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Outdoor Entertaining Space
A 2-month long project to create an entertaining space in our small backyard. I started with a dining set for 6, then went on to seating around our firepit. I actually doubled the size of the Modern Outdoor Loveseat and built a 4-seat couch (added a center section for support. I also built 2 loveseats, 2 small side tables, and took some creative liberties to design a coffee table/foot rest combo. The major modification I made to the couch and loveseats was adding a back for some additional height. This really improved the comfort when leaning back. Had a great time completing this project! When lumber prices come down I'll continue the build. (2 pictures keep uploading and converting to an upside down image - no idea why, but sorry for the weird view)
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Sun, 05/30/2021 - 09:58
Outdoor Perfection!
Love the coffee table foot rest, would love to see more of the outdoor table as well! It all looks amazing and came together perfectly! Thank you for sharing, check out our Facebook page, just shared!
Spa Bench - My First Project!
My first attempt at this type of project. We needed a good place to store the pool towels. My wife asked me where I bought it from!
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Printer table (with fold down top door for VCR)
I needed a custom built printer table for the massive printer I just bought. I figured if I was going to custom build it, I might as well add a couple storage areas. Then I thought, I'm tired of having this VCR sitting on a TV tray to dub home movies to digital. So, I turned the top drawer area into a fold down face droor for easy access (and hiding) of the VCR. Turned out great.
Workbench Console with Hutch
When I first saw this and showed it to my wife it became number one on my Honey Dew list. I did not like the open space between the bottom shelf and top, saw on this site where someone put a wine rack of shorts as a second shelf. So I did the same I used 1x4 instead of the 1x10 used on bottom shelf. I also used 1x4 for the top to help eliminate the gaps between the boards that the 2x4’s would cause. To help give something for the 2x4’s and the 2x6’s to attach to I screwed 2x2’s to the 1x4’s around the edge. Gives the illusion of 2x4’s and makes for a very smooth and flat surface for the top. The Hutch I made it taller to be able to put taller things under the first shelf. I also installed lights on the top shelf and trim.
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Sun, 05/05/2013 - 23:25
I love the finish!!
This looks amazing. You did a great job. I like the look of the smoother top and the lights are a nice add on.
School Students
This is how we modified your plans. The project was built on the school campus then transported to the final site. We made this in frame sections and then assmbled with let in bracing to give ridgidness to the structure. We coverd with corrigated metalm and corrigated clear PVC glass. THe edges were covered with 2" x 2" dripedge. We will set it up on block and fill the middle with gravel to support water runoffand to give a solid walking surface. Our goal was to make a good quality movable greenhouse at the lowest cost possible.
Notes: If i was not concerned about cost, I would have used cedar 2x4 and would have used a heaviedr guage metal and glass. these two changes will raise the cost to around $1200.00
Had to adjust the width to fit better / but I did it!!
I had to adjust the width to fit my much wider "Seat".
:P...Also that rear angle was a struggle...Otherwise plans were spot on!
Thanks Ana.
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The Firetruck, Modernized.
I am a single father, and a firefighter/medic. I noticed that every time I took my son to the station with me all he wanted to do was play on the trucks. So I decided it was time he had his own.
I found the plans for the firetruck bed and though.... this would be cool, but it's a bit too simple for my tastes.
I took the original plans and made the bed two foot longer, and incorporated a pump panel on the side.
The pump panel is full of old pump dials and switches taken off of a salvaged truck Each one of them works (well... they show a reading at least) and light up when you throw one of the switches. The second switch on the pump panel controls the red lights on the top of the bed.
Inside of the bed I set up a 20 inch monitor hooked to a pc hidden in the upper storage, the PC has no keyboard or mouse, it is controlled remotely from my phone or computer via VNC, or remote desktop. It streams any and all of his favorite shows and movies from our network and allows him to interact with his mother via Skype.
We built a dash and installed a steering wheel.... (because how else would you drive the truck?) and a CB.
The CB was gutted and a county scanner was installed, so whenever he turns the CB on he can here the county dispatch
There is a pressure regulator valve on the dash (which he pretends raises and lowers the bucket) the valve has a switch underneath that turns on his flashing bubble light up top (which was also taken from an old firetruck) and starts a siren sound that I took out of an old firetruck toy that he had broken.
The ignition switch was taken off of a little tykes car that he had outgrown.
I posted this bed to reddit and the response was overwhelming! Check out some of the articles people have written about it!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/19/diy-firetruck-bed_n_2716538.ht…
http://now.msn.com/fire-truck-bed-photos-dad-makes-son-cool-bedroom
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Our Faux Fireplace!
So easy! We need to hide a return vent on the wall and a faux fireplace was an excellent solve!
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Crooked dog house
Thanks for the plan!
Classic Storage Extra Wide Media Unit
My in-laws were in need of a place for their new tv. They choose the plan and I got to work.
I really wanted it to look similar to the furniture that They already had so I used oak and provincial stain.
I surprised them by adding one pull out drawer to each side for easier location of the movie collection.
I was happy with the results!
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Sun, 04/14/2013 - 19:25
Great job!
Wow -- you did an unbelievable job of coming up with something that looks like it should have been there all along. The stain matching looks flawless. Really nice job.
Sun, 04/14/2013 - 20:34
Wow, thank you!
Thank you, that is great to hear! I really enjoyed the challenge and wanted the best for them!
Thu, 07/07/2016 - 08:54
Awesome Job!
Did you make the top and shelves out of oak plywood with edge banding?
Is that commercially available trim at the top, or did you make that?
Sofa table with Power Strip
This massive 10 foot sofa table had to be built in 2 sections for transport, then re-attached in place. Power strip is in a hidden cubby in the center of the table with a cover that pops off when in use. Boards cover the end of the table to prevent the kitties from hiding behind the couch.
Used a combination of several plans to create my own design!
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Toddler Stools
I thought you had a plan for these but I'm looking through and the closest I can find is the Vintage Step Stool. Either way it is because of your site that I have learned and become comfortable with building so I thought I would share these stools here. I made a little toddler chair to go with them to that you can see on my blog. Thanks for helping to make things like this possible!!
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Wed, 04/17/2013 - 11:06
Nice design! The colors are
Nice design! The colors are fun and cheery, too.
X Console
For my first build I am super proud. Plans were very understable & made it easy to build. Definitely looking forward to building more things!
Bathroom Wall Storage
Here's the second project I tackled from The Handbuilt Home, the Bathroom Wall Storage unit. The first photo is according to the plan specs. I liked this project so much that I built a second one for the smaller bathroom using 1x6's instead of 1x10's, so it's not as deep. Drilling the shelf pin holes without a jig took forever on the first shelf! I bought a Kreg Shelf Pin Jig to try out on the second one, and had it done in minutes! It's so nice to have pretty storage in the bathrooms!
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In reply to Very nice! by Debi G
Tue, 07/16/2013 - 17:56
Thank you!
Thanks Debi! I'm so glad I bought Ana's book!
Except that now, of course, I'm addicted to building!
Move over Restoration Hardware!
I actually emailed Restoration Hardware and although they no longer carry this chair , it was priced starting at 795$!! Not even close to what it cost me to make it myself. I spent 88 $ on the cushions, 5$ on screws and approx 65$ on the wood so all together this chair cost me about 158$. Thanks Ana!
Sandbox with Seat
I tried to make a similar sand box as yours but as space was limited I decided to only make a 1 seat version. As a first attempt of making something proper I think it turned out well. Base frame is made of 4 x2s and the lid and seat contruction it pallet wood planed to make it nice and smooth. Granddaughter loves it.
Dresser
Liked this project. Make sure all the pieces are straight or you will have issues. And having an extra person to help with drawer slides made a huge difference.