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Adirondack Chairs

This took me 2 solid weekends of work - one weekend to measure, cut, sand, prime, and paint both chairs and another to assemble and finish them. I had a small amount of trouble (wood split) with 2'' deck screws on the seat slats and ended up using 1.25'' screws there, which seem to have fastened the pieces adequately. The stringers were the most challenging part, but they don't have to be precise, as long as they are the same size. These are very good plans; I built these two chairs as a gift for my parents. I hope they'll get years and years of use at the cottage 'Up North' in Michigan. Thanks!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Exterior primer/sealer, exterior flat white paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

New bed for my youngest

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 04/10/2023 - 15:45

Moved into a new house after a fire destroyed almost everything, rather than buying new beds for my kids, we decided to build! They turned out beautifully, and the kids love them! Decided to modify the camp loft bed, removing the stairs and using the foot of the bed a ladder style.

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Mirror hidden shelf

Submitted by Bread0186 on Fri, 04/14/2023 - 17:52

Built 2 of these for some friends. One of them plans on putting it in the wall! Loved the build and they love the product.

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DIY Farmhouse King Size Bed

Ever since we moved into our current home, our master bedroom headboard has been at the top of our my project list. I knew I wanted a beautiful farmhouse style headboard. What I didn’t want was the heavy retail price tag. I searched high and low at places like Target, Wayfair, Amazon and even Walmart without finding an affordable option for us.

There is this perfect vantage point of our bedroom from the glider in my son’s room. I remember staring at that empty wall space above our bed for years, it felt like, while rocking our son to sleep. Just willing a headboard to appear. I wanted it so bad I could taste it. Something about looking at that same view, night after night, and waiting, waiting, waiting for it to happen just makes me appreciate it so much more now that it’s here, as so often happens in life.

This project inevitably got put on hold over the years after one thing or another got in the way. Either we didn’t have the time to devote to it, or we always had something else to put our money into. Untilllll I stumbled across Ana White’s Farmhouse Headboard Plans.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
~ $200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Valspar off the shelf white in semi gloss applied with paint sprayer in several, thin coats with sanding in between.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

X Base Farmhouse Table and Benches

modeled after the Restoration Hardware Salvage Wood X Base Table which at this 8' table listed for $3395 just for the table. LOL

Used the Fancy x farm table plans and used all 4 x 4 on table, and followed plans for benches with 2x4

Estimated Cost
350
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
First stained with special walnut let dry, and then coated with weather grey, poly finish
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Farmhouse dining room table set

Submitted by Jenvin06 on Wed, 10/02/2019 - 12:01

My spin on the 4x4 truss beam table. Fun and rewarding project. I received many compliments on this build.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
175.00
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Latex paint, carbon grey stain and wipe on poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced

Outdoor sectional with drop cloth canvas rollouts

Submitted by dubtodd on Thu, 06/08/2023 - 21:09

Slight mod, table added from wood picnic table that the sectional replaced.

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Our first new bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 05:47

My husband and I have been married for 14 years and have never had a new bed. In fact we have been sleeping on hand me downs our whole lives. I completely fell in love with this bed plan and it was in our very tight budget! We are in heaven. We now have a beautiful farmhouse bed and even a new mattress. We couldn’t be happier with how it turned out.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Varathane weathered wood
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Modified Michaela's Kitchen Island

I tripped over some boards in my attic a few times before I realized how perfect they would be for my island! I planed, biscuited, poly'ed the boards and, along with a few other modifications, tada!! My new island! Love it. Now I just gotta get over the "new car smell" long enough to actually use it!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
White semi-gloss, poly
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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JoanneS

Wed, 02/08/2012 - 18:33

Super job! You gave those floor boards a new life in a beautiful island. This is sure to become a family heirloom. :)

sally251251

Sat, 02/18/2012 - 21:58

Now on to some sort of cabinet to go against a 12 foot wall in my living room. I'm itching to try the vinegar / steel wool idea.... up and onward!

Yard Swing Pergola

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 07/08/2023 - 09:31

Just saw on instagram that no one bragged about this plan yet. We did order the swing online, but built the outdoor room from your plan. We did put our support posts in concrete, very windy here. Just waiting for the roses to grow up the sides. Thank you for making it easy with your plan.

Bill and Maryann Tate

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Outdoor Wood Cooler

Submitted by wcoombs30 on Fri, 01/10/2014 - 07:59

Philadelphia Phillies Outdoor Wood Cooler, I used a 48qt cooler and enclosed with pressured treated wood. I also ran plumbing from the spout and attached a brass faucet so it can be emptied when you want to. Three handles were also attached one each side to carry it and one on the lid so it can be opened.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$70
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Outdoor Polyurethane Varnish
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Seasonal And Holiday

Tilt Out Garbage Center with Shelves

This was made for a friend. I looked up Ana's original plan and modified it a little. The end result was something she was very happy with.

Estimated Cost
$80
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Primer and red spray paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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N. Hunter (not verified)

Mon, 07/09/2012 - 20:39

I love your modifications.. Think I'll take it bit further and add another pullout on the other side of the shelf. This way I can put one hamper in each, and my whites and darks will already be separate.

Cubby Storage Bench - First Project!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 08/11/2023 - 11:33

This was our first attempt at making furniture and even though the difficulty rating was ‘intermediate’, the detailed instructions made the process less complicated. Our version of Anna White Essential Entryway Bench turned out better than we expected! Once it was built, I stained it grey, painted it white, then distressed it to make it look antique. I added a custom made foam cushion to the top and, voila!

TammyA

 

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Washer & Dryer Pedestal

Thank you dmccoy!! Washer & Dryer Pedestal / Platform with Drawer

Followed your plan and these came out sturdy and solid.

I adjusted it to 55 inches to fit my smaller space and decided to not build the drawers.

So simple to put together and saved over $400 

Estimated Cost
About $100
2X6 wood, plywood, screws
I had extra paint in the garage
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Dream Dollhouse

Submitted by Tigers24 on Fri, 01/17/2014 - 10:40

My girls love Monster High so we did black , Magenta to go with all their Monster High dolls and sets.

Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Black semi gloss paint, and Sparkle Magenta Spray paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Bar Height Outdoor Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 08/27/2023 - 12:42

We had this unused lower deck and this bar height table was the perfect addition. We have place now to hang when too hot or it’s raining. My husband and I built it in one weekend and your plans where great.

Julie Moran

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Seasonal And Holiday

DIY Farmhouse Bench

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 09/13/2023 - 09:23

I made this for my daughter. She placed it at the end of her bed. I was really happy with how it turned out.

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