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Indoor Fancy Pet Kennel

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 02/10/2017 - 11:51

I had so much fun building this!! It ended up being 80"L x 29"W x 40"H

I added a removeable center seperator to make it available for 2 dogs and a hinged top for easy cleaning. If you would like to know more, mssage me here! https://www.facebook.com/almshousecreations

Estimated Cost
$300
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
White Gloss and Jacobean Minwax Stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Outdoor Sofa - Front Porch

Submitted by mclaudeg3 on Fri, 11/06/2020 - 16:47

This project was quite easy and did not require many tools. The plan allowed me to adjust the measurements easily so it could fit in that space. I used regular 2x4’s and treated the wood with Mountain Ash colour in a semi-transparent stain from Sherwin Williams, I just love the colour! I build 2 - 2 seaters exactly the same. The one side has no arm, as I wanted it to look like a lounge chair. I love to sit in the corner and stretch my legs 😊. I bought the cushion covers from IKEA, and got good quality foam.

Estimated Cost
Wood ~$300
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
2 coats of semi-transparent Mountain Ash stain from Sherwin Williams.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Seasonal And Holiday

Step Stool

I made this for my nephew for Christmas. I'm new to furniture building and this is only my second project. It was my first time using a jig saw and it turned out much nicer that I thought it would. I also tried out my new router on the stair treads. I just love the preppy colors and whimsical whale. I'm sure it will get lots of use.

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
latex paint and polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Cedar planters!

Submitted by DogDoc25 on Wed, 11/05/2014 - 11:44

These planters were really easy to make, and held up well all through the spring and summer. This was my first garden, and I was excited to try raised planters. I added some reinforcement to the middle just to keep everything together, and they were really sturdy! Thanks Ana!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$15 each
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
none
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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Ana White

Wed, 11/05/2014 - 12:48

DogDoc25,

Looks like you have a green thumb as well!  Great Job!  Thanks for sharing!

Rustic x coffee table with 2x4 X

This is the rustic x coffee & end table I used 2x4's for the X. I like the wider look of the 2x4's over the 1x's it adds more dimension to the table. 

Estimated Cost
200 for all 3 tables
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
First layer special walnut 5 minute dry time then added weathered grey for 5 minutes
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Williams Sonoma Inspired Chicken Coop

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 18:46

We took some creative liberties on the Williams Sonoma inspired coop posted here. Because we don’t get a whole ton of sun in our backyard, we eliminated the herb garden planter and instead built a longer run. We also made the coop a bit wider to accommodate for the inevitable chicken math. And, you’ll notice the vent both shaped differently and is a bit higher. This was to increase air flow, avoid the dreaded draft, and to lend a more Scandinavian vibe. We also decided to place the chicken exit on the outside wall to allow for more living space under the coop itself. The project took about a month to complete, dedicated to only working weekends. And, it was very much over budget! Who knew wood is so expensive?! But overall, the outcome was even better than I expected. The chickens love it and I don’t mind looking at it!

P.S. this was a pretty advanced project. The fractions alone had me yelling “uncle!” Thankfully my husband is pretty handy, and my father-in-law (career in the construction industry) had a few pointers, so they took the lead in executing. I chose the paint colors and suggested the deviations from the original blue print. ;-)

Estimated Cost
$1000
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Sherwin Williams Iron Ore in matte
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced

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racbino

Wed, 11/18/2020 - 12:55

Thank you! Yes, I suppose everyone is wanting wood for home improvement projects now that we're not leaving the house! Also, I didn't mean to post a picture of my son and his friends. Am I able to delete?

joshwilson28

Thu, 01/14/2021 - 07:43

does this roof have the same angle as the 'Small Chicken Coop with Plans'? It seems to be 'less steep'. Wanting to start this project next weekend and trying to get my mind wrapped around everything!. Thanks.

Seasonal And Holiday

Farmhouse Table

Submitted by AlInOhio on Fri, 01/11/2013 - 19:11

After searching retail stores for farmhouse tables and not liking the pricetags, my wife talked me into tackling this plan. (I'm glad she did) This is my finished product.

I made the breadboards extendable so we could add extra boards if we needed additional seats for guests.

Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Polyshades American Chestnut Satin
2 coats Minwax Clear Satin Fast Drying Polyurethane
Legs are painted in a color called "Dark as Night"
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Panda25 (not verified)

Tue, 01/22/2013 - 19:28

Could you tell me how you made the breadboards extendable??

AlInOhio

Thu, 01/24/2013 - 12:03

I basically notched out the end apron so that 2x2's could slide through, then attached the 2x2's to the breadboard. I originally attached them so they were just under the edge of the breadboard, but have since changed it so that it goes about halfway. I hope you understand what I am trying to say, if not I can add some more pictures.

new girl

Sat, 02/23/2013 - 17:55

This is so beautiful.. Exactly what I want could you please add more pictures of how you made the extensions.

alasiri

Sat, 05/18/2013 - 06:55

Every time we visit websites, we saw almost the same as the other article and topic but I am shocked when I first read the title from this page. I never think that the blogger has the knowledge of making something new online. I only saw this kind of blog in this page. I concur that the blogger has the intellect of Albert Einstein. منتديات

Printers Triple Console Cabinet

Very happy with the results.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Around $300
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Distressed paint over stain.<!--break-->
Stained the finished product with 3 coats of Miniwax Special Walnut<!--break-->
One coat of Shirwin Williams "Breezy" blue <!--break-->
Sanded with an electric orbital sander.<!--break-->
Another coat of Shirwin Williams "Breezy" blue to cover all the little circles the orbital sander left behind.<!--break-->
Sanded by hand.
Touched any blonde spots up with the Special Walnut.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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My first table with raw edge table top

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 02/14/2017 - 13:05

First table!! I used all white pine that was milled over 45 years ago cut my own lumber out of this wood and the table top was made with 3 pieces of wood to make the top. Bench is being made now! 

Estimated Cost
$350
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
White chalk paint and drift wood stain
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

End Tables

Submitted by bozarthm1 on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 16:22

Built these two end tables from Ana's nightstand plans. Modified to add a shelf and drawers. I used stair treads to make the tops which give a nice thickness and strength. The shelves are cedar fence pickets. Shelf and tops are stained Jacobean with a semi gloss poly finish. Had to watch Ana's videos several times to get the build right, but spent much more time on the finish than the build. Added electric extension/usb outlet. Really happy with the project. THANKS Ana!

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Jacobean stain, semi gloss poly, white primer and paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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bozarthm1

Sun, 11/15/2020 - 16:28

Project for my son. End tables with one and 2 drawers. Shelf and tops stained with poly, frames and drawer primed and painted. Tops made from Stair treads. they are 12" edge glued so just had to trim down and glue together. comes with one bullnose, rounded off the other sides with a 1/2inch roundover router bit.

Entertainment Center

Submitted by Millerx4 on Tue, 01/15/2013 - 13:37

We used kristenlotz plans and AZCA33 style.

Estimated Cost
$1,000
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Creamy white with a stain distress
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced

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kristenlotz

Fri, 01/18/2013 - 15:58

I love looking at the brag posts and seeing similar entertainment centers to the one we built! I am so glad people like our plans. It looks way good in white. I think we are going to re-do our doors and add the rope trim. I love how it looks. Just wondering, do you use the plans we posted at our woodworking blog at http://www.jrlwoodworking.com/2012/12/furniture-plans-custom-entertainm… ? I am so glad you built this. We love ours!

Millerx4

Sat, 01/19/2013 - 21:41

Yes! We used your plans. You did such a good job with them...my husband is a beginner and I think he did an amazing job by following your plans. Thank you!!

Griffen pottery barn inspired Media Console Table

Liked the Griffen Reclaimed look Media console, but not the $1099 price tag that came with it!  LOL

So with $100 and 3 hours of work, BAM! 

70L x 15W x 30H

 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Classic Black Polyshades by minwax for the base
Provincial by By minwax for shelfs
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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jpujdak

Tue, 03/24/2015 - 06:21

Hi! I love your Media Console table! Do you have plans to go along with this? I'd love to create this for my apartment. Thanks!

Fancy X farmhouse with extension

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 02/16/2017 - 18:02

This was the first furniture my husband built. He also did amatching  sideboard table using Ana white plans.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I used wood conditioner and then dark walnut stain. My husband built me a sideboard table to match this table.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Corner Cupboard

Submitted by strez4prez on Fri, 11/20/2020 - 19:08

Thanks for the plans. had fun building this. I made it a little higher and added an additional shelf. I wanted it to be rustic, so I beat it with a chain, hammer, and some screws. Used Early American stain. Used Rustoleum Triple Thick Poly satin finish. Not all straight and perfect, but it works. It matches the farmhouse table I built last year.

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)

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Daybed with Storage

Submitted by Bemof13 on Sun, 01/20/2013 - 17:54

This is my first Ana White project. It was so fun to do and turned out really well. Thanks so much Ana for your great plans and help with building them. the Kreg jig is great!

Estimated Cost
$125 +/-
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Polyshades Bombay Mahoganey
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

End Table

Submitted by JoeP on Thu, 11/13/2014 - 16:48

Quick and easy endtable made from scraps I had on hand.

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Antique nickel paint and 3 coats of gloss polyurethane, I sanded between each coat of poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

X-DESK

Submitted by Jasonhash on Sun, 02/19/2017 - 07:39

Made from your Fancy X-desk plans. Dark Walnut & clear gloss polyacrylic Miniwax finishes.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Lumber $18
Plywood $13
Glue, nails, & screws $3
Stain $8
Poly $6.50
$50+/- all day
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Miniwax Dark Walnut
Mini wax polyacrylic gloss
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Shoe and storage bench

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 07:21

I love your designs and could spend hours browsing here! But that doesn't get things built! ;)

I used your general plan to build this cute bench as my first project for my new Handywoman Business

I was easily able to adjust and customize it to my customers specifications and it is very sturdy. Also my first adventure in pocket holes and I am in love!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$140.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Dark Oak
Minwax satin varnish
Beauti-tone interior Latex, Semigloss in Cloud White
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Drawer Organizer

Submitted by mseely02 on Tue, 01/22/2013 - 13:19

Organization is a constant struggle in our house and our junk drawer became more of a place to stick things when you didn't want them on the countertop than an actual funtional part of the kitchen. That won't change with the addition of the organizer, but it was nice to have it cleaned out.

In total, this only cost about $12 (for 3 drawers) and that was only because I used the S4S wood. My HD didn't carry 1x3 in anything else. May have been for the best because now I didn't have to sand anything.

The lesson learned from this project was that I should have cut everything to size instead of relying on the measurements of the drawer. The silverware drawer wasn't perfect and I will likely redo a little of it because the junk drawer turned out great.

Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
None
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Children's Adirondack Chair

Submitted by JamieLynn on Mon, 11/17/2014 - 12:40

Made the super cute Adirondack Chair for my nephew Brady.  He loves it. Now i'm making 2 more for my two nieces as well.  

Estimated Cost
<$20
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Two-tone Large Cube Shelf

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 09:43

Large cube shelf made to fit 13" cubes or milk crates, for my two and a half year old son. For the larger cubes, I added 2" to the measurements for each cube, so 6" to the horizontal and 4" to the vertical measurements. Total shelf measures 46.5" wide by 35" high by 13.5" deep.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$75
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Body: white latex primer, two parts paint to one part water.
Trim: special walnut stain
Everything: Minwax Paste Wax
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate