Wood Tilt Out Trash
Very easy to do. Love how it has improved the look in our kitchen since the original garbage can is no longer an eye sore.
http://thefelicianojourney.com/2015/10/30/diy-wood-tilt-out-trash-bin/
Very easy to do. Love how it has improved the look in our kitchen since the original garbage can is no longer an eye sore.
http://thefelicianojourney.com/2015/10/30/diy-wood-tilt-out-trash-bin/
I used Ana’s plans to make my queen sized headboard. I used 1x8’s for the verticals and changed the framing a bit to only have one piece of wood on top. I also left out the 2 extra board on the back to save some cost. I glued and nail gunned each vertical piece to the top and bottom 1x4. I attached the assembled center to the 2 posts with pocket screws and small L corner brackets for stability. I also adjusted the height of my project to come to approximately 64 inches tall and the bottom of the inner picture portion, where the mattress reaches the headboard, to just hit the top of that 1x4 so we never have missing objects that have fallen behind the bed. I did use the green pressure treated lumber for the 4x4’s and they stained just fine. I also added a farmhouse style X through the center. I ripped my top 2x6 on both sides to be approximately 5 inches wide, so the rounded edge of the worn lumber is now square. I stained this in minwax dark walnut then went over with a second color coat of minwax classic grey. My apartment isn’t big enough for the sides and foot board but someday if we move, I’ll be able to complete the entire bed set.
Essential outdoor chair, by Al.
I finally completed the last piece to my customized simple two-toned outdoor collection...an outdoor kitchen sink!!! It still needs a couple of touch ups... but more on that later. This is by far my favorite and easiest project to date. We plan on using this as a grill caddie/garden station. This will eventually go onto a 24x12 deck up against our kitchen window (The indoor and outdoor sink will be against each others backs). I decided to go with the Sturdy Workbench plans for the base mainly because of the weight. We wanted something that's going to be difficult to move since it will be hooked up to outdoor plumbing. I used treated 2x4's for the base, cedar 1x4's for the top. I bought the bar sink for about $70. I also used a Kreg Jig to screw in the cedar slats from underneath so the screws won't be visible from the top. FYI - Wait a couple of weeks before you paint soaking wet treated wood. The green chemical from the 2x4 is starting to leak through my white paint. I'll have to go and prime/paint it again when it finally dries. Other than that, it came out 10 times better than I could ever imagine.
I know, I know, yet another Farmhouse Benchright Dining Table! For this one, I wanted 4x4 legs, angled turnbuckles and removable legs since I know I have to move a lot. The legs are made removable with carriage bolts and with the legs fastened this way, the whole project has a more simplified frame. The finish is dark walnut to try and blend vintage/weathered design with a modern finished project. I added dark gray slate to the tabletop, carved in via router, for a little more design and as a built in trivet if so desired.
I built this for my mom's guest room. She watched my kids and I worked in the garage.. couldn't have been a better vacation! :)
I used 6" (finished size 5") tongue and groove boards for the panel, shorter posts and screwed main structure pieces together using 5-1/2" lag bolts and plugging with 3/4" dowel pieces. I added woodedn blocks at the bottom of posts for attaching metal bed frame.
My dad didn't have any pipe clamps so I ended up using a wratcheting strap! HA! Use what you can and save money! :)
I took inspiration from Ana’s faux mantel to build a home for this linear electric fireplace. I got it done just in time to hang Christmas stockings.
Ana, Thank you for the idea and plans. I made the stand a little taller and the base a little bigger to accommodate future growth of my Grandson. He loves it by the way.
Thanks again!
I built this bed as a modified farmhouse bed. I chose to have a solid wood headboard instead of having a slotted look as it fit better in the decor of our home. I purchased a bed rail kit from Rockler so that I could remove the rails without removing any screws. (http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=5783) It was a relatively easy project considering my skill set was very low when starting! http://www.lifewithfingerprints.com/2010/09/labor-of-love.html
Wed, 08/17/2011 - 14:03
Very beautiful! I dream to build the farmhouse bed. The finish is awesome in black.
I had empty spot in my kitchen and I wasn't able to find any nice looking utility table, so I figured to do it myself. I was looking for plan but didn't seem to find what I was looking for (If you find plans for the similar one, let me know!), so I end up using my left over 2x6 and 2x4's to make counter top and 1x4 for legs as for shelves. I made "grill" for the shelves from 1x2's. My kitchen has white cabinets so legs I painted white and counter top and shelves I stained same color than my counter top I made for my kitchen. I measured space between window and door and made it fit there, height is same as my kitchen cabinets.
I need to stain shelves one more time to get them nice, but i had no room to let them lay around the house so I had to put them together.
This is my first furniture build! I am thrilled with the way it turned out, and now I am totally addicted. It's going into my son's room.
Mon, 11/16/2015 - 12:47
Perfection, thanks for sharing your first build! Can't wait to see what's next!
I used the plans from the website and added a few extra features that we really wanted .we made the tracks for the sliding doors ourselves and got all the hardware for really cheap. Also, added leds on upper/lower shelving to give to a really cool look at night. All in all, we didn't spend more than $350-$400 on this awesome piece.
Fri, 01/04/2019 - 13:33
This is amazing, the lighting is so unique and fun!!! Thank you so much for sharing a brag post and using our plans, we appreciate you! Ana
Englewood, FL, Irma. This coop built to plan using pressure treated plywood. 40’ pine tree on it, still useable. Not sure there’s any real damage!
Thu, 09/29/2022 - 20:30
We are sorry for the devestation that has occurred in Florida, sending our thoughts and prayers! That is one well built coop!
When I first saw this I thought it was adorable and had to build it even though I don't have any children! I use lengthier guestimated times to include sanding, painting and drying times.
I built this easel for my wife who teaches 2nd grade using the plan on this site. I used a jigsaw to make all the cuts which is why some of them are not perfect. All holes were countersunk and covered with wood filler as I have not yet purchased a Kreg Jig. One sample jar of paint was just enough to cover the whole project with 2 coats. Home Depot sells the whiteboard in 2' x 4' pieces for about $10 in my area. The toughest part was getting the holes to line up just right for the bolts that fix the four main pieces together. Some of them I had to use a little bit of force to make fit. The plan was easy to follow and worked well. I added a curtain rod to the top to hang a paper pad from which I bought for about $5. The big whiteboard behind the easel was hung over the existing chalkboard using industrial strength velcro strips. I bought the whiteboard material from Home Depot for $13 for a 4' x 8' sheet (it is actually called a "hardboard panel board". It works very well with dry erase markers and was an easy, cheap way to install a whiteboard over the current chalkboard.
We found this beautifully chippy lumber on the side of the road and snagged it knowing it would make a perfect table top someday. When I decided to build a table for our back patio makeover, I knew exactly what I had to make the top out of.
This was my very first build and the pocket hole plans made it so much easier than I thought it would be! I built the top first then modified the cut list dimensions based on the top. I also flipped the ends around so the braces would show on the inside instead of the outside.
I seriously can't get enough of the top, it's so pretty and I don't have to worry about it at all since it's already wonderfully rustic. The table fits six chairs perfectly. We are looking forward to having many evenings around this table with family and friends!
Fri, 09/30/2022 - 18:16
WOW, this is amazing, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful table!
My husband built this as my Christmas gift. It couldn’t have turned out any better. We shortened it to 75 inches and added a butcher block top to match the floating shelves and island in my kitchen. The plans were very easy to follow. We did have to spend quite a bit of time planning out the barn door track, but it was worth it.
My second project turned out nice. I built one chair to see if it was nice. Now I’m going to build a second used behr semi transparent chocolate stain. Cushions are temporary until we can find some that fit.
Sun, 10/09/2022 - 20:36
Thanks for sharing, this looks fantastic, hope you find the perfect cushions!
My wife has been asking for a bunk bed for the kids for some time. The room is a little short because it is in a basement and I knew I would need to modify the plans so I procrastinated.
I ended up shortening the height of the bed to 62" total. I also sank the top mattress down because it is a pillow top and the rails were not tall enough. Those were the easy parts. I then had to modify the ladder, I needed to shorten it and wanted a little more angle to it so some high school trig and I was on my way. It turned out pretty good I think.
To save money I used furring strips for everything but the 1x8s. It is very rough and the finishing is not easy on furring strips, but it saves some money.
I had some extra blue from a previous project but wanted it a little darker. I used a flat black water based paint for the base coat then brushed on an incomplete layer of the blue to give it the look I wanted. Sealed it with a clear coat.
Mon, 12/26/2011 - 15:55
This came out really nice! Love the paint job on it!
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Mon, 12/26/2011 - 16:59
Thanks! The boys call it their superhero batman bed!
Fri, 03/30/2012 - 17:38
Hi...I'm planning on making this bed for my own room, and I was wondering if the furring strips affected the stabilty or if they are just as sturdy as if you had used pine boards. I'm 16 and around 140 pounds, if i make it with furrying strips do you think it would support me?
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Sat, 03/31/2012 - 08:31
Furring strips are of lower quality - more knots and splitting. Technically this could effect the strength of the strips, but for the loft bed the main supports are made by attaching 3 1x3s together (increasing the strength synergistically) so I think it would be safe to say there will be no problems with load fatigue. Just be sure to use glue on every piece when attaching together. Good luck!
As the kids are getting a little older it was time to retire the train table and pass it on to family. Although our living room is growing up we still wanted a place for storage, though.
I modified the Adirondack Coffee Table to include a lower shelf (just make a second box the size of the top one and screw it into the bottom of the legs) and made it wider and longer (49"x33") and taller (20"). 6 of our toy buckets will fit on the lower shelf for storage. By making the top 49" I was able to cut the 1x6 to make a top board and a bottom board from each (top 50" for a little overhang, bottom boards 46". 6 1x6 boards were needed to make the two shelves, in addition to the 2x4s. Since it is bigger there is also a stretcher across the center for a little extra strength (because we all know that at some point a child will stand on it).
It took me about 4 hours to build it and then a couple more hours spread over the weekend to stain/poly. All total this one was about 6-7 hours for me to build.
A new crib for a new baby. The foot and head board can be attached with the side rails to put together a full sized bed. In theory, this should be the only bed they need for their little dude with just a few additions (new footboard).