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kids picnic table
Kids picnic table made from pallet and scrap wood.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$0.00
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
no finish
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Adirondack chair
The only thing I did different to the plan was add 4.5 inches to the back slats so I could round the edges and 3 inches to the right arm rest so I could cut out a track to rest a wine glass. One thing I highly recommend is to create a stencil of the stringer. I did and now I have it for the next one so the next chair will be consistent. Thanks Ana white, this site is very therapeutic for me. Already built 3 projects in the last month.
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Haven't painted yet, will paint white soon
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Thu, 06/06/2013 - 06:38
AWESOMENESS
The mods on this make me now want to build a set of these, the wine glass holder is genius! love the rounded front and back, so much better than original plans, thanks for inspiration!
Printer's Coffee Table
Coffee Table
Estimated Cost
Can't remember
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
poly
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
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Patio chair
I chose to make the chair which came out great although the plans were only for one chair I thought it waa easy to do.
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Scrapbooking Table!
This is my favorite piece we have in our home. We added a wood edging around the desk top to give it a nice finished look. We had a hard time locating the right size drawer slides and ended up buying a lot of them online, so if anyone needs a set of drawer slides, please let me know lol.
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Estimated Cost
$120
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
An antique white
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Hanging Headboard
This was supposed to be a table top, however I screwed up a corner so we stained it and turned it into a headboard. We decided to add eye bolts and make it look like it was suspended from the ceiling with rope.
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax blue stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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Modified Apothecary End Table w/ Shims
I made the shim bed a long time ago and really liked the look and height of the apothecary side table. I can put all my books and stationary and the stuff I want stashed next to my bed. I modifyied the plan slightly to have shims make up the front panels so it has a slight rustic feel to it and matches my bed. Thanks to Ana's plans I am starting to make my own bedroom set for under $300 bucks and completely to my taste.
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Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Flat black paint and kona stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Birthday Bed
I told our daughter I would build her this bed for her birthday. She is still choosing what colors to paint it. Overall cost was $217 using white pine. She is's in love with this bed. started it Saturday morning and had it all put together by Sunday afternoon. I changed up the guard rail. Instead of screwing it in, I added a second set of 1×3s on the back side, so it is easy to slide on and off to make the bed.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$217
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Modern Farmhouse Bed
My husband and I made this for our son and daughter-in-law. They absolutely love it!
The project took about two days to build, and about three days for the finish (stained and weathered). The photos do not show the slats that support the mattress.
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Sun, 10/10/2021 - 21:43
Modern Farmhouse Bed
*Edit to original post*
The only thing I wish we had done differently with this bed, was to count how many “tongue & groove”panels to attach to the headboard. We used 5 as stated in list, but 6 would have been preferred.
Solid bed for certain.
Closet Organized!
I used Ana's 'Simple Closet Organizer' plan as a starting point and then went a little nuts. :) If you read the comments below the plan, a wonderful, professional closet designer gave some fantastic tips and then another person shared EasyClosets.com.
So I plugged all of the dimensions into the Easy Closets website and used the plan I drew up based on its recommendations and my daughter's needs. :) She has three usable walls.
This was also my very first time using my Kreg Jig. I got it for my birthday months ago, but wasn't sure which project to "learn" on. :) I did quite a few tests on scrap before starting. Melamine coated particle board is SLIPPERY stuff so have LOTS and LOTS of clamps or your joints will not be square. Wow!
I got these chrome closet rods at The Container Store – so cheap and they'll cut them to size for you! Like $3~ a rod!? In the photos below, I'm using large, plastic closet rod flanges that I found at Orange, but I have these pretty chrome (peg-friendly) flanges ordered from Amazon. They're really cheap too! They will fit the 1-inch diameter rods I bought much better than the plastic ones and are made specifically for the pre-drilled 32mm closet boards. :) Yay!
Only other thing I did differently was use 1x4 boards to square the closet boxes up. I just cut them to the same width as the shelves and pocket-screwed them into the very top and very bottom of each box. Then I painted them to match her purple wall color.
I was so happy with how it turned out that I did my other daughter's closet that next weekend! I used the same website to design it too. LOVE IT!
Anyhoo, here are the finished closets for both of my daughters! Thank you Ana! I would never have done this if you hadn't have posted that plan! Totally inspired me! Can't wait do do our master closet! EEEK!
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
My Coop!
We're adding our chickens this weekend!
Built from Plan(s)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Deck Pass Through Console Table
When we remodeled our kitchen we had a piece of leftover granite which was previously used as a bar top. Rather than having it go to waste, my husband used the plans for the rustic x console table and modified it to add another level. The goal was to use this as a pass-through from the kitchen windows to the deck. We also added wheels to the bottom of the table to make it portable, to be used as a bar or a grilling station.
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Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
None
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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Child Sized Stand Easel
I made this easel for my 5 year old niece. It was tweaked from another Ana plan. I used dry erase board and added oversized paper clips at the top to hold sheets of paper. It has turned into a very loved possession.
Estimated Cost
$20
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Two Coats of a creamy oops!
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Truss Bookshelf
This was my first project and it turned out great!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/150638354/truss-bookshelf-pick-up-only-48-…
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Butcher Block Kitchen Island
A spin on the original design. Made an end grain butcher block table top out of cherry and red oak. 3 applications of minwax gunstock stain on the pine.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Tue, 04/21/2015 - 01:44
Wow! Gorgeous!
What a gorgeous butcher block top! Wow! Beautiful work. I love the details you put on the drawer fronts as well, and the finish color is lovely!
Ladder shelf
I've made a ladder bookshelf with some leftover mdf board and 2x4's. The plans were very helpful and really happy with how it turned out.
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Entry way bench and storage
This is perfect for our front room- (most) shoes fit in the storage baskets, and the hooks are perfect for scarves and coats in the winter, towels and life jackets in the summer. The top cubbies hold gloves and hats, as well as sunglasses, umbrellas and sun screen.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$30
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Early American
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Ana White Admin
Mon, 10/04/2021 - 16:57
You've been busy!
WOW! These are all great projects, thank you so much for taking the time to share!