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Custom Garage Shelves

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 10/12/2024 - 09:44

This is a combination of the Ultimate Garage Shelving Plans (https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/ultimate-garage-shelving…) and the Best DIY Garage Shelves (https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/best-diy-garage-shelves-…). We mostly followed the Ultimate plans but didn't add the metal supports. Instead, we had shorter spans and were able to attach the shelves to the upper part of our metal storage shed. Simple plans, easy to understand, took a weekend for two adults to complete.

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Farmhouse Doll Bed

Submitted by TeamR-K on Tue, 12/11/2012 - 13:04

My handy husband whipped this little bed up from the leftover wood of the rustic "X" end table! I love it so much, a great toy / newborn prop!! I wanted to finish it with the steel wool/vinegar method, but it was too late, he already painted it. I love it just the way it is! Thank you for the awesome plan!!

Estimated Cost
$15 - or free if you use leftover pieces of wood
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Paint-Beautitone Satin Finish
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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spiceylg

Wed, 12/12/2012 - 05:26

Nice build, but the baby steals the show. What an absolutely precious baby and picture! The stuffed lamb is adorable, too, lol!

5 tator tots (not verified)

Tue, 12/18/2012 - 11:37

Our baby is due in a few weeks...makes me want my husband to build this just for pictures! Adorable baby!

Rustic Dresser

Submitted by kmh380 on Sun, 09/21/2014 - 20:20

9 drawer dresser made out of African mahogany wood. 

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Matte poly
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced

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Hall tree

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 09/20/2020 - 19:24

This is the third hall tree I made from this site. Love how easy the plans are to follow!

Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Paint and stain

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Drop Leaf Table

Submitted by burgan on Sat, 12/15/2012 - 11:29

Didn't use the wheels, so I lengthened the legs to compensate. Also I didn't make it round but instead cut the corners off and used a router on the edge. We use it mostly for puzzles.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$80
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Antiqued in blue with a white base.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Farm table/bench combo

Submitted by Junkyard15 on Fri, 09/26/2014 - 05:48

I used the plans for the Fancy X Farmhouse table, but customized the lengths of both the bench and table to fit our room and to the sizes we wanted.  Thanks Ana!

Estimated Cost
Wood was less than $200.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Gel Stain and Minwax Poly
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Rustic X Coffee table by Corey

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 01/10/2017 - 14:29

I had a great time building this coffee table and the instructions were easy to follow, especially for a beginner like me. Thanks Ana! 

Estimated Cost
$80
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

4x4 Truss Benches

Submitted by wbengle77 on Wed, 09/23/2020 - 09:14

Made these to match my truss table. I am very happy with the end result.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
60 each
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
I used an antiquing wax, milk paint for the top and sides. Then I used butcher block oil and wax to finish.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Simple Outhouse for Homestead

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/21/2024 - 09:26

I'm a 60-year-old woman and this project took me two weeks to complete. I found AnaWhite.com from the Girl in the Woods video on YouTube whereas I watched her build this outhouse. I'd never built anything except chicken coops, dog and bird houses.
I don't live off grid but felt having an outhouse might come in handy during a power outage. It has a solar outdoor light, a pull chain interior solar light and poly roof. I used a screen door spring so the door closes automatically and hook and eye closure to secure the door on the inside.
I didn't have many options of where to place it because I live on a little two-acre homestead, so I wanted it to be pretty.
It makes me smile when I look at it.
P.S. I'm going to start building the firewood shed next week. I love this site!

Built from Plan(s)

Media built-ins

Submitted by unhootchie on Wed, 12/19/2012 - 22:31

I wanted to build some cabinets to his our computer, stereo, game consoles, and seeing machines. I needed something that would allow a remote control to work through, so I used decorative metal sheeting found at the orange hardware store. They're built to be nearly flush with the fireplace. The left cabinet is made of 1x8s and measures 36"x36". There are 2 interior shelves. The shelves are slightly shorter cuts, measuring 34 1/2. The right cabinet is the same as the left, but with a 18"x36" unit kreg jigged to the front. That was to accommodate the larger media units while keeping the cabinet flush with the fireplace.

The fronts are just 2" trim frames with metal sheeting screwed to the inside. I used metal corner braces to hold the corners in place. They're mitered corners. The hinges are cheap $2 hinges and magnetic closures hold the doors closed.

I also made the mantle. It's a piece of 1x12 on top with a flat foam piece of molding and 2 corner pieces.

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
None yet. Will be white washed
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Rustic X coffee table - first project!!

A little warmer than I had planned but very happy with my completed first project. Thanks Ana!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
~200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Sliding Door Console w/ Fireplace

Submitted by schke1 on Sat, 01/14/2017 - 15:40

I used the Sliding Door Console and modified it for a 36" Electric Fireplace insert.  Behind the doors are the shelves as per the original design.  

I did purchase the door track - and used reclaimed wood for the doors.  These pieces are about 1/4 - 3/4" wide and vary in color.  

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Wood was around $125. Door hanger was just under $100. Fireplace was $349.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Miniwax Dark Walnut and Polycrylic - No stain on reclaimed wood
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Daybed with Storage Trundle Drawer (Modified)

Submitted by Honeyb65 on Sat, 09/26/2020 - 10:05

Great plans for a really useful storage daybed! I modified the plans to include a slat back and rustic x sides, as well as changing the Trundle drawers to a single drawer to fit my exercise equipment. I finished the daybed with stain and chalk paint in old white and Paris Grey distressed for the perfect shabby chic look!

Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Varathane stain in Dark Walnut, Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White, color wash over the white with Paris Grey and then sanded for the white and some of the stain to show through.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Rustic Coffee Bar

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/28/2024 - 10:22

This coffee bar is build with three different kinds of wood. The top and bottom shelf are floor boards from a 150 yr old barn. The front and side panels are siding from a 200 yr old barn. The legs were cut from a tree on my property. I used an Alaskan chainsaw mill to get them to thickness and a table saw to square them up. Assembled with nails, where visible for the antique look and a screws where not visible. Natural finish for natural appearance. - David Girard - (G-rod Enterprises)

Wall Mount Coat Rack Tree -- Style Meets Function

This is a coat rack that I recently built for a friend of mine who was struggling with a way to organize her kiddos' coats and packs. She doesn't have a coat closet off of the entry way, so we installed this wall-mount tree design on an interior hallway as you enter the home. This would also be cute in a kid's room or a mudroom. I posted step-by-step instructions with pictures on my blog at www.momthebuilder.net. Let me know what you think!

Estimated Cost
100
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Semi-gloss interior white paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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king bed from reclaimed barn wood

Submitted by rebarn14 on Fri, 10/03/2014 - 07:24

First project from dad tearing down his barn. Used ana's plans for queen bed and added to fit king dimensions. Husband also requested a tall bed so I added 6 inches to her measurements.

Estimated Cost
$80 bc I used reclaimed wood. Most of that is screws and plywood
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Stained with a mix of dark oak and black. Many coats of polyurethane bc it soaked in to the old wood
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Cassidy King Bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 01/16/2017 - 18:19

We executed the Cassidy King bed plan to the letter apart from the shims decoration on the head and footboard. We opted for trimming both the head and footboard with some simple trim to keep the design clean. We also used 2x12s for the side rails and added extra frame supports to ensure the bed was extra sturdy, and it is rock solid! As you can see from some of the pictures after putting the bed together using our box springs we felt it made the mattress look too high. We then decided to put down ¾ inch plywood and take out the box springs (our mattress is really thick, nearly 18’’). All in all, we are very pleased with how this plan turned out. Thank you, Anna, for your awesome plans! This is the third project we have made from your site and all of them have turned out true to the plans and looking really nice.  

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Sherwin Williams Classic Cherry stain and Sherwin Williams Poly
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Barn door Console

Submitted by Steve1980 on Sat, 10/03/2020 - 07:22

My first project, I built it out of rough cut lumber that I cut on my parents portable sawmill. Took me three weekends to build, turned out pretty good, but I would change how I did a few things.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$150-$200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Burned all the wood with a hand held torch
Varathane triple thick
Varathane grey stain
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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