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Recycled pallet crates

Submitted by tull0032 on Sat, 03/17/2012 - 07:18

I had some left over pallets from another project I was doing and decided to make some recycled wood planter boxes to liven up our decking area. The whole project only took a few hours to make both boxes and used entirely reclaimed pallet wood aside from the two end pieces.

Estimated Cost
$3
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Sanded back pallet wood
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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Rustic End Table without the X

Submitted by LampAtFeet on Fri, 11/22/2019 - 14:05

I built this for my son's first apartment to match the Rustic X Coffee Table I built. His living room is small so I needed to make a narrower version of the end table. Because of this, I decided to not build the "X". It turned out great! Thanks Ana!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$45
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Dark walnut stain, then a coat of satin wipe on polyurethane to seal it
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Platform bed

Submitted by joja on Thu, 04/05/2012 - 07:02

Inspired by Ana!

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Ally (not verified)

Tue, 04/17/2012 - 11:21

Now this is my kind of project! Looks easy but polished. Do you have plans for this?

joja

Tue, 04/17/2012 - 12:03

Platform bed measures:

- Deck: 18x120 mm, width = matress width + 10 cm, length = matress length + 5 cm.
- Headboard: Height 80 cm, width = matress width + 10 cm.
- Beams bed: 36x150 mm, length = matress length - 5 cm.
- Beams headboard: 36x150 mm, height = headboard height - 5 cm.

joja

Wed, 04/18/2012 - 14:00

Sorry, forgot to write that the headboard "deck" is made from 18x120 mm.

PS) We used fir, but pine or cedar or the like is fine.

Sdash

Thu, 04/11/2013 - 23:04

I would love to make this but I would require plans in order to build it. So if there is any way I could get plans you would make me quite happy.

Dog Bed Window Seat

Submitted by shellyward on Mon, 01/20/2014 - 16:53

I wanted a place for our dog beds, without just having them all over the floor (we have 2 big dogs and 2 little ones. I decided to build a window seat in front of the large window in our dining room which could double as dog beds/kennels. While the base plan was off the large wood pet kennel end table, it had to be modified significantly to be wider, shorter, and sturdy enough to sit on. I am also still trying to decide if/how i want doors on here. This is actually 2 kennels next to each other (not 4) Next will be to build 2 actual kennels for the big dogs to place on either side of this.

Estimated Cost
$150-$200 (high because of the foam and fabric for the seat cushion)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
black paint/ poly
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Add Metal Accents to Furniture

Here's a small tutorial on how to add simple metal accents to furniture. We used something as simple as door knobs at your local home improvement store to make it happen!

Check out the tutorial here http://sawgrasshome.com/?p=1443

Estimated Cost
$20 - $30
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

birdsandsoap

Sat, 04/14/2012 - 23:14

so clever. I love when others figure out how to do awesome things like this and then show me how! Thanks!

Kristen Davis

Wed, 03/25/2015 - 11:26

Hello,

I am very interested in this tutorial, "Add Metal Accents to Furniture", but it appears that the link provided, is a dead link. Do you happen to remember anything about this tutorial? Thank you!

Kristen Davis

Wed, 03/25/2015 - 11:25

Hello, I am very interested in this tutorial, "Add Metal Accents to Furniture", but it appears that the link provided, is a dead link. Can you please assist me in finding the direct link to this tutorial? Thank you!

DIY Easy Raised Planter

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 09/11/2023 - 12:57

This was my first ever Ana White project!!! I’ve never built anything and really needed a planter for my front door. I loved the size of these and how easy they were to put together. The plans are detailed and easy to follow. I plan to build identical ones next spring for my front yard 😍

Anna Ovchinnikov

Built from Plan(s)

Kids Modern Picnic Table

Submitted by abbpim on Mon, 04/16/2012 - 09:52

This is my very first wood working project! I know its not perfect and I learned from my mistakes. I found a miter saw at a garage sale and after three hours of plugging it in and unplugging it, I finally worked up the courage to make it make a noise! Then I eventually worked up the courage to cut wood lol! I'm pretty proud of myself for building something and I am going to continue practicing until I can make really cool stuff!

Estimated Cost
$20
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Valspar, Quart Size, LA218, Fuchsia, Duramax, Exterior Semigloss, Base 4 214-4.75, 113-31.75, 105-3.63, 115-2Y7

I used 2 coats
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Dining Table

Submitted by wgbeecher on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 08:59

 Made this for my Son and His Wife.  They love it.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
250.00
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax Gray and PolyWipe Sealer
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Coffe table

Submitted by rnkimg on Tue, 02/04/2020 - 12:23

Plans from the Tryde table plans. Added bottom shelf. Next up, Tryde end tables, one is done, other trying to plan it out to include a drawer. I added carriage bolts for looks, and black metal corners. So much fun! 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax provincial, sealed with Minwax clear gloss polyurethane.

Comments

rnkimg

Tue, 02/04/2020 - 12:36

Thanks Ana!  You really were my inspiration to try and build furniture. With every build I’m getting more comfortable. I talk about you all the time when people ask where I learned... Ana White! 

Thanks again. 
btw. I really need rocking chair plans!

Karyl75

Tue, 04/14/2020 - 20:32

What kind of mods could you add in order to open the table top for a bin. Nothing deep, but a great place to keep a firearm, hide remotes etc.

Entertainment center

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 02/16/2020 - 21:53

Hand made entertainment center

Estimated Cost
400
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Breakfast nook with storage

Submitted by nahoy08 on Mon, 03/09/2020 - 08:12

Modified the benches a little to be opened without removing a cushion. Cushions to come. We made our own paneling for the back and reused the original trim. Table to come. 
Idea and plans from another brag Breakfast nook. 

Estimated Cost
275
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Variety of stains all with a light clear coat on top.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Bay Window Drawer Bench

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/23/2023 - 09:22

This is inspired by mud room bench with drawer. Apparently I had to make quite some modifications as this is for a bay window bench with trapezoid shape instead of a rectangular. In the middle are 2 drawers, at both ends are corner cabinets. Ana's design worked beautifully as the foundation of my project.

Built from Plan(s)

Workbench

Easy to build! Took about 3 hours!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$75
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Floor Verathane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

deannaf

Sat, 05/19/2012 - 05:15

This is fantastic, just what I need to build. Would you mind sharing some measurements such as height, width and depth.

House Number Planter from Cedar Fence Picket

Submitted by Juvlyne on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 07:30

Used Ana’s plans for this just made one modification, which was adding wire to the bottom so the plant can drain out. I also stained the fence picket before putting it together. The numbers were the most expensive part of this project they were ~$18. https://ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/house-numbers-vertical-plant…

Estimated Cost
$20
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Oil based wood stain grey & Krylon Matte clear coat spray
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

DIY storage shed with mower ramp and steps

Submitted by lookitsash on Thu, 07/28/2016 - 15:29

I used ideas on your site for inspiration for my current back yard shed.  I did a lot of research before choosing one.  If you've never built a shed before from scratch, it can be a little daunting, especially if its a larger shed.  I also documented my whole process from the laying the foundation to putting the last nail on the shingles.  Here's the link for you to my blog post:

http://www.justmeasuringup.com/blog/the-shed-project-phase-1

It was a lot of fun for me, and a huge wow factor to impress my friends ;)  I store everything in there from my riding mower to all my patio furniture in the wintertime.  It's such a useful thing to have.

I spent around $1500 and it took about 2 months to complete (working on it while having a full time job - otherwise would have finished a lot faster)

Estimated Cost
$1500
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Used T-11 siding with several coats of exterior primer and paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

lookitsash

Sun, 07/31/2016 - 17:44

Thanks!   I looked at a bunch of different door trims online and found this pattern that I liked.  The mitre saw made quick work out of it, and it only took about 10 minutes to cut and install.

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