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Modern Adirondack chair

Submitted by Lui on Sun, 11/21/2021 - 19:40

A slightly modified version of the Modern Adirondack chair. A neighbor walked by and commented that it was a cool new chair. I replied that it had been surprisingly easy to build. He was clearly surprised and asked, "YOU built it?" He's a carpenter and I'm a psychologist, so he obviously did not expect me to be able to build anything that looked even half decent. When he recovered from his surprise, he pointed out all the imperfections and offered advice on how I could do a better job next time... :-D

Built from Plan(s)
Modern Easy Build Adirondack Chair

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tower

Teeny bathroom storage tower.  Modified size to 12"w x 26"h x 10"d.

Blog Link
"T" is for Teeny
Built from Plan(s)
Wire Basket Bath Storage Tower
Estimated Cost
$10.00
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
1. Two coats Behr French Roast paint and primer in one
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

child Adirondack

Submitted by angele2003 on Sat, 06/15/2013 - 13:51

Hello, I was looking for a unique gift for a baptism baby.I started this chair with great enthusiasm. Gradually after my job, I made ​​one mois.Du cutting the pallet until making coussins.J 'I used paint 0% solvent. I am very happy for the first time. I will now make a model adult.Conseil: Paint before because after the assembly is much more diffcile.Faire just after retouching at the screws. Start you! Thank you Ana. PS: Excus me for my English , Im french

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Modified Reclaimed Wood Console Table

Submitted by Radcrafter on Wed, 05/20/2015 - 21:45

I needed a console table that would fit in a fairly small spot and knew as soon as I saw this plan that I wanted to create something very similar in a scaled down version. Made a few modifications to the original other than size, like using a solid piece of wood for both the top and bottom panels.

The building plans are easy to follow and it all went together easily. I included the modified cuts on my blog if anyone else out there needs a little table like this one.

Blog Link
DIY Small Console Table
Built from Plan(s)
Reclaimed Wood Console Table
Estimated Cost
$30 (but I used wood from other projects which kept the cost down)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr Latex Paint for the body and a mix of Special Walnut and Dark Walnut stain from Minwax for the drawers and bottom panel.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Outdoor Sofa Finished!

My first furniture building project!

Built from Plan(s)
2x4 Outdoor Sofa
Estimated Cost
$800NZ (including cushions)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Stain
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Christmas Tree Crate

Submitted by vivi63 on Thu, 12/02/2021 - 08:46

Ana, thanks for sharing this project.
I saw this crate and I decided to build it this year.
I changed it up a bit to accommodate my tree size. Mine measures 24".
I left it natural wood color, I think it brings up rustic look that I was going for. :)
It is very easy to build and it looks fantastic!
Thanks,
Merry Christmas!

Built from Plan(s)
Wood Christmas Tree Collar

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Little Helper Tower

Submitted by artkdz on Sun, 04/10/2011 - 12:02

Built this helper tower for my munchkin so she has a safer place to stand when she wants to help us in the kitchen.  Put a mosaic on the front and painted it to match the mosaic and the red color on some of the walls in our kitchen (hard to see in the photo).  I am thinking of velcroing some ribbon to the sides to cover the screws and hinges.  If I use velcro, then I can take it off easily to tighten the screws in the hinges if needed.

Built from Plan(s)
The Littlest Helper Tower
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Step Stool

Submitted by aennali on Mon, 06/17/2013 - 16:54

This cute step stool is my first build from Ana's book.

It is made of macrocarpa, and finished with "teak" water-based stain by Resene, danish oil, and clear furniture wax.

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
This piece is finished with "teak" water-based stain by Resene, danish oil, and clear furniture wax.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Y Truss Round Table

Submitted by Gcomfort on Tue, 05/26/2015 - 05:33

Using the "Y Truss Round Table" plans, I created a 48" table with metal accents.

Built from Plan(s)
Modern Industriual Round Table
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Gcomfort

Fri, 06/05/2015 - 08:11

The table top is 1.5 inches thick made up of 2 layers of 3/4 inch think plywood. The top layer of the table top is hickory plywood (the top and bottom layers of the plywood are hickory). The base layer of the table top is 3/4 inch general plywood from Home Depot.

Thanks, again.

bcolligen

Sat, 09/19/2015 - 11:18

I actually looked at the hardware stores for something similar before you answered by comment.  I wasn't able to find anything that I thought would work.  Do you remember what the aluminum is used for in other jobs?  Or what area you found it in?  

A family member suggested using the metal stips that hold down the end of carpet, but it's not long enough for the table.

Thank you!

Tree Wall Shelf with lights

Quick, easy and inexpensive build... I opted not to do the rounded corners at the base of the tree as I was in a hurry.

Built from Plan(s)
Christmas Tree Shelf
Estimated Cost
$25
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax espresso
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Rustic Bathroom Vanity

Submitted by ivyfamily5 on Wed, 12/15/2021 - 09:51

I built Ana Whites Bathroom vanity with drawers. I love how easy the plans are to follow and even adjust. I tweaked the measurements to fit the space I had. After supplies, I spent a bit less than a store bough vanity, and it is solid wood rather than the cheap materials the less expensive store bought one. It turned out beautiful! I also built the mirror frame and the shelves to match. Thank you, Ana, for your amazing website, plans, videos, and confidence to tackle the projects myself. My daughter chose the mahogany stain because she loved the way it sounds..."It's Mahogany!"

Built from Plan(s)
Rustic Bathroom Vanities

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Workbench

Submitted by mnewton on Wed, 04/13/2011 - 05:52

I have two little girls and two nieces...so I do not get to build boy stuff very often.

This was the second workbench I built as a birthday gift. I painted the first one white and did not round off the edges. There was some confusion as to what it was supposed to be. So, I painted the second one black and found a cardboard circular saw blade at Hobby Lobby that I painted metalic silver.

Blog Link
Workbench
Built from Plan(s)
Toy Workbench
Estimated Cost
$15-20
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Texas size wooden cooler

I have used one of your cooler plans to create this one of a kind piece. Love your website - Thank you !

Built from Plan(s)
Wood Cooler by Birds and Soap
Estimated Cost
$60
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
orange/red solid stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Jody Knowles

Mon, 06/01/2015 - 12:20

Been thinking about making one of these. As a Texan this one definitely appeals to me !

Great job, it looks really nice.

Easy Build Planked Wood headboard

Submitted by cooperjd on Thu, 05/28/2015 - 06:49

This one was very straightforward and pretty easy, and it gave me an excuse to finally buy an air compressor and finish nailer. i did the building, and my wife did the staining to give the new wood an older look. it turned out great we think.

Built from Plan(s)
Easy Build Wood Headboard (All Mattress Sizes)
Estimated Cost
150
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Play kitchen

Submitted by SoCalMom on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 15:32

This was my first major build and while not perfect and I was little clunky building along the way, I’m happy with how it turned out and I think the girls will love it for Christmas. We are beach dwellers and surfers, but I’m also a former (always) a farm girl as well, so we put a surfing pig on it too. I wanted to keep it whimsical a bit so put starfish knobs for the burners. Took me a long time and more money than average probably because of learning curve as well as having to sneak work on it between working, toddler and infant. I got a Kreg and more tools for Christmas, so I am looking forward to more building! 

update: My little destroyer broke the door within 10 minutes because it was too big for her to work around. So I “remodeled” it and made the door just the top half so that is her oven. MUCH BETTER. Now she can use it far easier and it isn’t dropping to the floor. 

Built from Plan(s)
Simple Play Kitchen Stove
DIY Play Kitchen with Back Wall
One Piece Play Kitchen
Estimated Cost
for actual used materials, somewhere around 125
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Paint and contact paper
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Live-Edge Coffee Table

This is a special order for a life-long friend. This beautiful coffee table features a live-edge pine slab with metal legs and a removable lower shelf. The finish has a light burn and pecan stain and finish. It fits in nicely in its new home and compliments the other side table with metal legs. Love having my creations in the homes of friends and family!

Blog Link
https://hmwoodcrafts.com

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Modish Adirondack Chair

Submitted by imatt86 on Sun, 04/17/2011 - 09:07

I built this in an afternoon and painted the next day. It was quite fun. BIG TIP!!! Paint BEFORE you build!

Built from Plan(s)
Modern Adirondack Chair
Estimated Cost
$60
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Primer + Paint all in one
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Easy, Inexpensive and Super Strong Movable Work Bench

I needed a nice work bench or table for my new 12" Ridgid miter saw. This thing is a beast so it needed to be super strong and I also wanted it to be moveable so we can optimistically be able to park in the garage some day.

I had a 2 x 4 and a few 4 x 4 posts. I went and bought a sheet of mdf and some lag screws and here is what happened.

It's super strong, moveable and works like a dream. Plus there is plenty of room to add removable boxes on each side to hold up large lumber.

For around $15, you can't beat it!

Blog Link
On Bliss Street
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
au naturale
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Christmas Gift

I built this as a Christmas gift. The overall length was shortened to 6' long, I only used two legs, however I built the bench with three legs overall length 6'.  Finished to match chairs purchased from overstock.com

Built from Plan(s)
Triple Pedestal Farmhouse Table
Triple Pedestal Farmhouse Bench
Estimated Cost
$275.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Custom with four coats of Simi gloss polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Christmas tree shelf

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 12/26/2021 - 12:34

I love the Christmas tree shelf! It was so easy and fun to make!

Built from Plan(s)
Christmas Tree Shelf

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