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Cedar Fence Picket Raised Garden Beds

I made these for my 81 year-old Grandma, and I will be making some for my own front yard soon. I followed the plans and ripped the fence boards instead of buying the optional 1x2s. My awesome dad showed me how to use the table saw, but the rest I did all by myself! We decided to leave them unfinished for a natural look. It took me about 7 hours total broken up to make all three, but this is my first project and I was slow. Thanks Ana, for inspiring this working Mom to pick up a hammer and get stuff done!

Blog Link
Sunshine On The Chickens
Built from Plan(s)
Cedar Fence Picket Raised Garden Beds - Narrow Width
Estimated Cost
$13 per bed in fence boards
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Left unfinished
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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Backyard Patio Set

Submitted by Theavy on Tue, 05/04/2021 - 15:03

Used Ana's plan for chairs, coffee table, sofa and lounger. Stained and clear coated. Wife is happy. What can be better!

Built from Plan(s)
2x4 Outdoor Sofa
2x4 Outdoor Chair
2x4 Outdoor Coffee Table
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
SPAR Urethane
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Gardener's ladder shelf

I built this for my sister-in-law who loves growing vegetables and herb - in her small apartment porch. She wanted something that she can put her plant pots (and she has so many of them!), so I modified the Painter's Ladder Shelf by:
1. Made the shelves with slats, with added support underneath
2. Beefed up the legs with 2X3s instead of 1X2s.

Dad helped with angled cuts and other things, and borrowing his workshop, this was a breeze to build.

Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Flat paint in "Soothing Lavender", since it's her favourite colour.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Farmhouse King size bed frame

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 01/19/2022 - 08:00

Found the plans on your site for Farmhouse bed frame, thank you!

Made a spectacular Christmas gift for Hubby!
I ended up buying a few more pieces of 1x6 as I opted not to waste the 4x4 posts, and added 14” height to the headboard and 7” height to the footboard.

I actually forgot about my lights on the wall, so what to do? Drilled holes in the headboard and wired them through! Love opportunity solving! 😂👍🏼

I should’ve moved the Hopechest for the photo, but you get the idea. Next project, matching side tables!

Blog Link
https://www.facebook.com/mamajane8
Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Bed - Standard King Size

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Wife's Kindergarten Classroom

Been a while since I had time to actually build anything worth posting about! My wife wanted some items for her Kindergarten classroom this year, so built several items, most inspired by the Farmhouse family.

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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sido17

Thu, 07/18/2019 - 15:27

I would love the dimensions or plans for this. Would love to make it for my classroom.

dlee69

Tue, 07/30/2019 - 12:07

Hello

Can I please get the plans to the u shape table?

Thanks

Linguine

Mon, 08/19/2019 - 12:09

I am guessing the corner posts are 2 x 4s, the top is 2 x 10s.  It looks like the width is 6’ (looking at the floor carpet tiles being 24” square). So 2 - 2 x 10s side by side for the main part of the desk top and 2 - 2 x10s perpendicular on each side of the chair.  I guess the height is subject to choice and the length of each side would also be subject to choice or to the length of the 2 x 10s to be economical.

 

an educated guess would be 4 - 8’  2x10s for the top and 6 - 6’ 2 x 4s for the legs?  

 

Anyone else have any input here?  Open to suggestions.....

Mud Room - Inspired by Braden Entryway Collection

Submitted by flicker237 on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 09:19

We had a small mud room off our back door that was in need of serious help! We started from scratch in this room - framing, drywall, floor, molding, etc. To complete the room, we modified the Braden Entryway Hutch and shoe bench plans to fit the dimensions of our space, and add a third cubby. It has worked wonderfully!

Built from Plan(s)
Braden Entryway Hutch
Braden Shoe Shelf Entryway Bench
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
White paint (2 coats)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Farmhouse console table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 03/24/2019 - 15:50

This was my second build from Ana White.  If I could learn how to do the finishes better, I could get a table like this done in a few hours instead of a few weeks!

Built from Plan(s)
Rustic X Console Table
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
GF Chalk White on base. Red Mahogany stain with satin wipe-on poly for the top.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Rustic Computer desk with Shou Sugi Ban and Epoxy Top

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 03/14/2023 - 14:16

I slightly modified the Rustic X Desk plan to make my L shaped computer desk with a monitor platform! The desk surface is Shou Sugi Ban with an epoxy finish. All made from stock lumber and a lot of pocket hole screws. Thanks for posting your plan Ana to give me the idea! Construct for around $200.

Built from Plan(s)
Rustic X Desk

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Farmhouse King Bed

Submitted by gahan22 on Tue, 02/02/2016 - 10:36

This was our first ana white build. Bed build took one Saturday - to finish up took another week or so working nights - most of our time spent on getting the color we wanted and sanding and finishing. Building the 2x4 frame took more time than anticipated as well. We are super happy with how it turned out.

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Bed - Standard King Size
Estimated Cost
$250 for lumber, stain and lumber for bed frame. We used lag screws on the side and 2x4 hangers for the frame which increased costs.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Stain is two coats minwax dark mahogany plus classic grey over the top - wiped off and finished with minwax satin poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Full Toy box bookcase

Submitted by ana8178 on Fri, 03/02/2012 - 06:46

We knew we wanted to make this bookcase as soon as we saw it! I plan to put baskets and toys in it later, but for right now all books. The only difference to the original plan is that we put some plywood behind the bottom two shelves so that we could have a backing when we do use toys. My three year old loves to sit and go through all the board books at the bottom and clean up is a snap!

Built from Plan(s)
Full Toy box bookcase
Estimated Cost
$120
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Polyshade Bombay Mahogany
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Family stocking stand

Submitted by kjoslyn78 on Tue, 12/24/2019 - 14:33

We have a vent-less gas wall heater, but had no mantel for hanging stockings. Thanks to the new plan, we have the perfect solution! We already had the 2X4s left over from the simple panel bed project, so we only purchased hooks and stains for this. 

We shortened the width to accommodate 4 stockings instead of 5 (we cut the 2 cross pieces 9 inches shorter). We also decided to add a large 2X6 cap to mimic a mantel, which really seems to tie it all together much better. We love this and have ideas now on how to make slight changes so it will more easily slide "over"/around the wall heater

(yes, we are not keeping it that close while stockings are hung, so as to not risk catching fire)

Built from Plan(s)
Stocking Stand
Estimated Cost
Under $20 (if you need to purchase wood/stain, we did this for under $10)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Rust-oleum: Kona
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Barn Door Pet Kennel

Submitted by Ana White on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 14:19

Built by Holli Peterson

Built from Plan(s)
Large Wood Pet Kennel End Table

Comments

hodnett1984

Thu, 08/31/2023 - 21:23

I’m looking to make one similar to this but looking to make it a little bigger for two Great Danes. Do you still have the plans and or cut list for this project to help me out. I’d greatly appreciate it if so.

Not a great plan but I managed.

Submitted by Camaro05 on Tue, 05/31/2016 - 12:06

So not all of the measurements in this plan are correct, and it doesn't include any top for the table nor does it box in the back side of the tilt out. The instructions are also very scant. The table comes out very heavy and this design probably could have been done without the heavy 2x4's. I'm used to Ana's designs and this "lady goat" is not close to Ana's work. Definitely glad I have some experience otherwise this would have been a bust. Also with a little Googling, I found that 1/2" metal conduit clamps turned upside down work great for holding the kettle and keeping the heat off of the wood.

Built from Plan(s)
DIY Grill Island - Featuring Lady Goats
Estimated Cost
Without Grill $150-$200
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Exterior Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Super Easy, Super Awesome! Thank you Ana & Ashley

Submitted by jhavinga on Tue, 03/18/2014 - 09:24

Loved this Coffee Table and wanted to suprise the wife for christmas, so being my first project I got started! had no idea what I was doing but they were great instructions, and the KREG JIG is AMAZING. altered the plans a bit to make it a rectangular coffee table (added 12 inches) instead of square to fit our living room better. Now to tackle the next project!

Built from Plan(s)
Corona Coffee Table - Square
Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Used 2 different stains to get a brown/gray finish. just one coat of each!
Minwax Weathered Oak & Minwax Special Oak.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

MichelleC

Wed, 03/19/2014 - 07:39

I absolutely LOVE the finish on this, thank for sharing!!! For the estimated cost you put $100, is that without including the cost of the turned legs? Did you get the legs through Osborne? I think I NEED to make this coffee table and use that finish!

jhavinga

Wed, 03/19/2014 - 09:02

Now that you brought it to my attention you are absolutely right, I completely forgot about the cost of the legs. including the cost of those, it does come to $200 dollars, ill change that. I also did get the legs from Osbourne. As for the finish yes do it! I am really happy with how it turned out :) thanks again and let me know when your coffee table is done so i can check it out!

Cheers,
Justin

Mandybeck

Wed, 08/27/2014 - 21:35

This is absolutely beautiful!!!! Quick question... You said you used weathered oak and special oak for the stain. Did you mean special walnut? I can't seem to find special oak! Thanks!!!

usmcjeff7489

Fri, 07/17/2015 - 12:59

Being as yours is much lighter (and i like it more than the darker). Did you use the wood conditioner and how long did you leave the stain on for? it almost looks like once it was on you were wiping it off. Love it well done :)

Also, do any of you guys use the paste wax when finished? I was thinking about following the stain with some poly to seal it. any suggestions?

$2 Birdfeeder

Submitted by scoricha on Tue, 05/05/2020 - 11:33

I made my feeder larger and was still able to use only one cedar fence picket. Very easy and fun project!

Built from Plan(s)
$2 Cedar Birdfeeder
Estimated Cost
$2.40
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Bar height table with stools

Submitted by jsutton78 on Wed, 08/03/2016 - 09:41

This is one of my favorite pieces because the white contrasts perfectly with the walnut hardwood.  The base of the table is all standard 2x4 and 4x4s, and the tabletop is 100% walnut.  

Built from Plan(s)
Pub/Counter Height Table
Estimated Cost
$400
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Poly Gloss, white paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Windmill

Submitted by Jason48 on Wed, 05/07/2014 - 08:56

Made from a picture on the internet and made a few changes so it would more complete

Estimated Cost
231.00
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Ken C

Mon, 04/26/2021 - 07:34

I really like the way this windmill looks and would love to make one. Are there plans somewhere?

Pony Wall Workbench

Submitted by jboliver09 on Wed, 06/10/2020 - 19:22

Had to size the project done to fit my garage wall.
Left the sides open to use as storage for wood.
Overall Everything worked out, love it!

Built from Plan(s)
Pony Wall Workbench
Estimated Cost
150.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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