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Pallet Frame

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 12/31/2015 - 08:16

My son and I bulit this 8x10 frame from a pallet for a Christmas gift for my dad, who is standing in the center. 

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
We used the wood's natural finish. We sanded it first with a 60 grain and then a 120 grain.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Epoxied Craft Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 03/12/2019 - 17:22

I built this table for my wife.  I added a 1/4 round to the edge of the table.  She did all of the finish work including the top which is Unicorn Spit and epoxy.  I turned out really nice.  Thanks for the plans!

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Unicorn Spit, epoxy and interior paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Farm House Toy Box

Submitted by 2RiversFP on Sat, 02/04/2023 - 18:26

Made this using your farm house toy box plans. Modified slightly as I incorporate old firefighter equipment into most of my projects. Built the frame but instead of slats used retired fire hose. Complete with a white board on the lid. Plans were perfect and allowed me to easily modify to get the result I wanted.

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Storage Bed

Submitted by kbadd on Sun, 10/13/2013 - 22:15

Sorry there aren't more pictures of the building of it. We ended up rushing through it because a storm was moving in. In total it took about 4 hours to build the boxes and headboard. We already had the upholstered portion of the headboard that I made from scrap a few months ago so we made the bed to fit around it. We decided to leave it without a footboard so that we could slide things underneath easier. This has made storing things underneath very easy, we even keep our laundry baskets tucked underneath and we can have easy access. By making the cubbies slightly smaller we were able to make a total of 4 cubbies on each side and we can store all of our clothes and were able to get rid of our dresser.

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Valspar paint and primer in one. I'm sorry, I don't know the exact color.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

My Uncle Tom made this dollhouse bookcase for my daughter, and it's beautiful. Thanks for the plans!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 01/02/2016 - 16:22

This dollhouse bookcase was made by my Uncle Tom for my daughter. We can't wait to get it painted and get some fun furniture for it. He said it was a pretty simple project, and was able to get the materials relatively cheaper.

Estimated Cost
$60
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Hexagon Puzzle

Submitted by mtairymd on Tue, 03/19/2019 - 14:30

This is a fun and simple project to make. It consists of 12 pieces that are all the same size. The pieces are glued together to make 3 assemblies. Getting it apart or putting it together is the challenge. As always, there is a trick.

Build Instructions: https://www.instructables.com/id/Hexagon-Puzzle/

Solution: https://youtu.be/QUmHdIprCl0

Estimated Cost
$1
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
None
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Becca Trunk

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 02/09/2023 - 10:15

Thank you Ana for your detailed plans. Always so easy working on your projects.

Built from Plan(s)

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One happy little girl! And one happy Mommy!

One of the first projects from my new "workshop". I added a mirror to one end and hooks to the front and other end. My 3 year old was ecstatic about helping build it and I enjoyed every minute of it! What a fantastic way to bond and teach and grow, for both of us! Thanks for the site and the plans Ana!!!

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Latex paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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hammertime

Sun, 10/23/2011 - 08:13

Love the mirror, what a great addition. Nice job...the bonding memories will outlast the costumes by far. Way to go.

Salsa Console

We recently built our version of the Salsa console to use as a buffet/sideboard in our dining room. It turned out beautifully and we couldn't be happier with it! Check out our blog for more details :)

http://strawbridgestuff.com

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$100 (using paint and supplies on hand)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Valspar "Snowcap White" in Semi Gloss; Minwax Ebony Stain, Satin Poly finish. Details on "glaze" technique can be found on our blog post!
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Jamie's Little Car

This was my second build (easier than my first project...the Adirondack chair). Its a heavy piece and plenty sturdy as a birthday present for my one year old nephew and his sister and cousins to play on. Bought a plastic steering wheel from amazon.com. the textured paint (Anchor Gray - textured metallic by Martha Stewart was perfect for the wheels). Couldn't find the plans on ana-white but did get them from http://www.morelikehome.net/2012/10/day-26-build-little-car.html?m=1

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

adirondak chair set

Submitted by KL728MX on Tue, 01/05/2016 - 12:12

custom set of adirindack chairs i bulit for my deck. they are angled in at 20 degrees. i came up with the plans myself after looking at an older set i had purchased that were falling apart.

Estimated Cost
150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Olympic rustic cedar outdoor waterproof stain
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Crafting Console

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 02/21/2023 - 17:18

I had a loft space that was not being utilized so I created a crafting space using an Ana White Barn Door Console plan. I just started building furniture 5 years ago using a jigsaw, a miter saw, and a power drill. You are never too old to start

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Convincing My Hubby

Submitted by Klem413 on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 18:52

After finally getting my husband on the Ana White bandwagon, He cut all the wood for me and we assembled it in one afternoon. We used plywood instead of the planks, omitted the 2x4, using just the 2x6 on top, and we also attached 1x4s to the front of the "posts" that we made with 2 2x4s to cover the seam. I took about 2 or 3 days to sand and stain it and now he wants to build more!

Estimated Cost
70.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
1 coat of Minwax Wood Conditioner and 2 coats of Minwax Polyshades Bombay Mahogany with #000 steel wool in between coats.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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Rustic X end table

have not put a stain on this yet, waiting to make a pair before doing that

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$45
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
not finished yet
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Perfect Size Side Table

Submitted by J Spitzley on Thu, 01/07/2016 - 07:36

We were looking for a narrow side table for the little space we had at the end of the sofa. This table was perfect size, exactly what we were looking for and incredibly easy to make.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Less than $50.00
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Modern Farmhouse Queen

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 02/25/2023 - 18:59

We made the footboard a little taller, pattern was simple to follow and adjust to meet our needs.

Built from Plan(s)

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Reclaimed Wood Farmhouse Vanity

Using the Farmhouse Vanity plans as a guide, I built this enclosed farmhouse vanity out of a neighbor's old cedar fence and topped it with leathered granite and a ReStore sink. The finished vanity is amazing! For more, check out my blog.

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
None! That's the beauty of reclaimed wood.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Simple Outdoor Bench

Submitted by gabdannad on Fri, 10/25/2013 - 14:51

I had to modify the plans. The Size is 14" x 48". I also added a shelf at the bottom for shoes. Can't wait to replace the ugly shoe rack at the front door with this! I also used 1 x 4's for the apron. I found 1"x4"x14' at homedepot for only 3.40per piece!! So I was able to build this for less than $15. The wood has more knots than the other 1 x 4's, but if you look thru you can find some good pieces. I'm going to use this same wood to build the outdoor sectional too.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
14
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner