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Corner cabinet

My mom had been wanting a corner cabinet in her dining room forever but every one we found was mad expensive. So I built her one as a gift. She loves it! I used left over paint from her dining room walls so the colors match exactly.

Built from Plan(s)
Corner Cupboard
Estimated Cost
$100. Paint was free as it was left over.
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Interior wall paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Greenhouse

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 06/01/2022 - 06:08

I am so in love with my greenhouse, it is amazing the plans were perfect and it went up without any problems, your designs are amazing and beautiful. We are going to do the chairs next!!!

Built from Plan(s)
DIY Greenhouse

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Outdoor Bar Table and Stool

Submitted by Titus2000 on Thu, 06/09/2022 - 14:38

I love this bar table! I needed something long and narrow for our small patio - just deep enough to fit a plate and a drink, or a laptop, and long enough to fit three stools, so I modified Ana's dimensions. Also, living in Florida, we occasionally need to bring our furniture inside for hurricanes, so I made it a lighter by using 1x3s and 1x4s instead of 2x or 4x4s. I still need to paint the bottoms a cream color and build two more stools, but I already use it a lot. Thanks Ana! (The photo was upright on my computer, but I didn't see how to rotate it once it was uploaded)

Built from Plan(s)
Outdoor Bar Table
Simple Modern Bar Stools

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first time builder

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 10/18/2018 - 06:15

Thank you for these plans - they were great for a first time build. Definitley learned a lot building this...and now on to the next project!

Built from Plan(s)
Beginner Farm Table (2 Tools + $50 Lumber)
Estimated Cost
I also built one bench - total cost with stain and some other materials about $100
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Varathane Golden Oak (One Coat/One Hour dry)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Husband made this table for us ( part of my Christmas gift)

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 01/05/2019 - 18:40

We just got the table up into the kitchen area today! (1/5/19) So glad he finished this! Next will be a bench or maybe two. Thank you Ana for the plans to make this! It came out very nice and everyone who I’ve sent the pics to have given my husband praise! (I also included the photos and the link to this site in my blog! Whoo! Positive vibes!)

The project took him a little bit since he works FT

Blog Link
Monica Q
Built from Plan(s)
Fancy X Farmhouse Table
Estimated Cost
77.01
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Off white paint with primer for legs, stain and sealant (unsure of the shade used)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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5 Board Bench

Submitted by truckrun on Tue, 09/17/2013 - 20:50

I was looking for a plan for a 5 board bench so naturally I came to your site. I made your basic design but made it a little bit smaller in all dimensions and I put a half inch split down the middle of the top. I built it out of pine and painted it flat black. I gave the legs and underneath 3 coats of satin polyurethane and the top and sides received 5.

You can follow the build on my blog at :
http://funwithwoodworkingtoo.blogspot.com/2013/09/project-how-to-build-…

You can also watch a video of the build on my YouTube page at:
http://youtu.be/1_hz2n7v9ss

Thanks for the free plans!

Blog Link
How to build a 5 board bench
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
MINWAX water based satin polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Shoe Dresser

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 11/29/2022 - 13:04

Modified the shoe dresser dimensions to fit the space.

Built by Janae

Built from Plan(s)
Shoe Dresser

Home Office Project

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 12/20/2015 - 13:43

The Classic Collections was exactly what we were looking for when we decided to re-do our home office.

Built from Plan(s)
Classic Storage Wall Side Base Units
Classic Storage Wall System Bridge
Side Hutch for the Classic Storage Collection
Estimated Cost
>$500
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Rosewood gel stain, Poly and Semi-gloss White paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Open Shelving for our tiny cabin

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 02/19/2019 - 06:07

We wanted to get rid of the plastic contractor’s cabinets in our tiny 1930 cabin on the Delaware River.  Found your plans and video and went straight to Home Depot. Took only a few hours and we love it!

Built from Plan(s)
Open Kitchen Cabinet Shelving Rustic Cottage Farmhouse Style for our Tiny House
Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Early American stain
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Seasonal And Holiday
Fall

Made for DUCKS!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 03/17/2019 - 08:12

Built in 2017 for our ducks! They use the ramp just fine! I am now working on editing this coop plan to make a coop for 4 chickens we just brought home. I'm going to leave out the planting area, since it's going inside their open run. 

Estimated Cost
$600 with materials for run fence as well
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Dog kennel

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 03/03/2023 - 06:54

In January, I came across your plans for the farmhouse, coffee table. I made it, and loved it! I had been wanting a new spin on kennels for our dogs. And thought your coffee table transformed into a dog kennel would be perfect, and they are!!

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Coffee Table [Beginner/Under $40]
Farmhouse Side Table

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2x4 patio couches

Submitted by Sner77 on Mon, 05/27/2019 - 10:49

I built 2 of the 2x4 couches with slight modifications.  I didn’t like the straight bar across the back so changed it to a leaning high back.

I also added a square box that can be used for a dividing table on the couch or side table when additional seating is needed.  

Plan on scaling down for a love-seat and chair.

Kreg jig for pocket holes was time consuming but well worth it! 

Built from Plan(s)
2x4 Outdoor Sofa
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Urathane.
Not pleased with the urathane finish after 2 years. I have begun sanding them down to try a linseed oil finish instead.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Privacy wall

We needed some privacy from the neighbors and to hide their pool equipment and voilà!!! 4 2x4 for the frame 22 1x4 for the slats

Built from Plan(s)
Cedar Fence
Estimated Cost
$176
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
None
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Faux Fireplace

I tweaked the plans to fit the spot I had in mind- It's a little skinnier, but still super cute!

I eliminated some of the extra trim, but I don't think it suffers any for it.

It's super cute!

Built from Plan(s)
Fake Fireplace Mantel built from Pine Boards
Estimated Cost
50
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
I sealed the knots with kilz primer and then used a paint and primer in one that I had laying around for the white.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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jackiemacrae

Mon, 11/11/2013 - 14:47

Thanks Ana!
I have this set up in my photography studio. The floors are just ripped 1/4 inch plywood painted brown, then the crackle stuff, and then a top coat of white, and a poly to seal it.

Pam the Goatherd

Thu, 11/14/2013 - 09:50

The "fireplace" looks really good! And I'm glad to hear how you did your floor. I've been trying to convince my hubby to do a 1/4" plywood floor in our trailer as a temporary fix until we can either afford to put down "real" flooring or build the house we have been intending to build on this piece of property for the past 17 years. I've pointed out that we can replace the almost 30 year old, worn-out vinyl and carpet in the living room, kitchen and main hallway for less than $300 including paint/stain and polyurethane. But he thinks it will look tacky. I'm going to show him your picture so he can see for himself that it can look pretty doggone good!

jackiemacrae

Thu, 11/14/2013 - 10:37

Hi Pam- try googling plywood floors if you haven't already. I know I've seen some bloggers use plywood floors in their laundry room , and rec rooms.

My new and amazing outdoor bench

Submitted by ישראל on Sat, 11/16/2013 - 21:57

Thank you for the easy and fun bench plan.
It was really easy to install.
Even my 2 little daughters had fun (-:

Built from Plan(s)
Modern Slat Top Outdoor Wood Bench
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Bondex walnut
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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Chachamation

Thu, 10/02/2014 - 07:21

This is absolutely amazing!

This "ישראל" person is super talented comes to the final touches!!  From now on, I will start following your work...

Fancy Outside Dining table!

Submitted by cfrascone on Mon, 07/29/2019 - 08:55

After looking for an outside table with no luck, not to mention the unbelievable price tag, I asked my husband to make me this table..He worked on it for the day with my son and ILOVE the way it came out!!! The plans were simple and easy to follow. Thank you Ana!!!

Built from Plan(s)
Fancy X Farmhouse Table
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Stain
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

King Farmhouse Storage Bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 08/18/2019 - 15:41

After a successful attempt at Ana’s farmhouse desk I decided to make a bed for my wife... needless to say I think she likes it! Thanks to Ana and Pretty Handy Girl’s plans! (This is my 3rd woodworking project)

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Storage Bed with Drawers (Queen)
Estimated Cost
700
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Valspar Cabinet Enamel
Minwax Dark Walnut stain
minwax Polycrylic satin polyurethane

I used acetone to transfer the graphic I designed for my inlay. I carved out the inlay with a router. I stained the wood and then painted the surface black.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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