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8 foot long truss style farm bench

Submitted by Bigherd on Wed, 04/21/2021 - 05:01

I had a friend that loved the 48" long truss style farm bench. However, she wanted one 8' long. I modified the "2X4 Truss Style Farm Bench" and came up with this design. As you can see, she want a very specific stain color combination.

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Built from Plan(s)
2x4 Truss Style Farm Table
Estimated Cost
$80
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
stains and Minwax Polycrylic
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Patio Planters

Submitted by TeresaK on Mon, 06/14/2021 - 15:52

A friend of mine asked me to build her a patio enclosure for her restaurant, but she wasn't sure what she wanted. I suggested modified planter boxes as they were easy to make and the supplies could be purchased locally. After the planters were painted, my friend was thrilled with the final look and she is constantly being complimented on how pretty they are. Thanks for the free plans Ana!

Cheers,

Teresa.

Built from Plan(s)
Easy Build DIY Planter Box with Cedar Fence Pickets
Finish Used
Outdoor water based latex paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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My First Greenhouse

This was my first attempt at building a greenhouse. I wanted my cucumbers to be able t climb high so I made the house higher than the plans showed. It's also a little larger too. Since I am in Europe my dimensions are in meters. The overall size is 3 x 6 meters. I also built it on top of 100mm x 100mm lumber (the equivalent of 4x4's). It took 5 sheets of 6mm thick polycarbonate in 2 x 6 meters.

Built from Plan(s)
DIY Greenhouse
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Adirondack Chairs

Submitted by JoanneS on Thu, 04/25/2013 - 18:12

These sturdy chairs are a wonderful replacement for plastic deck chairs! They are nice and heavy, and won't blow over in a storm! This project is a mix of Ana's Adirondack Chairs and the Simple Outdoor Lounge Chair. I combined ideas from the two plans to use the extra lumber we had left over from an outside project from last year. Left-over lumber included some 2x4 for the bottom frames, some 5/4 decking board for the seat, back, and arms, and a few balusters at the back. Most of the lumber was left over, so I only had to spend $20 for 2 boxes of Kreg screws and 2 pc 5/4 x 8 decking board. Finished with some left over exterior latex semi gloss paint. This was a fun weekend project - built the chairs on one day, and finished the sanding and painting the next day. My next project is a little outdoor table to go with them, and I have a few scraps left over to use for that. These chairs have received lots of compliments, and we've given Ana's web site name to several admirers. Ana, thank you for your wonderful plans!

Built from Plan(s)
Classic Adirondack Chair
Simple Modern Outdoor Chair
Estimated Cost
$20
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Ace Royal exterior semi-gloss paint in navy blue (left over paint from about 5 years ago, was color-matched, so it doesn't have a name).
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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mepaganjr

Sun, 09/28/2014 - 10:46

I don't see any plans for this chair.  Is it possible to get them?

JoanneS

Sun, 09/28/2014 - 18:15

Hi Mepaganjr,

I used the plan for the Simple Outdoor Lounge Chair

http://ana-white.com/2010/05/plans/simple-outdoor-lounge-chair

as my guide for the seat part, and the slant of the back,

and used Ana's Adirondack Chair

http://ana-white.com/2010/05/furniture-plans-adirondack-chair-ana.html

as the inspiration for the tall chair back and front legs.  I did several adjustments to fit the mixture of sizes of 2x and 5/4 scrap wood that I had available.   I traced a paint can lid to make the curve on the top of the chair backs.

A great plan that has a similar seat and legs is the Adult Adirondack Chair, which is in Ana's book, The Handbuilt Home, on page 174.  That's a great plan because it only uses six 1x4's an one 1x2.  If I hadn't been using up the mixed scrap lumber, I would have used the Adult Adirondack Chair plan.  

Happy building!  :)  Joanne

Vintage X Back Step Stool End Table

Submitted by naomi on Fri, 06/23/2017 - 06:04

This project is one of my favourites. I loved it so much that I made 6 of them. 

They are extremely easy to make. The plans are super easy to follow.

 

Built from Plan(s)
Vintage X Back Step Stool End Table
Estimated Cost
$0 This project cost nothing because I used free pallet wood and paint that I already had.
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Chalk Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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DIY Mobile Lumber Rack

I finally have order in my garage! I built a mobile lumber rack using plans from the Rogue Engineer. My husband and I knocked out this project one Sunday afternoon. It can store a huge load of lumber and best of all, it’s portable. We are very, very pleased with the final project! Storing all our lumber on the rack has freed up a great deal of space in our garage.

Blog Link
DIY Mobile Lumber Cart
Estimated Cost
50
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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jennibee

Sun, 06/21/2015 - 16:07

I made one of these about a month ago after seeing it on the Rogue Engineer's website and just love it. It's exactly what we needed since we are always having to move things around in the garage. You did a great job.

jennibee

Sun, 06/21/2015 - 16:08

I made one of these about a month ago after seeing it on the Rogue Engineer's website and just love it. It's exactly what we needed since we are always having to move things around in the garage. You did a great job.

Our new pantry

We bought a vacation home that has such a small kitchen. I knew we needed more storage. So I checked out Ana's plans and made this bad boy based on the Simplest Armoire plans.

The home is in the mountain/lakes area of northern New Hampshire, so I wanted to bring the outside colors in. I used Valspar Cabin Red paint and the Valspar Antiquing glaze over the top after distressing it a bit.

Built from Plan(s)
Simplest Armoire
Estimated Cost
$200 +
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Valspar Cabin Red paint
Valspar Antiquing glaze
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

First time project

Submitted by keahunter on Sat, 07/04/2015 - 03:17

This was my first attempt at making anything. Thank you to Ana for providing such easy plans and the encouragement to try something. I think I'm hooked!

Built from Plan(s)
One Arm 2x4 Outdoor Sofa - Sectional Piece
2x4 Outdoor Sofa
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Seasonal And Holiday
Spring
Summer

DIY Modern Rustic Outdoor Chair

Submitted by susanshamp on Fri, 07/10/2015 - 15:07

I made this outdoor chair by looking at a variety of plans and designs from Restoration Hardware and other stores. Check out more info on the project on my blog link. Thanks for looking!

Blog Link
DIY Modern Rustic Outdoor Chair
Built from Plan(s)
Outdoor Chair - Modern Comfort Collection
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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DIY Convertible Bar / Pub Table

Submitted by susanshamp on Thu, 07/30/2015 - 16:38

This rustic modern version of a pub table has multiple uses - it can rest along a wall to make a 16 foot long bar, or rolled together to form an 8 foot long pub table. It is standard counter height 36" and will accomodate seating for 8-10 counter stools. If you don't have live edge wood slabs, you can also use construction lumber (2x8s or 2x12s) to achieve similar dimensions and versatile use in a more cost effective way.

Blog Link
DIY Live Edge Oak Pub Tables
Built from Plan(s)
Benchright Industrial Farmhouse Table
Desks that Convert to Table for our Tiny House on Wheels
Estimated Cost
Using construction lumber, approx. cost is $50 per table
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Poly on slabs, distressed black paint on base
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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kev117s

Fri, 07/31/2015 - 04:10

Awesome idea! I think I will have to try for a dining table version of this table. Do you happen to have a way to lock the 2 pieces together? 

My stainless steel kitchen island

Submitted by LRSinCA on Sat, 10/24/2015 - 22:36

I really do enjoy my island. It has great storage and the added prep space has been wonderful. With the added counter space It has aloud me to make breads and pizzas and with the stainless steel top it is a breeze to clean. I really have enjoyed Ana's website with all the great plans and tips. 

Built from Plan(s)
Build Michaela's Kitchen Island
Estimated Cost
It was a bit more expensive because of the top. In total it was around $400.00
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
I used a primer and then the Red paint on all the wood except the inside of the drawers along with the stainless steel top which I love. I used a spray primer to seal all the wood and then I used my Paint sprayer for the Red. I then used a gloss poly spay for the top coat to give it a nice shine.The stainless steel top I had made here in the Oakland, CA area. It works great to prep on and roll out pizza rounds.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Classroom wall coat/backpack/lunch rack with shelf

Submitted by jendon on Sat, 08/20/2022 - 20:13

Dear Ana,
I was able to change classrooms and needed a place for my students to hang their backpack, lunch, coat, and snow gear. I used a combination of your ideas and created this. Each shelf is 8ft. Long with cast iron supports and coat hooks. The zinc hooks were too thin and we could bend them. The wood was sanded, stained with golden oak, and routed out the edges. I pocket holed every 8 inches and joined wall board to the shelf. The coat hooks are 6 inches apart. I cannot wait for the class to see it on Monday. Thank you Ana for all the ideas and making me feel comfortable to create on my own.
Blessings,
Jennifer

Built from Plan(s)
8-Foot Long Pallet Inspired Coat Rack
Martina Bath Wall Storage Shelf with Hooks
Mirror with Hooks

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Ana White Admin

Sat, 08/20/2022 - 21:01

Thank you for sharing your projects, no doubt everybody is going to appreciate what you've built and use it everyday!

Rustic X Farmhouse Coffee Table with Storage

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 02/05/2023 - 08:54

This project was made from reclaimed wood from my office where they had built a temporary safety railing out of 2x4s and 2x6s. I added a compartment for storage. The top is stained in a classic grey. I painted the body in black followed by white. I then sanded the body to allow the black to bleed through for a distressed look.

Blog Link
Papa Bears Woodworking
Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Coffee Table [Beginner/Under $40]

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Farm Table for Birthday

Submitted by Docmike on Sun, 06/23/2019 - 20:15

This table was for my wife's birthday present.  I followed/modified the simple and pocket hole farmhouse table plans.  The table top is 1x12 pine as I couldn't find any cedar that wasn't cupped or warped after several weeks looking and wanted a wider board top.  Then we used the easiest padded bench plans, adding height as suggested to the legs and using 3 cedar 1x6's for seats.  All tops were sanded and sealed before 4 coats of marine spar poly were used.  

Thanks for the plans, Ana.  

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Table - Updated Pocket Hole Plans
Farmhouse Table - No Pocket Holes Plan
DIY Slipcover Bench Plans
Estimated Cost
$300 - $400
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax Pro Polyurethane Spar Varnish
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Planter step

I only needed one step up, but replacing the old, cracked, weird, faux concrete step with the new planter box worked great!

Built from Plan(s)
Outdoor Planter Steps or Benches
Estimated Cost
$86
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Solid color exterior stain.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Seasonal And Holiday
Spring
Summer

Little Kids Picnic Table

Submitted by JamieLynn on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 12:44

This was a really fun build. The bottom side boards were put on the outside instead of the inside (this was an accident) but it still seems very sturdy. Perfect for 2-5 years old.

Built from Plan(s)
Little Kids Picnic Table
Estimated Cost
$20
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Exterior Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Rustic X Console

Needed to add a buffet console to the empty wall in our formal dining room.

Built from Plan(s)
Rustic X Console Table
Estimated Cost
$65
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Toy Storage

Submitted by hoffer5353 on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 19:30

After our basement remodel I decided we needed some storage for our growing collection of of toys.
This project went together much more quickly than I expected. I am so happy with the results.

Built from Plan(s)
Rolling Room Divider Cubbies
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
valspar, interior semi-gloss
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Vmc107

Fri, 07/19/2013 - 07:05

hi! Ive been looking for something like this for toy storage in my living room. Were you able to post the plans to make something like this?

Industrial Coffee Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 02/16/2016 - 12:24

I was seeing this coffee table everywhere so I knew we had to make it. It's the easiest build ever. I think the only tricky part is the painting near the edge. We like a more sanded/finished top. We tried spray painting the base and then attaching the top, but then we sanded the top and the spray paint on the base near the top came off, so I had to cut in and I'm not good at that.

So we're still working on a way to do this properly. We tried making the top on the ground and then sanding & attaching it. But the top needs to be completely exact/square in order to do this. We live in a old farmhouse, so we prefer to attach it as we go - then sand. We also plane the top for a more exact and modern look. 

Blog Link
The Rugged Rooster Creations
Built from Plan(s)
Square Box Frame Coffee Table
Rectangle Box Frame Coffee Table
Box Frame Console Table
Estimated Cost
Under 50.00
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Top stained in our custom beachwood mix. A mixture of Minwax stains, Bottom spray painted in Oil Rubbed Bronze & semi-gloss polyurethane ( two coats )
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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