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Bunk Beds!

Submitted by JayD on Sat, 03/15/2014 - 10:55

Great plans. Easy project -- made some mods and saved a bundle. My son is stoked!

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Outdoor Sofa.............Thank Ana

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 06/14/2016 - 17:27

Thanks SOOOOOOO much for the Plans. I had fun building this and my Mother will be so happy to have it.

I'm sure she will be spending more time on the deck this summer.

 

Cheers, from Toronto

 

Chris,

 

Estimated Cost
$85
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
unfinished
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

A Frame Chicken Coop

I built this chicken coop a few years ago for my cousin. I was happy with the plans, and the ease of the build, and she was happy at how easy it was to move. **This picture does not show the wheels installed.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$150 CAD
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Simple Outdoor Chair

Submitted by AlexaWoods on Thu, 05/31/2012 - 08:26

This chair was built part of a love seat and table set.

Estimated Cost
40
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Cabot Australian Jarrah Brown
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

1st project

Submitted by Coach Ty on Mon, 03/17/2014 - 12:12

Built a set, used this as an entertainment stand below the TV, mactching coffee table done and end table to go with it. Altered the plans (dimensions) a little to accommodate my room. Love this site! Thanks Ana!

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Peanuts Adirondack Chair for Kids

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 06/19/2016 - 21:08

Had just watched the new Peanuts movie.Kind of liked it.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Varathane. Many coats of paint along with a lot of taping. All outdoor water-based from primer to Varathane
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Rustic X Desk

Submitted by bozarthm1 on Sun, 04/19/2020 - 07:57

I built this L shape desk based on Ana White's rustic X desk plan. I would not have attempted this without her guidance. Love how this turned out, probably the nicest project I've ever done. Thanks Ana!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Tops are Watco Dark Walnut with wax finish, prime and paint the legs
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

mfromo

Tue, 05/26/2020 - 09:34

This is awesome! My son and I are looking to build an L shaped desk for him and this looks to be the one. Any thoughts on how I would mount a computer tray beneath? Think there is enough clearance below the 2x4 without hitting knees?
Thanks!

DIY Charcuterie wth Watco Food Safe Finish

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 11/26/2023 - 11:39

I made this charcuterie board for my niece and her family as a thank you for giving me an old miter saw they were not using… I have made a few now as gifts, and realize ….
Something “ made” means so much more to the recipient,
Because in the making we give our heartfelt generosity…
The stain is Watco food safe finish in hazelnut.

Ltr08

Seasonal And Holiday

King Size Platform Bed

Submitted by hawaiitara on Sun, 06/03/2012 - 20:09

After building my daughter's beds and some outdoor day beds, I finally got around to building a bed for my husband and I. I altered the plans to a king size bed. I added a second 2x4 in the middle for support and around the inside edges as I used the box springs to make the bed taller. Using the kreg jig really made this project so easy. I also used 1x8's instead of 2x8's because I couldn't find those in Hawaii anywhere, except pressure treated wood. It still turned out great.
Thanks for the wonderful plans!

Estimated Cost
$125
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
I used cabot stain in antique walnut with a cabot satin poly over it.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Katie Saldivar (not verified)

Mon, 06/25/2012 - 19:40

I LOVE this bed! I'm asking my husband to build it and I was wondering if you could email me the dimensions for the plans of a king size Chestwick Platform bed? I'm pretty sure he could figure them out on his own, but I'd love to make it easier for him :) Love your work!

Larryshandywife

Wed, 08/22/2012 - 23:04

Whats the point of sharing projects with people when they dont leave the dimensions????............How stupid!!!

sgilly

Thu, 08/23/2012 - 08:25

For sharing. It's beautiful, and how smart you are to work from existing plans but be able to figure out the dimensions you need for your own bed!

Maple Mission-Style Farmhouse Table

Submitted by Tinia on Mon, 03/24/2014 - 09:44

Using the Farmhouse Table plans I just modified them to the dimensions I thought would be best for my space. Tried mortise/tenon joinery on the legs and that took a lot of time since it was my first time. The table top is put together with pocket hole joinery. I love my Kreg Jig.

Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

DIY Media Console

Several months ago, my sister approached me with the request of helping her build a media console for her home.   We left off the doors and drawers in favor of having open shelves.  We worked on this project over the course of several weekends and my sister is very happy with the final result!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax Jacobean, ECOS Paints WoodShield Satin Varnish
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Farmhouse Storage Bed - Twin

Submitted by Abby721 on Mon, 04/20/2020 - 13:26

Modified to have storage boxes on only one side since it was being placed next to a wall.

Estimated Cost
150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Custom white color paint to match trim.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Extra Large Shoe Shelf

Submitted by Booooozle on Tue, 06/05/2012 - 20:10

Like just about every woman, I have LOTS of shoes! Well I couldn’t find an attractive enough shoe rack to fit in with our “Closet” furniture. We use an entire bedroom that our bedroom is connected to because the closet in that bedroom is minuscule. Anyway the closest I came was a simple design from the particleboard stacking closet unit line, you all know what I’m talking about. Well the problem was that they were $10 each & I would have needed like 6 of them & they didn’t come in black, which I tend to like because it doesn’t show dirt & that way all the furniture in the house is interchangeable if I feel like moving things around. I had plywood left over from my bed project so I just copied the design but made it a bigger single unit.

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Valspar Flat Black Indoor/Outdoor Enamel
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Chalkboard Coffee Table

So I used the tryde coffee table plans and modified to size I wanted. For the top I cut off round edges on my table saw and them laminated with glue and pocket screws. I used 2 coats of the chalkboard paint allowing to dry 24 hours for each coat

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
75
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Valspar Chalkboard paint
Colonial Maple Minwax stain
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Outdoor couches

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 06/26/2016 - 08:12

Started off with the intention of buildings the 2x4 sectional.  Decided on building two couches instead to be able to move around based on needs.  The biggest expense were the cushions ( found the back pillows on clearance).  Plan to stain later.  

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

Farmhouse Coffee Table

Submitted by rincon1986 on Wed, 04/22/2020 - 04:11

Worked on this table last week to save me some money on buying one from a store. This was my first ever time in my life building something on my own and I was surprised how easy it was. Came out better then I expected.

Estimated Cost
50
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Barstools

Submitted by lazyLiz on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 21:22

A 30" tall bar stools inspired by the plan simplest stool.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$ 40- $60
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
valspar white paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Handygirl

Sat, 07/07/2012 - 18:47

I love these stools! I love the curve in the top. Are yours square on top or rectangle?
Also, what size of board is the top (seat)?

Rusty Cottage

Fri, 07/20/2012 - 05:32

I like your design. Finally made an account and will be making matching ones. Thanks for the inspiration. If the better half doesn't like the first one I will have a new stool for my workbench

MrsPowers

Fri, 08/31/2012 - 20:27

Hi! You're stools came out wonderful. I was wondering how you got the seat to be curved that way.
Thanks!

Taylor Console

Submitted by raybotelho on Fri, 04/04/2014 - 14:57

I love this plan and had already built one a few months ago. It is an easy project to tackle ;) I did change things up a bit. Will be building another one soon :) Thank you so much for sharing the plans.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Dark walnut stain followed by white dry brushing on the base.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner