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Farmhouse TV console table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 02/17/2023 - 11:45

I built this TV console based on Ana’s plan and some modifications from The Turquoise home. Made it 6’ long and a bit lower to fit all my elephants below the TV.
It turned out beautiful and suuuper heavy.
Thank you Ana!

Built from Plan(s)

Smaller Dog Crate / Kennel

Submitted by pamin on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 12:56

Smaller version of Ana's Dog Kennel. Took me about 3 weeks (working on weekends and few hours after work). Made from maple and cherry.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$70 ( I had the tools, just needed to by the wood)
Finish Used
Semi-Gloss Poly, sanding in between (120 -> 180 -> 220 -> 400 -> 600)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Cindy from Indiana (not verified)

Sun, 11/06/2011 - 16:07

This really looks fabulous! Great job!

As a 'dog family', we always have rescues and visitors on board. This looks so much better than anything I've seen in stores and for less money, too.

I'm definitely adding this to my to-do list.

P.S. Your pup is adorable, too! ;-)

Ejade

Tue, 12/06/2011 - 16:44

I have 2 yorkies and would LOVE to make this for them, this is sooooo going on my todo list.

Koli is tooo cute as well!!!

Proud2busmc (not verified)

Sun, 07/22/2012 - 06:43

This version looks great, how did you do the sides to make it look fancier? I love the personal touches on this crate!

20 Sec Tidy Up Coffee Table

Submitted by vdregz on Fri, 10/25/2013 - 17:19

This project should have only taken me a few hours, but with a little one to take care of, I managed to make it take forever!
Super simple plan to follow - absolutely love how it turned out!

Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Dark Walnut
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Modern Angle Chair

Hello Ana, I decided to modernize your project a little ...
This is 3DS MAX ... ;)
Thank you for your work ...
Regards, Serge...

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced

Action Figure playset

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 01/19/2016 - 11:03

Action figure playset built from firehouse playset plans.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$30 Canadian
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Mirror hidden shelf

Submitted by Bread0186 on Fri, 04/14/2023 - 17:52

Built 2 of these for some friends. One of them plans on putting it in the wall! Loved the build and they love the product.

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DIY Farmhouse King Size Bed

Ever since we moved into our current home, our master bedroom headboard has been at the top of our my project list. I knew I wanted a beautiful farmhouse style headboard. What I didn’t want was the heavy retail price tag. I searched high and low at places like Target, Wayfair, Amazon and even Walmart without finding an affordable option for us.

There is this perfect vantage point of our bedroom from the glider in my son’s room. I remember staring at that empty wall space above our bed for years, it felt like, while rocking our son to sleep. Just willing a headboard to appear. I wanted it so bad I could taste it. Something about looking at that same view, night after night, and waiting, waiting, waiting for it to happen just makes me appreciate it so much more now that it’s here, as so often happens in life.

This project inevitably got put on hold over the years after one thing or another got in the way. Either we didn’t have the time to devote to it, or we always had something else to put our money into. Untilllll I stumbled across Ana White’s Farmhouse Headboard Plans.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
~ $200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Valspar off the shelf white in semi gloss applied with paint sprayer in several, thin coats with sanding in between.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Easter Dinner

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 03/28/2016 - 08:10

For our first Easter, my wife wanted to bring both our families together to celebrate in our new home. I've never done any woodworking before but the plans from Ana and Shanty2Chic allowed me to stretch my creativity. I got some awesome power tools from my father and started cutting away. 2 weeks later we were eating, drinking, and laughing over a 106" farmhouse style dining table. The materials were from the local home store and it was untreated lumber. Because of my inexperience I bought Prime Douglas Fir. The table took 4 of us to move from the detached garage to the living room. Who knew that wood was so heavy!!! Thanks to Ana and the girls at Shanty2Chic for some great tips. I relied on the pocket holes to attach the top boards but added a 4x4 in the middle for a feature piece to the table. The table top support beams are through tenon and mortise (I researched this on YouTube) but shimmed a bit since I didn't make them 100% perfect. The bottom 4x4 support is laid into the 4x4 on the leg support. Such fun, and am definitely looking to start more (perhaps with a lighter wood) projects soon. I'll continue to post any/all future projects.

Estimated Cost
$115 - $125
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
5:1 Varathane Weathered Gray Stain/Poly Blend and Dark Walnut
I also sanded the first coat with 180 Grit in some areas and then rag stained some Dark Walnut and immediately wiped it off with a lint-free rag.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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Easy to Build DIY Lemonade Stand

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 07/30/2023 - 14:54

This is based on Ana's Lemonade Stand project- I made it taller and wider, added casters. It was a hit with the birthday girl and the customers!

Amy of The Navy House Goods Co. @thenavyhousegoodsco

Built from Plan(s)

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Outdoor Wood Cooler

Submitted by wcoombs30 on Fri, 01/10/2014 - 07:59

Philadelphia Phillies Outdoor Wood Cooler, I used a 48qt cooler and enclosed with pressured treated wood. I also ran plumbing from the spout and attached a brass faucet so it can be emptied when you want to. Three handles were also attached one each side to carry it and one on the lid so it can be opened.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$70
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Outdoor Polyurethane Varnish
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Seasonal And Holiday

Bunk beds

Submitted by billr76502 on Sun, 12/15/2019 - 08:49

Customers wanted bunk beds for their grandchildren. Everything was custom and change orders galore lol.

Estimated Cost
2200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Sherwin Williams solo paint
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced

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Farmhouse Media Cabinet (wall unit)

Submitted by bwblack2 on Wed, 01/15/2020 - 14:34

This project started as an idea to build a single Farmhouse Media Cabinet with a "42 tv mounted above it. I quickly realized that this space deserved so much more. Fast forward through weeks of debate and scouring the internet for inspiration, before finally settling on what you see pictured above. The first decision we made was to buy a monstrous 75", then everything else fell in to place from there. The tight stairwell leading to the basement forced me to build this unit in 6 sections (2 farmhouse media cabinets, 2 flanking cabinets, and 2 bookshelves.) It ended up sprawling 17' long when it was all said and done, but it fills the space so beautifully. It was by far the largest project I've ever tackled, but it was totally worth the hard work. Big shout out to Ana White for the inspiration!! 

Estimated Cost
$1200-$1500
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax(Early American), and Behr Premium Plus Ultra (Maui Mist)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Outdoor Sectional

Submitted by rachelmlee on Sun, 01/26/2020 - 20:23

This was my first real woodworking project and was so much fun! I use my deck much more now and am excited to build more!

Estimated Cost
$500 (with cushions)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Varathane Jacobean stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Cubby Organizer (Pottery Barn Inspired)

This cubby organizer is great for storage, displaying collectibles or as an advent calendar. I'm using mine in my mini-workshop for storing tools and supplies I use frequently when woodworking. Tutorial can be found at my blog here: http://betweennapsontheporch.net/build-a-cubby-organizer-pottery-barn-i… Thanks Ana for supplying the plans!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$40
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
I used Sherwin Williams Dover White paint for a soft white. Stain would work great for this piece, too.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

King Size Platform Frame

Submitted by EndGrain on Wed, 07/18/2012 - 08:46

I based my bed off of the Fillman Platform Bed plans. Just bumped the dimensions up to fit my mattress and added the mid supports. The frame was built using 2x6 boards taken from a fallen barn. I ripped 2 2x6 boards down the center to make the the supports for the slats. My feet are 3 2x6's screwed together and then attached to the frame. Next time I will cut a notch out of the feet so that I can rest the bed on them and then try to find some old lag bolts to attach them to the bed. The frame was put together using a Kreg Jig. I put the Cedar boards on to dress the front and sides up some and to help keep the slats from showing when the sheets were tucked in. My finish is 1 coat of Linseed Oil and 2 coats of Teak Oil.

Let me know if you have any further questions on this build. As soon as I find some doors I will be building a head board for this bed.

Estimated Cost
$150 ish
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Linseed and Teak Oil
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Farmhouse Small End Table

Submitted by mpjacob08 on Mon, 05/25/2020 - 09:33

My 2nd ever build! Made to match farmhouse beginner coffee table. This is the smaller size posted. So Easy! Thank you for the plan and for the videos. I love them and am learning so much!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Varathane golden oak stain, spray shellac, Varathane water based polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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