I took the plans loosely from what I saw here, but adjusted the size to fit my needs. I had a bunch of old wood that worked great for a rustic look (nail holes and all), so my only costs on this project were the hardware and some nails for my nailgun. I finished it off with some paint and stain I had laying around, to give it a little character. Great project for under $15 (for me, at least).
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$15
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Gloss white paint (oil-based), dark walnut stain for antique effect. After the paint dried, I rough-sanded some of the edges, then followed that with the stain. I wiped into the edges that were sanded, and in most of the corners, then followed up with a dry rag to wipe away any extra. Kept the stain pretty light for the most part.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner