves. Since I didn't have a closet or other room than the bedroom to put these, I put them on their side. I modeled these off the shoe shrine shelves.

Each cubby is 11 3/4 deep x 8 x8 for the long version. The 2nd version I made was only 48 inches wide and did not divide well so I simply left the center cubby wider. I also made the 48" version to have different height shelves for purses in the middle and flats on the bottom.

I basically flipped the shoe shrine's on their sides and added LED lights. This also inspired a tall version for a cubby we had upstairs.

I used a panel saw to cut the plywood and then assembled with a Kreg pocket hole jig for horizontal pieces and biscuits for the top and the dividers. I did not want to fill the holes or I would have used Kreg instead of the biscuits.

I used 3/4" paint grade plywood and a 1/4inch back panel.

LED lights came from LED wholesalers on amazon. This step requires electrical knowledge! Not much more than a wiring a light but do not attempt if you are not qualifed to do so. LED strings required a fine tip soldering iron, wire and heat shrink.

Built from Plan(s)
Shoe Shrine Shelves
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Latex Behr Swiss Coffee sprayed on.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

forbeskm

Fri, 03/22/2013 - 11:50

The LED's came after we designed them. I was like there is no light where these are going and its hard to see inside the cubbies. This is true for the bottom cubies which are only 5 inches tall. So for 30 bucks a cabinet it was a quick and easy addition that really made them pop. Only downside is it can make the room look like you are in Nordstom's :) so she doesn't leave the lights on regularly.

Kai777

Thu, 09/18/2014 - 01:42

Very nicely done.  Do you mind telling me more about which particular LED product you used and the process to wire them in?  Did you mill out any part of the cabinet to set the lights?  How are they activated?  Thanks in advance.  You can also email me at [email protected].  Much appreciated!

floating shelves

These shelves were easy and easy to customize the size according to your needs.  They are fun to decorate and add a rustic flair to my living room.  

Built from Plan(s)
Barn Beam Floating Shelf
Beam Ledge Shelves
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
I distressed the wood then used grey chalk paint and dark wax
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project