Build straight from Ana's plans. Very easy and quick to build. I spent a little longer sanding it a lot. I then just stained it and put two coats of urethane on it.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$20-$30
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Type of Wood
pine - regular 2x4 and 2x6 from big box store
Finish Used
Light Oak stain and urethane (for indoor/outdoor use)
Sand really well so the cheap wood looks good.
Sand really well so the cheap wood looks good.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner