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Chicken run

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 05/19/2016 - 19:28

Or use the same plans with the exception of I extended the height so I could actually walk into the run fairly simple to assemble I would strongly recommend an air compressor staple gun or you'll end up with four arms like Popeye

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$250-$300
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Bunk Beds with Trundle Bed for American Girl

Submitted by Klabadie on Sat, 02/22/2020 - 14:53

Followed Ana White's Doll Bunk Beds for American Girl and added a Trundle Bed using a few small modifications. Ana's plans were easy to follow and I was able to complete this in an afternoon. 

Estimated Cost
Free - used scrap materials
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Rustoleum Aged Gray Chalk Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Midcentury Inspired Bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/16/2023 - 09:38

My Midcentury Farmhouse  Bed. Finished at last. Managed to convert your imperial measurements to metric. 

Brian

 

Johannesburg,  RSA

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My very FIRST build!! LOVE IT!!

Submitted by AmJoy37 on Sun, 02/23/2014 - 09:11

My husband is deployed and I just decided to start building, to keep my mind busy. I built this table & benches, sanded, stained it & had it in my nook in just 6 days!!! I worked on it every night when the kids went to bed. Thank you Ana White!! :) I will be using this site quite a bit to keep me busy!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$140
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Mini Farmhouse Bedside Tables

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 05/23/2016 - 08:06

. They were made exactly according to the above referenced plans. 

Estimated Cost
$30 each table.
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
These tables were sprayed with a flat brown, then with a flat dark red. Then they were finished with a hand wax of minwax dark.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Kiddo Closet Organizer

Submitted by craw4dz on Thu, 02/27/2020 - 11:51

My daughter's closet was a nightmare and helter-skelter with a lot of wasted space after we moved into our house.  So I decided one day I was done with the mess and built this to suit her needs.  I used 3/4 plywood, closet rods cut to size, and adjustable shelving.  When she's bigger, I can pull the shelves out if needed for taller closet hanging but for now this works pretty good.  She's kept it pretty clean 3 years later. 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$65
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Basic white paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Doll Farmhouse Bed

Submitted by pde00311 on Mon, 02/24/2014 - 23:11

Santa Claus made our lucky girl a farmhouse bed for her new doll that was an exact mini-me of Mommy and Daddy's king farmhouse bed. Not just that, her grandmother was genererous enough to sew a new blanket and pillow for both our daughter and her dolls using some quilting materials left by her late-great grandmother. She also created a doll mattress some padding material that was used by our daughter's late-great grandfather.

Estimated Cost
50
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr off-white #1873 paint distressed with Minwax Special Walnut stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Farmhouse bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 05/27/2016 - 18:17

Not a hard project. 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
150-200
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Special Walnut
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Patrick’s Jelly Cupboard

My husband and I loved this plan and created a few original touches. Like many other of Ana’s plans, we enjoyed making it. 

Estimated Cost
$70
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain and General Finishes Gel Topcoat
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Simple Outdoor Dining

Submitted by wibblee on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 17:59

I'm SUPREMELY impressed with how well these came out. And just to beat the dead horse.... paint your stuff before you put it together. I didn't and it is a MAJOR pain painting between the slats, man. Major. I'm a little impatient. And impulsive.

Estimated Cost
$120
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Sanded everything down, linseed oil on cedar boards. Primer and Valspar Bistro White in semi.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Entryway Table

Submitted by kulichka on Fri, 02/28/2014 - 07:15

This was my first real project where I did everything on my own, start to finish! No help from my husband. I needed a very small and narrow table for my entryway which is very small. This is the first thing you see when you open the front door. The top board is a 12" board, it fits perfectly in the space. I distressed it to give it a nice rustic look and it looks pretty authentic. The crate below is made of recycled pallet wood and will be used for shoes or umbrellas... I'm very happy with the way it turned out for being my first project (it's a tiny bit wobbly..the leg's aren't perfect, oh well!). And it only cost about $30 for the lumber (not including the stain, paint or finishing wax which I already had). Definitely beats trying to find something in the store!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
White ben moore paint which was then distressed, dark walnut minwax stain on top, minwax paste finishing wax over the entire thing (first time I used it and I love it!)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Rustic X Bookshelf

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 05/31/2016 - 01:21

I love the look of this bookshelf, thank you so much for the idea.

I definitely recommend to cut the crossing boards each at a time as they differ even if in milimiters.

 

 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$60
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Chalk paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Collapsible Christmas Tree Collar with Storage

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 07:45

All from pallet wood! Hides and protects gifts from toddlers, puppies, & curious adults!

It is a collapsible build to go around a plastic fold up table. 4 sides come apart for easy storage in attic. Great for parties on the go for catering! 

Molly Preato

Seasonal And Holiday

Corner Bookshelf

Recently, I wanted a redo of my mismatched furniture in my sewing room. When I was planning what to do, I decided I needed storage for my sewing books and a place to put my printer. I searched your site for plans (as usual). I found the corner bookshelf that was almost perfect. I had my boyfriend build it for me, but it needed to be just a little taller and a little wider to work with my desk. It turned out fabulous! Thanks for all the great plans you have. They are great inspirations!

Estimated Cost
Unknown - we used some pieces we had and had to get some supplies
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I finished it with whited paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

3 weekend project

I asked my daughter what see wanted for her birthday.  I offered to make her anything from Ana's website.  I was thinking coffee table, maybe side tables, maybe even a cute bench for her entryway.  No.  In true fashion she chose the King Storage Bed.  But that wasn't good enough.  She wanted the FarmHouse Headboard to go with it.  Made some modifications and VIOLA....here it is.  I added a couple of different pictures.  I just didn't care for the grey comforter.  The White one makes the Headboard POP!

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

ATV Bench

Got this idea while driving on the interstate and was able to snap a quick picture (I wasn't driving). Used plans for 2x4 garden benches and made them the dimensions of my dad and Grandpa's mule. Now we more can go for a trail ride! That's why I added cupholders! 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$45
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Stain (eventually)

Table Top Puppet Theater

Submitted by melfosson on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 14:26

My son's kindergarten teacher had a table top puppet theater on her "wish list" from an online store - but it cost $70 and I knew there's no way i could buy that. But just one look at it made me realize I could build my own. My son and I built it in just a couple hours and then took some extra time for sanding and spray painting. I had all the kids in the class sign their names on the sides and I used chalk board paint on the top sign so the kids can write their own show title or time, etc. There's a place to keep the chalk in the back. We presented this gift to my son's teacher at the end of Teacher Appreciation week, and it was a huge hit!

PLANS: http://www.tools4moms.com/2012_05_01_archive.html

Estimated Cost
$0-$15 (I only paid for spray paint because I had the wood scraps)
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Spray painted all the boards separately before assembling. Use different colors to give it a fun look.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Rustic X Bench

Submitted by Linda7 on Thu, 03/06/2014 - 14:52

I built this bench for my son and daughter-in-law for their front porch. The plans came from The Handbuilt Home, and I followed them exactly. My daughter-in-law thought it would be cool to burn their brand onto the seat, which added a very personal touch, I think. Very happy with the way it turned out. Thanks for the easy-to-follow plans, Ana!

Estimated Cost
Can't remember; maybe $35
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Miniwax conditioner followed by two coats of Minwax "Ipswich Pine" stain. Used three coats of spar varnish, sanding lightly between coats.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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