Coffee table
Thank u so much Ana for making this possible
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Reclaimed-wood bed
My friend asked me to build a "forever bed" for her son. So I pulled up some plans, and she LOVED this headboard. But wanted a footboard to hold the comforter on. So, I built the headboard, realized how easy it was, and invited her over to help build the footboard. She was so excited that she helped build her son's bed!
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Estimated Cost
$400
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax mahogany stain - 3 coats, topped with 2 coats of Minwax high gloss polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Rustic X Farmhouse Table
We were able to finish this table after work one afternoon and stain it the next day. (we have a 16 month old also, so you can do it! :) ) I wanted a similar style I had found at World Market that retailed for $700 we were able to complete this entire table for $100 including all hardware and stain. LOVE it so much and get SO many compliments on it. Thanks so much!
Shelby
The Dandy Lion
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
A satin poly with espresso stain in one
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Farmhouse Table
I made this table for me and my wife. We love how it turned out! Approximate dimensions are 83"L x 37"W x 30"H.
I planed the table top boards down to around 1 1/4". After assembly, I used a hand plane and a belt sander to even out any unevenness, then I used my random orbital sander and gradually increased grit to 320. Sanded lightly between finish coats.
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Estimated Cost
$100-$150
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Rustoleum Kona stain, and about 6 coats of Vermont natural coatings heirloom wipe on poly in satin.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Trofast storage
Built this to clear up my son's room a bit. Lots of flexible storage for his legos, rock collection, art supplies, and everything else cluttering up his room.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Farm table
First attempt ever at building anything! Probably took me a lot longer than it should have, but I'm very proud of the result
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Low Activity Table
With three little kids we needed some place to put the loads of toys that we have. The first time I saw this - I knew I had to build it!
This project was quite the task. For me building is a breeze - it's the painting that is the process!!!
I started working on this on Sunday last week - it was built in about 3-4 hours. Painting took forever, and three colors!
Love for you to check out my blog post with all the details, even my painting flub up.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$108...$70 in wood, $30 in Wheels, $8 in paint.
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Sanded...primed...sanded...random painting experience...ended with Rustolium Kola - Semi-gloss.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Picnic Table for my girls
Big Kids Picnic table. Made this for my daughters and they absolutely love it. Just the right size for a 9 and 6 y/o.
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Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Rustic X Bench
I adjusted the measurements for the console to make a bed bench. The over all length is 66.5", making each horizontal 2x2 26" long. The 2x4 legs are now 18" heigh. Love the end result.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$50-80 depending on supplies on hand
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr Shiny luster
Kona stain/poly
Kona stain/poly
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Fri, 01/06/2017 - 19:21
My take on it - as an entryway bench
I haven't finished it yet, but thanks for the height modification!
https://mrsonthemove.wordpress.com/2017/01/07/entryway-bench/
In reply to My take on it - as an entryway bench by Cazeliea
Sat, 05/23/2020 - 21:01
Love it!
Love it!
Wed, 01/22/2020 - 08:14
What are the circles?
What are the brown spots on the front of the legs? Are those just glued on buttons?
In reply to What are the circles? by Richard6959
Sat, 05/23/2020 - 20:56
Decorative nail heads. I…
Decorative nail heads. I think they screw in.
Thu, 01/30/2020 - 09:49
What was used for the…
What was used for the decorative circles at the bottom of each leg? Its not mentioned anywhere in the plans and I can't tell from the pictures what was used. Please explain. Thanks.
In reply to What was used for the… by Richard6959
Sat, 05/23/2020 - 20:56
Just as a decoration. They…
Just as a decoration. They serve no actual function!
Concrete top
I changed up the legs because I had a beautiful piece of reclaimed wood I've been looking to use. I did use these plans for the concrete top and it turned out great! Just followed all of her advice. It's very smooth, almost feels like soft cotton, with only tiny bubbles. Thanks for the great plans!
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Estimated Cost
$20 for the wood and $25 for the concrete top
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Weathered Oak
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
My Kids Clara Table
This is actually my second build. I made my dad some Hyde end tables for his deck at the cabin and they went up in the fall before I could get pictures.
For this, I sold an Ikea kids table to pay for it. Most of the wood I had from my dad's basement and went ahead and bought an MDF table top for $8. I want to save up for the big kreg jig kit. I could have actually gotten two table tops out of one sheet if I had altered some dimensions. But build the base first before I bought the top.
Project itself wouldn't take too long if I had more clamps, and no kids! :) And next time I will be spraying!!!
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Estimated Cost
$8
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
leftover white paint
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
Pergola
Built this great pergola from Anna's Weatherly Pergola Plan. I am very pleased on how it turned out. This was a fairly simple build and I added a few of my own touches to it. I used Red Cedar as my wood of choice. I also added a great Olympic Stain + Sealer to help keep it looking brandnew. I hope y'all enjoy the pictures.
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Estimated Cost
$650
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Olympic Stain+Sealer 704 Redwood
Pieces where first cut to size then sprayed with a Graco TrueCoat Plus. After drying the pergola was assempled.
Pieces where first cut to size then sprayed with a Graco TrueCoat Plus. After drying the pergola was assempled.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
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Sun, 04/13/2014 - 11:17
Awesome picture
I just wanted to say that 4th picture is so cool looking. Love the dark clouds and blue sky. Very nice pergola, by the way.
Clubhouse Bed Home Depot Style
Plans were easy to follow. After my younger daughter fell down the original ladder, I changed them out with steps. They have a better incline. I finished assembly in day one. Then paint on day two.
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Estimated Cost
500
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
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My entry way bench in Hickory
The Shelf Help app helped me customize this to my space, the plans were excellent. Thank you!
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Sat, 10/23/2021 - 17:14
Thank you for sharing!
We are so happy you tried out Shelf Help! It looks amazing~
Farmhouse Table with "X" legs
Hubby and I built this as our first build! It's a modified version of your farmhouse table. We spliced together your farmhouse table plans and a plan for a desk with "x" legs. We modified the dimensions to fit our formal dining room. We just hosted our first ever Thanksgiving dinner at our new home, and fed my whole family on this table. Everyone loved it! Thanks for the inspiration!
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax Dark Walnut, Polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Harvest Table DIY
Submitted by Valeria Green -
My husband built this table and bench for my son and his wife. He is presently building another by request for a young couple.
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Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
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New Locker!
This was such a fun and easy build! I love, love, love it! I work at a lumber yard, so I was able to have my awesome lumber guy get me some good straight boards. Straight boards are a must! I had my husband help get the first peices screwed together, but after that, it was easy enough to do myself.I don't have a cool nail gun, but I do have a rockin' hammer drill that did the job. I also don't have a kreg jig (birthday wish!) but using stainable/paintable wood putty, the finish came out great.I used the screws I had on hand, 2 1/2 drywall screws, and 1 1/2 finish nails for the frame.I used 1/4 Lauan for the backing, I painted it before nailing it on.
Super fun easy build. It feels nice to build my own stuff, and my husband it totally diggin' me using the power tools:)
Kyli
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$60
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
To finish I sanded with my random orbital sander (120 grit), primed twice, and painted twice, sanding between coats. I'm pretty sure I used the color Playa Azul from Do It Best.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Rustic Whitewash Box
We recently got a new puppy and the toys were all over the house. I decided to make a simple yet practical box for his toys....I'm sure the box will be chewed up soon :)
Wood type: Pine
Finish: Water based polyurethane, Minwax walnut stain, white acrylic paint.
Cut List: Only one 1" x 6" x 8' board was needed for this box.
Full detail instructions on my blog:
http://www.woodworkingfourdummies.com/blog/rustic-whitewash-box
Cheers,
Ian
Estimated Cost
8 dollars
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Water based polyurethane, Minwax walnut stain, white acrylic paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
2x4 Rustic Outdoor Bench
Submitted by Carla Santiago on Facebook -
We did a bench, I got your plans off Pinterest. We just put a slight slant to the back and we love it. Thanks for the great plans.
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Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Raised Garden Bed Variations
Our 1x6 cedar fence posts were like $2.39 each, but the 1x4's were $1.17 each, so $9.36 for the cedar plus about $2.50 for the trim. But on the 2nd bed, we opted to use 4x4 @ 8' cedar that I got for half off (@$8) because there were 3 "beat up" pieces left. So our total was @ $13 each.
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Estimated Cost
$13.00
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
No finish
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
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Ana White Admin
Fri, 10/08/2021 - 10:39
Lovely!
Very nice and festive, thank you for sharing!