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Farm table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 03/24/2023 - 17:15

My farmhouse table!!! 1st project

Submitted by wesleylp on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 10:01

My husband and I created this using farmhouse table plans and we're very excited. It took us longer to get done than most because we all ended up sick. :o) Total cost was under $100 and it is awesome!! Thank you so much for the plans!!

Estimated Cost
under $100.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
stain and poly finish.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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wesleylp

Sun, 12/11/2011 - 09:29

We are currently making a bench and a version of the stackable chairs for our 8 foot table. WE are so excited. I have work to do but only want to help build now. :o)

Laundry Pedestal

Thank you for the fantastic tutorial to build this laundry pedestal. I was able to have the the pieces cut at my local Lowes store. After making the pedestal I would make a few adjustments to make it more sturdy. I would attach the four posts to the inside corners and cut the bottom platform corners to fit around the posts instead of attaching them to the platform with brackets. I made my posts a little taller too because my laundry baskets were taller. I love my new addition to my laundry room! The link to Saushas Laundry Pedestal that I followed is here, http://ana-white.com/printpdf/2011/01/sausha’s-washerdryer-pedestals.

Estimated Cost
$75
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Painted
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

LOVED this easy build!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 01/20/2016 - 14:48

Built this over 5 days, around my son's naps (including 2 days for sealant to cure). Actual time was probably around 8 hours total. Not too bad for my third project! I only built one shelf and am using it for storage in our master bathroom. I love the way it turned out. Thanks again, Ana, for a great project plan. :)

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Patio couch

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 04/03/2023 - 08:09

I have been looking at your blog and always been interested in making my own furniture. However, I was scared to try. Your diagrams and measurements were awesome. Thank you! Gave me the encouragement to try!

Built from Plan(s)

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Tryde Coffee Table with shelf

Submitted by Snipes on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 09:51

I built this coffee table for a friend. It is a square version of the Tryde coffee table with a shelf underneath. The dimensions of the tabletop are 42" x 42." It took a couple of weeks of working at night to complete, but she loved it.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$125
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
I used a Minwax Early American Stain with a coat of satin wipe-on polyurethane and 2 coats of satin spray polyurethane over that. I distressed the table a little with a chain, drill bits, hammer, etc.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Farmhouse Table

Small Farmhouse table with custom made husky legs and side trim. I used my router to create the legs and trim.It was my first attempt at turned legs. I used minwax white wash pickle, then I went over with a mixture of minwax of dark walnut and golden oak.

Finish Used
minwax white wash pickle, then a mix dark walnut and golden oak, polycrylic
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced

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Val Manchuk

Thu, 11/07/2013 - 08:18

Great job on those turned legs! That table looks beautiful!

Val
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JoanneS

Thu, 11/07/2013 - 12:23

Your table looks awesome! What an amazing job you did turning the legs, and the finish is fab! Beautifully done!

Truck Shelf

Submitted by DMax2010 on Thu, 01/21/2016 - 15:26

Loved making this shelf!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Under 10.00
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax express color in Indigo, Minwax express color in Walnut
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

60" Round Table with Pedestal Base

Submitted by NachoDog on Fri, 07/05/2019 - 10:21

I modified a couple of plans I found on this site. If anyone is interested in instructions or cut list, I can post it later.

Estimated Cost
$650
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Sanded everything down to 120 grit, used prestain conditioner, stained the top with Minwax coastal gray stain, lightly sanded with 120 grit for extra weathering, and then did six coats of poly while sanding with 220 grit in between coats.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Raised Tile-Topped Pet Feeder

Submitted by Joni on Mon, 12/19/2011 - 11:00

I modified the single bowl raised pet feeder by adding tile over hardibacker cement board (over the wood platform). Then, I trimmed it with a thin border of wood. These are pretty addictive to make, as you can see from the pictures!

Finish Used
On the white version, I simply used white acrylic craft paint. On the stained versions, I used a mixture of Minwax water-based stains using Antique Walnut & Onyx, topped with 4 coats of General Finish Satin EnduroVar.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

BrennaLiz

Mon, 12/26/2011 - 13:12

I love the tile look you used! I have been looking everywhere for attractive raised pet bowls and have found nothing I like. I do have a few questions: is the cement board necessary? What size and type of wood did you you use for the trim and how did you attach it?

Thank you for posting I would have never thought of this myself!

Joni

Wed, 01/04/2012 - 12:59

Thanks for the feedback. According to the guys at Lowe's, you could skip the cement board and use liquid nails to attach the tiles. But the grout/adhesive that I was using would not bond to wood (and I think that may be true for many, if not all of them), so I went ahead with the cement board. This required a special drill bit for my roto-zip (to make the circle), and a special drill bit for my screwdriver (in connecting the cement to the board). I used "craft wood" trim (available at Lowe's in Pine). It's 3/8" thick and 1 1/2" wide. It's the perfect size for covering a 3/4" frame, cement board and the tile. I glued the boards together and then nailed thin brads in to secure it.

katieevans140@… (not verified)

Fri, 03/02/2012 - 20:11

Hi. I love your post! Did you lay the tile and then cut it or cut the holes first? What tools do you need to cut the tile?

Thanks,
Katie

In reply to by katieevans140@… (not verified)

Joni

Sun, 03/04/2012 - 10:38

Katie, I didn't have a tile cutter. I purchased a tile nipper from Lowe's, and was surprised at how easy it is to snip off the parts you don't want. I nipped it first and got it all laid out around the circular hole prior to putting the adhesive down. It helps to put the tile pieces in a vice, and then nip it. -Joni

calli (not verified)

Fri, 03/16/2012 - 10:11

this is awesome. our great dane has a massive drool issue (to be expected) so i've been trying to find a plan that isn't JUST wood top. problem solved. i think i just found my new christmas present gifting tradition too! thanks!

Picnic Table and Benches

Submitted by proach55 on Sun, 11/10/2013 - 10:53

Picnic table and benches from an original (as far as I know) design I copied from my father-in-law. It is roughly 4'x4' and can comfortably seat 8 people, and is very sturdy.

Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Outdoor Sectional

Submitted by ajs662 on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 11:57

I decided for my patio a love seat/sofa combo would work better than the sectional. It was easy to make both and modify the plans to have arms at both ends of the pieces. 

Getting inexpensive cushions was a challenge. I ended up getting IKEA HÅLLÖ cushions. I added more foam to the back cushions as was suggested in another post since the IKEA cushions were a little flimsy and tend to fall through the back of the sofa. I might add some bigger cushions at some point

Estimated Cost
$300
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Olympic Semi-Transparent Cedar Natural Tone
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Farmhouse bedside tables

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 04/14/2023 - 07:48

Made from reclaimed Douglas Fir wood I saved from a historical renovation in Northern Vermont. Knob and tube insulators from original electric service are well suited for drawer knobs.

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Nightstand

Submitted by jont on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 16:11

With the extra wood from some earlier projects I was able to make this tiny nightstand. Ive got limited space between my bed and wall and there was no way to find a suitable solution, so I built one.
Did not follow a plan, but used some of the design features from some of the benches on here.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$0 I used all left over supplies
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
One light coat of Minwax English Chestnut stain with a coat of poly over it
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

C Cart for Home Theatre

Submitted by mpompey on Thu, 01/28/2016 - 16:48

I modified the Rolling C Cart Plan to build this center console for my home theater. My dimensions are a bit different than Ana's. 24" long and 19" high. In order to keep the center of gravity back I doubled the center splines to give it a bit more heft aft of the cup holders. It was made from 1x10's as to not be too wide. I skipped the rolling wheels as it isn't going to be moved once in place. I used 2 coats primer, 3 coats semi-gloss black, and 3 coats of Minwax PolyCrylic to finish it off. All with light sanding with 240 grit paper on my Bosch Oscillating tools to smooth out each layer. It took about 4 days with all the painting, sanding, and drying time involved. I love this build and plan to build 2 more for the back row of theatre seats.

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Black Semi-Gloss, with Polycrylic Satin on the top
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Christmas Play Kitchen

Submitted by EmuJane on Mon, 12/26/2011 - 10:06

My daughter loves "cooking" so we made her this play kitchen for Christmas. I had so much fun making it that it was worth it even if she never plays with it. Of course, she's been playing with it since yesterday morning.

Estimated Cost
$150.00
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
3 coats Rustoleum magnetic primer for the refrigerator doors
1 coat Kilz primer on everything else
2-3 coats Behr eggshell in Cinnamon Cherry on the red portions
2 coats Behr semi-gloss in an Oops mix on the cream portions.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

laurakc181

Mon, 12/26/2011 - 10:22

I ALMOST did the exact same thing to my daughter's fridge doors! I thought about it a lot, but just didn't have the resources or the time to get it by Christmas to do the doors....maybe I will now though :) I love the addition you did to the stove it is adorable and awesome! I also love the little knobs you have on the front of the stove - what did you use for them? Would love to see a picture of the top of the stove as well as the actual sink. I like to see how others do theirs so if I want to make another one for a friend I can have other ideas :)

Fantastic job!

Fuchsia

Mon, 12/26/2011 - 11:00

It looks amazing and I am sure your daughter loves it! I was thinking of doing the magnetic paint on my daughter's fridge and now wish I had after seeing your kitchen. I think we got the same pulls :)

mrsmijrumpler

Fri, 08/16/2013 - 21:00

I love the personal touches you created! Did you scale the pieces up or use original dimensions? And I HAVE to know how you did the extension of counter space on the oven with the shelves! That is exactly what I have been looking for. A girl can't have to much counter space at any age!