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Dresser done!

Submitted by pantheon79 on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 18:23

Struggled with this one, but it’s done and I’m pretty proud of her

Built from Plan(s)
7 Drawer Extra Wide Dresser

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Laundry closet makeover

Laundry closet makeover. I was tired of having only the one wire shelf to store laundry supplies. So I added a cabinet, hanging rod, and counter-top over the washer/dryer for folding clothes. Also, behind the curtain on the left is a built-in garbage can for lit. Recovered small ironing board in same fabric as curtain and hung it up so save space.

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

Loft Bed

Seen the plan on another site....cannot for the life of me remember which one.....but I made my own out of the one I seen online. Sorry pictures are not that great!!! But my daughter loves it!!!!

Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Sanded well filling in large holes with wood filler....covered bolt holes with the sticky mirrors that my daughter picked out......Paint is White semi gloss...3 coats!
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Modern Porch Swing squeezed into suburban porch

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 09/17/2016 - 08:24

This is a super easy build, but it cost us WAY more than the estimate. By the time we painted and hung it the total was closer to $150. 

 

We we squeezed the swing into the crack between the pillar and wall of my back porch. It barely fit, but we are a family of six so I wanted it to be as big as possible. 

Built from Plan(s)
Large Modern Porch Swing Couch
Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Waterfall Console

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 04/19/2024 - 12:29

This is the 52 inch waterfall console. I fell in love the it and thought it might be a great way to store my bed pillows when they aren’t in use. I modified it to be shorter and taller, to fit my space and needs. This was my first time using a kreg jig and brad nailer… tutorials on those would be great, but I figured it out! And I’m so excited I did - this is a game changer for my building projects!

Ashlie Alaman

Built from Plan(s)
52" Waterfall Framed Console

Coop and run for Six

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 09/24/2016 - 08:10

We wanted our chickens to have plenty of room for when we ere not home and could not let them free range in the yard.  One of the six was a rooster-- and long story-- but we don't have him any more-- so 5 chickens now enjoy this coop/run.  It cost about $300 in supplies.  It is 16 feet long.

Built from Plan(s)
A Frame Chicken Coop Tractor
Estimated Cost
$300
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
unfinished
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Toy Storage for my Little Man

I am so excited about this project! I re-did my entire little man's room. It included a ton of Ana's projects! The closet, $10 ledges, step stool and the toy storage. This was quite the venture for me, I have done a lot of plans from Ana, but this one was a lot - a lot of painting. And hanging the doors, was a challenge :) I couldn't be more happy. My little man didn't want to leave his room he was so excited!

Blog Link
My Little Man's Room Makeover
Built from Plan(s)
Open Bases for the Cubby Storage Collection
Cubby Hutch for the Cubby Storage Collection
Simple Open Shelf Bench Made From Plywood - Customize Size
Estimated Cost
$220
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Primed, sanded, painted with White Semi-gloss for two coats, sanding between each.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Outdoor Patio Set (Tall People Approved)

I was so excited to build this outdoor patio set! My husband and I looked high and low to find an affordable,“tall and sturdy people” outdoor patio set. The sturdy pieces we found were in the $600-$1000s... and I’m sorry.... we’re not paying that. Especially, since most of those sets were not built to hold up in the Florida rain and humidity. So my husband suggested... “ just build it!” I modified the leg length to 28 1/4”, since I have tall family. The cushions were found at Pier1 for a steal since they’re going out of business, so the chairs were modified to fit the cushion size 22”x 22”.

Built from Plan(s)
Outdoor Sofa - Modern Comfort Collection
Outdoor Loveseat - Modern Comfort Collection
Estimated Cost
$250 with Cushions
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Thompson Waterseal- transparent- Autumn Brown
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Patio Furniture

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 09/09/2020 - 07:18

With a mix of the 2 attached plans, I found the perfect design! Plus, I was able to build them both, including the table, out of the scrap from the deck I built!! Thank you so much!!!

Built from Plan(s)
Simple Modern Outdoor Chair
Modern Easy Build Adirondack Chair

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Square Farmhouse Table

Submitted by eddingsr on Sun, 01/08/2017 - 13:17

I built this table for a friend who wanted a rustic, plank-top kitchen table. She wanted a square table with 4x4 legs. Since I don't have clamps, I used pocket holes and wood glue for the table top. Also, I only have a 7&1/4" miter saw, which means the 4x4s were too thick to cut. So I made one cut in the legs, then flipped them and made another. It worked! :) I sanded down the sides of the table top with 80 grit. They needed to be evened up since some of the planks were a little longer than others. I back braced underneathe the top with (3) 1x3s. Then, I sanded all over with 120, vacuumed, then wiped it down with a damp towel. Fun build!! 

Built from Plan(s)
Emmerson Parsons Table - Modern Reclaimed Wood Dining Table
Estimated Cost
~$100 for lumber, screws, wood glue, sandpaper, and finishing products.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
For the finish I used Minwax wood conditioner, then a coat of Minwax stain in Provincial. I went back and put a second coat of stain on a few of the premium pine pieces, because they soaked up the first coat really well, and I wanted some darker pieces on top. I let those soak for about 15 minutes. Afterwards I did 2 coats of Polycrylic all over, then a third coat for the top only. I dry sanded between coats with 600 grit sandpaper.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Pallet wood potting bench.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 10/04/2020 - 19:34

Thank you Ana for the great plans! We adapted the project for wood we had on hand. It is only 40 inches wide instead of 42”. Our widest pallet board was only 40”.
Thank you for continuing to inspire us! We made two couches a couple of months ago. Great plans!

Built from Plan(s)
Simple 2x4 Potting Bench with Slatted Back
Estimated Cost
Box of screws!
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Potting bench.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Adirondack Chair with a Bahamian Accent

Hey Ana -

You're plans have been such a great help to me here in the Bahamas. You've saved us thousands of dollars. Really! Here's one of my many adirondack chairs under construction. I added a Bahamian accent. 

Built from Plan(s)
Classic Adirondack Chair
Estimated Cost
$50 (Bahamian)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Unfinished (waiting for PT to dry)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Desk & Hutch

Submitted by Wildlife26 on Mon, 12/29/2014 - 08:04

I was not able to get to this desk last year and thought my 15 year old teenage daughter had forgotten about it and was getting too old. Around Thanksgiving she made a comment with a sigh that it would never happen and she understood. I immediately went to work in the garage to have this ready on Christmas morning. She had no idea and was very surprised to find it near the Christmas tree!

Desk included a power strip with USB ports, an under the hutch light, magnet board & dry erase board w/ magnet markers to stick on the magnet board.

Thank you so much for putting these plans on-line.

Built from Plan(s)
Desk with Drawer and Shelving
Channing Desk Hutch
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Truss Beam Dining Room Table

Submitted by td_tx on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 08:57

We built this table for our dining room. The project followed the plans for cuts and dimensions except for the top. Instead of using 2x10, we used 2x12 and ripped an inch off each side to have flatter top with out needing to plane.

We used pine for the top and douglas fir for the 4x4 base. Before staining we used a pre-stain conditioner. The table was stained using Minwax Early American and then finished with a clear satin polyurethane.

Built from Plan(s)
4x4 Truss Beam Table
Estimated Cost
200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Early America and clear satin polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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RH Inspired Shanty Sideboard & Hutch

Submitted by jhavinga on Wed, 12/31/2014 - 14:34

Have been wanting to build this for 6 months now and just havnt had the time. Finally completed it!
I made some small changes to the design, different trim layouts, different dimensions, and went with a plank look for the back of the hutch instead of a solid peice of 1/4" plywood.

Built from Plan(s)
Shanty Sideboard
Shanty Hutch
Estimated Cost
$500.00. This price includes wood, stain, and hardware.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
1 coat of Minwax Weathered Oak, then 1 coat of Minwax Special Walnut.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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jhavinga

Thu, 01/01/2015 - 22:48

Thank you ehays216! Ive looked at your Farmhouse Storage Bed a few times.. Have always wanted to try the Steel wool/Vinegar trick.

Cheers,
Justin

timberandsoul

Sat, 01/03/2015 - 07:40

Great job! The love how the color turned out. May I ask where you purchased your backdrop from? And what size it is?

Thanks!

jhavinga

Sun, 01/04/2015 - 16:09

Thanks a lot timberandsoul!
Photo was taken on an empty wall in my living room, Which is currently a light gray wall. thought it looked boring so I did a quick switch of backdrops in PS. I just typed in brick wall in google.

Cheers,
Justin

Singhs

Sun, 01/04/2015 - 16:27

What type of wood did you use, home depot/lowes regular pine or some specialty wood ?

jhavinga

Sat, 01/24/2015 - 13:08

Sure! the plans call for 2 solid sheets of 1/4 plywood for the backing.. I simply just ran the plywood through a table saw at 5.5" wide and brad nailed it the back. =)
The stain is weathered oak and let sit for 15min. Then right away special walnut and let sit for 15 min.
repeat until desired colour. let me know if you have any more questions!

Cheers,
Justin

Sschoono

Sun, 01/08/2017 - 07:33

How many coats did you have to do to achieve this look?  The weathered oak looks so light...and gray.

 

Thanks!

Painterlyrhett

Sun, 05/17/2015 - 19:40

What was your strategy on attaching the sideboard to the Hutch. I haven't seen where there is any instructions or conversation around this. What and how did you accomplish this and/or is there anywhere to go that discussed this that helped you.

Thanks,

My X Farmhouse Table

I had to alter some of the measurements to a smaller size for our dining room.  66" long 2x10's on the top. & 39" 2x4's across the base.

Built from Plan(s)
Fancy X Farmhouse Table
Estimated Cost
~ $70
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Modern Adirondack Chairs & Outdoor Side Table

Submitted by j_bowman on Sun, 04/11/2021 - 11:35

These modern Adirondack chairs were my first wood working project ever and they turned out awesome! I wanted to build a small table to complete the set and Ana’s new side table plans were exactly what I was looking for. I am truly amazed at how easy these projects were to make and how great they look on our front patio. Ana’s step-by-step plans make it so simple. My wife and I can’t wait to build some more of these projects for our backyard lanai and pool area.

Built from Plan(s)
Modern Easy Build Adirondack Chair
2x4 Outdoor Side Table
Finish Used
General Finishes Red Mahogany stain
Spar Urethane

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Seasonal And Holiday
Spring
Summer

Farmhouse Media Cabinet (modified)

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 07/17/2021 - 20:08

This is a modification to the Patrick Hosey Plan. Being my first ever furniture build it took considerable time to plan out the dimensions for the project before I even began. The Mrs and I both felt strongly the media cabinet needed the ability to store large amounts of media thus the design you see was born.
Each of the 6 pull outs are on a pair of 10 inch full extend drawer glides for complete access. The body was painted with an Oxford White furniture paint, and the top is painted with a Mocha Paint. The sliding doors are inset with a pre-finished Barnwood found at a local box store ripped to width and fitted into the 3-rail door. The angled trim is ripped from the edge of 1 x material and planed to thickness.

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Media Console - Patrick Hosey
Estimated Cost
$625.00
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Paints: White and Mocha
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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New Green House

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 10/01/2021 - 06:26

My wife and I built your green house! It is turning out awesome! I just want to take the time to say thank you for the plans. You are a great designer and generous with your sharing.

Built from Plan(s)
DIY Greenhouse

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