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Dining Room Shelves

My shelves are about 2.5 ft long. I wanted a display area in my dining room to show off some plates I had made for my boyfriend a while back.

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Dining Room Shelves
Built from Plan(s)
Gallery Ledge Shelves
Estimated Cost
$30.00
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
One coat Rustoleum Dark Walnut stain with one coat Miniwax Gunstock stain on top. Two coats of polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

My first build

Submitted by Angmic74 on Wed, 05/20/2020 - 23:31

Ana- I can’t thank you enough this was my very first build-EVER. With guidance from my hubby, I was able to build this beautiful pottery bench/ bar. Definitely wish I would have stained some pieces prior to assembling but live and learn. I’m officially hooked on helping in the shop and doing some of my “honey do’s” myself!

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Potting Bench

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Flip top desk

Submitted by queenofdiy on Thu, 05/01/2014 - 13:04

I loved the style of this desk but needed it to be quite a bit smaller. I reduced the measurements down from 48 inches wide to 28 inches wide. This required only 4 foot long 1x12. I added just one 15 inch wide faux drawer on the front. This was incredibly easy to build. It took me longer to paint and stain the timber than it did to build it.

Built from Plan(s)
Stair Leg Flip Top Console Table
Estimated Cost
Around $50
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Fire Table Sectional and corner conversation set!!! Perfect!!!!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 08/02/2016 - 14:45

This was the first time I had ever worked with some of the tools and really done any serious building.  We built a new deck onto the back of my home and I could not stand the cost of the furniture to make it complete.  Thank you Anna I have become fearless with tools!!  Our deck has become even more special!!

Built from Plan(s)
Corner and Ends for Outdoor Sectional
One Arm 2x4 Outdoor Sofa - Sectional Piece
Ottoman or Accent Table for Simple Modern Outdoor Sectional
Estimated Cost
Furniture ~ $280
Cushions ~ $250
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Laundry Sorter

Submitted by CPeezy on Sat, 05/23/2020 - 20:17

My wife had begged and begged for something like this, so I took the plunge. This was my first build and I’m getting the itch to try other things! We built the ship lap wall and sign together as well!

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Rustic X Coffee Table

Used the plans as provided by Ana for the Rustic X Coffee Table.

I built this table using barn wood I reclaimed from a farmstead in Saline, MI which I dismantled in 2010. Interestingly enough, during the dismantling, the farmstead served as a movie set for the filming of Cedar Rapids, starring Ann Hesche, John C. Riley and Sigourney Weaver.

Thanks for looking,
Mike

Estimated Cost
$150.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Natural wax finish.
Clear wax used on base and bottom shelf with a combination of light brown and clear wax applied to the tabletop, enhancing the natural rich patina of the reclaimed wood.

http://www.facebook.com/AmericanHeritageLumberCompany
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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American Herit…

Fri, 07/20/2012 - 16:42

Thank you for your compliment, much appreciated!!
I'm fortunate to have been working with reclaimed wood for eleven years now and the outcome never ceases to amaze me once the finish is applied.
Thanks again.

Mike

Bethany's birthday playhouse loft

I built this for my daughter's 5th birthday. She didn't actually have a bed in her room and this seemed like a great opportunity to dust off some of my skills.

It was a big project, but worth it all when I saw how much she LOVES it.

Built from Plan(s)
Playhouse Loft Bed
Storage Stairs for the Playhouse Loft Bed
Estimated Cost
$200--but I got the lumber for free
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Valspar Signature paints from Lowes--Princess Pink (CI218), Tree Frog Green (CI244), & Rocker Girl (CI261).
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

X Console

Submitted by fresh5150 on Sat, 08/06/2016 - 17:53

I love this X Console! Thanks for the plans! 

Built from Plan(s)
Rustic X Console Table
Estimated Cost
Free! I used scrap wood out of dumpsters at construction sites :) The stain was $6
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax grey stain, clear satin polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Adirondack Chairs

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 05/25/2020 - 05:14

Thanks for the easy instruction. I modified it little bit.

Bunk Bed Shelf Organizer

Submitted by BethStew5 on Wed, 07/18/2012 - 21:51

I had just finished my daughter's playhouse loft bed when I saw this plan. It was super easy to build and I used all left over wood from the playhouse. I used 6-inch boards for the sides and shelves since that was what I had left over. Other than that, I followed this plan exactly. Thanks for posting!

Built from Plan(s)
Top Bunk organizer
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Rocking Moses Basket Stand

Built at 31 weeks, rockers were indeed tricky. Would recommend leaving top of rockers straight. My doctor objected to me staining it myself so my mom did it for me.

Built from Plan(s)
Rocking Moses Basket Stand
Finish Used
Minwax Polyshades Tudor Satin and Antique Walnut Satin
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Rustic X Console ~ my most pinned post!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 08/10/2016 - 12:30

Hands down one of the most popular items I get asked to build!

Thank-you Ana for the awesome plans. 

~ Alexis Rustic Decor

Built from Plan(s)
Rustic X Console Table
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Special Walnut
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Farmhouse bedside table

Submitted by helman6 on Tue, 05/26/2020 - 05:56

Farm House bedside table made of cypress. Bottom shelf inset.

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Bedside Table
Estimated Cost
$70
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Danish oil.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Farmhouse Medicine Cabinet

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 02/13/2024 - 12:42

A medicine / bathroom vanity I built for my son’s master bathroom. Constructed of 3/4 oak veneer , 1x2 and 1x3 red oak for the face frames and doors. I used a combination of dowels and dominos to assemble. The metal for the doors was purchased at The HD. Finished off with Minwax English Chestnut stain and 4 coats of Shellac.

Gary Fox

Little Helper Towers

Submitted by kmetter on Mon, 05/12/2014 - 07:40

Took the dimensions for the little helper towers and used the 24 inch width so it can accommodate two kids. Built two of these for my nephew, one for his house and one for my parents. Took 3 days of work, so I must not be as efficient as everyone else, but boy does he love them. Been eating all of his meals in his "tower" ever since he got them. Makes the effort worth it! One note: I couldn't get the pocket screws to work at all, ended up destroying a few pieces of wood which required an extra trip to the lumber yard. I would suggest just using counter bores.

Built from Plan(s)
The Littlest Helper Tower
Estimated Cost
70 each
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Simple Stain from Home Depot with a varnish.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Alden's Computer desk

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 08/14/2016 - 10:25

I built the computer desk for mom to replace on of those cheap press-wood desk. This was not build from an existing plan.

Estimated Cost
approximately $60.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Bombay Mahogany wood stain (gloss). I also used a coat of lacquer on the top to provide additional protection.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Outdoor Sectional

We have been looking for a deal on an outdoor sectional for a whole year. Nothing. The cheapest we could find was $899 for one that was much smaller than this one and with thinner cushions. So we upped and drove to the lumber yard and purchased the lumber on the list and got to building. The total cost of lumber was $200, the Spax screws we already had on hand. We used pocket holes for the joints. The wife made the cushions herself. She had most of the fabric on hand, we just had to buy 3 yards for the back cushions, which are made of standard size pillows. They have been sprayed with fabric protectant for outdoor use (I think she used the Scotch brand). The seat cushions are 5 inches thick (they are wrapped in silk film to protect them from getting soaked when it rains or when someone who just got out of the pool sits on them), around $100 for both. It took her a couple of days to sew the box cushion covers.

Built from Plan(s)
One Arm 2x4 Outdoor Sofa - Sectional Piece
2x4 Outdoor Sofa
Estimated Cost
$400
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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Wood Covered Sandbox with Built-in Seats

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 02/15/2024 - 11:04

Hi Ana
Well, was inspired from your plans on sand pits, so I made a custom one for my first Grandson Brax, it's around 2 meters square. With larger seats etc., was made completely out of recycled pine timber pallets. used waterproof glue, stainless screws and hinges as we live in Belmont NSW which we have lake Macquarie one side ocean on the other so it a battle with salt air. Finished it with a marine clear lacquer. Still lots to do like a pool fence keeps the dogs out and a shade over it. Love your site has great ideas and projects.

Chris Burt, Belmont NSW Australia

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