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Coffee Table

Submitted by Malka on Wed, 09/13/2017 - 00:34

Coffee table stained in Jacobean, and finished with Minwax satin Poly.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$80
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Jacobean Stain and Satin Poly
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Outdoor bench (inside)

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 10/07/2021 - 11:02

I took the plans for the out door bench and using wood from a friends deck remodel I build a indoor bench. My wife was going to paint it, but we like the way it looks. We still want to add pads to the bench.

Built from Plan(s)

Dollhouse Bookcase

Submitted by donnas on Wed, 03/16/2011 - 09:24

I built this doll house bookcase for my little girl for her Birthday. And she loves it!
I used white pine. I did not want to use paint. I did 5 coats of clear stain. I like the look of the natural wood and the knots to show.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
clear stain (5 coats)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

pub height table

Submitted by knich27 on Sun, 06/02/2013 - 16:05

Bar height table witb 4 chairs and 2 benches. My mom wanted a new table big eight to sit 6 to 8 people, I think it can fit 10 though!

Estimated Cost
$500
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax red elm gel stain and 5 coats of poly
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

garden potting stand

I made this for the April Cent-Sational Salvage Challenge where you had to incorporate a kitchen utensil that you purchased at Habitat ReStore into your project and spend no more than $15!  I used a kitchen sink- it's the only kitchen utensil my ReStore had!  I used 2" x 4" for the entire project and left the sink unattached so that it can double as a kids water table later.  For the finish, I used a light blue latex paint, gave it a sanding to expose the wood, then wiped with Dark Walnut stain.  This gave it the old barn wood look.  This little stand allows us to pot our plants somewhere other than the dining room table, push the dirt into the sink and down the hole into a bucket.  No mess!  Plus, it's pretty cute and I made it for a total of $5!  $5 for the sink at Habitat ReStore and the 2" x 4"s I saved from a construction site dumpster.  Win, win.

 

 

 

Estimated Cost
$5
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Latex paint, sanding, stain-wash for antiquing.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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Wall Crates

Really cute and simple project. I left one stained for the rustic bathroom and painted two white for the beach themed living room.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
painted two in white dove by valspar and stained one in oak with Minwax
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Changing Tables for Granddaughter and Grandson

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 10/08/2021 - 08:50

My wife and I were expecting two grandbabies (a boy and a girl) in the Fall (about 2 to 4 weeks apart). We were asked by one of our Daughter's-In Law to make a changing table. We decided to do it for both grandbabies. These photos represent the result of the inspiration we got from Ana White's changing table design on her website. We liked the basic design but wanted it to have a shiplap look. We also wanted the top drawer to be a full drawer across the top and the middle shelf to be a pull out shelf with a drawer front. We were ecstatic with how they turned out, and so were the parents!

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Outdoor sectional

Submitted by teenyblnd2 on Fri, 03/18/2011 - 15:07

So this is the first build we ever did from Ana. The chairs were in 2'
sections and fit PERFECTLY in our new sun room, making a great
entertainment area with WAY more seating than we had before. We used
this plan (http://ana-white.com/2010/05/furniture-plans-collection-simple.html)
using the corner and back pieces. There are no cushions yet, but once
we find the right fabric they'll be going on--hopefully this summer!

We also used the plan here (http://ana-white.com/2010/05/furniture-plans-outdoor-storage-bench.html)
for the box in the middle. We also installed a bottle opener and ring
handleon the top, and a styrofoam cooler fits inside! we had a great
time building this, and I hope someone else gets as much out of it as we
did!

Estimated Cost
$300-350 depends on how many chairs you need
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
none yet
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Smaller Crate

I loved the look of the crate, but my dog is a small Lhasa Apso - Poodle mix, so I had to cut down the size of it. To figure out the approximate sixe that I wanted to make the crate, I measured his current (ugly) wire crate. I forgot to take into account that a 1x2 is acutally .75x1.5 ish so my measurements were slightly off but the only thing it mattered for was the door. I used 1x2s for everything. I did not have a jig, so I predrilled holes and did it a little differently. I would have prefered to have the jig, but Home Depot doesn't cary the mini in their stores and I would have had to wait a few days for it. I built this on my own (I am a 22 year old girl) while my boyfriend is out of town as a surprise for when he gets home, and I am more then pleased with how it came out! Here are my measurements: 21 inches high (the walls are 20 inches high, and the top gives it about an extra inch) 26.75 inches long (24.5 inches excluding the overhang of the top) 18.5 inches wide (17 inches excluding the overhang of the top) I needed: 6 - 8' 1x2 1 - 20 inch wide pine board, 5 feet tall (for the top) Corner brackets to connect the walls Hinges Latch Screws Tools I used: Table Saw Drill Hope that this helps anyone who wants to build one for their little dog!

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

Comments

spiceylg

Tue, 06/04/2013 - 05:43

Congratulations on the great build! I'm sure your boyfriend will love it and be very proud!

miki0225

Tue, 06/04/2013 - 08:14

This looks great!! Thanks for the measurements. I was working on the size for ours because we have a chihuahua and the large one was way to big. The only thing I am doing different is having a retractable door. I found the hardware and will have to add a little to the width to accommodate for it.

mother in law cabinet

Submitted by batbuilder on Mon, 05/04/2015 - 10:08

I built this cabinet for my mother-in-laws entryway, it is her mothers Day present. originally I wanted to build it with the copper handles like in your post but I decided it was more my style like that than hers. also she only needed about 4 feet wide so I kind of change the plan to be the size I needed. The top is cedar I planed from rough wood. also made a mirror from Ana plans to hang above it.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$350 this is including the cedar top and I live in Alberta Canada so that is reflecting our prices here probably in the states you can do it for half
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Simple Outdoor Dining Table - Kreg Jig Version

Submitted by mstephe7 on Mon, 09/18/2017 - 10:57

I followed the plans to the dining table with the suggested 1/4" spacing and extra slat so that this table will match the bench I will be making next.  I used the kreg jig for everything so that there are no visible screws.  This table is relatively simple to assemble and seems sturdy yet not too heavy.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Semi-transparent deck stain
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Corner desk with dragons!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/11/2021 - 19:54

I used the Office corner desk plans to create this stunning desk. Most of the work was done at my local makerspace white the construction took place in my home. I laser cut the dragons into the drawers to match my overall Aesthetic.

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Console Table

Submitted by chjaway2 on Mon, 03/21/2011 - 12:43

Fun & easy, the console table took much longer than anticipated due to weird weather in our area & conflicting schedules.

Weather cooperating, it would probably have taken only 3 days to build & stain, but "Murphy's Law" had other plans for this build!
One weird thing, and it must have been a mistake on my end (though I was pretty sure I quadruple checked my measurements) there was a quarter inch gap left on the back (leg tops have a 1/4" section visible from the top down.  As it's in the back, against the wall, it wasn't a big deal this go around.  (I figured I could use it as a shelf/track for any electrical cables.)  
Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Ebony Stain & Poly coated
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

5 BOARD CROSS BRACE CONSOLE OR SIDE TABLE

Submitted by Charleline on Wed, 06/05/2013 - 10:00

Loved the simple lines of this project - the first one I attempted! I used a 1x10 instead of a 1x12 (because it fit better in my space) with the called for 1x6's. I looked for an interesting piece of knotty pine to add some interest. Two stains were layered and a top coat was added. Timeline is total time but spread out - includes time with a paint brush but not drying time.

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax ebony stain over something called 'bark' that I got at the Restore.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Kids Picnic Table

Submitted by shubes2 on Fri, 09/30/2022 - 06:57

This took much longer than it should have but I am very happy with the results. Finishing this with a brush was especially tedious. Time to try to to sell my wife on an HPLV sprayer... I breadboarded the ends to try to match our grown up version of this table. I wish their was an alternate plan that would allow me to drill an umbrella hole.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Wood $30
Hardware $5
Primer and paint $20
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr Latex "Firecraker Red"
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Outdoor Storage Bench/ Coffee Table

I love this storage bench!  I modified the cut sizes to make it a coffee table also.  I made it shorter and thinner.  Now I can put my feet up on it, put a drink on it, and store some toys or garden tools in it!  You can check out modifications by clicking here.  Thank you Ana for the great plans!

Estimated Cost
$45
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Spray paint and spar urethane spray
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Ultimate Roll Away Workbench with Miter Saw Stand

Submitted by mbaylis on Mon, 10/18/2021 - 14:05

So nice and tidy in the garage now!

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Little Bit turns 2

Submitted by Kevin on Wed, 03/23/2011 - 19:18

This was our first introduction to Ana's incredible web site.  My wife wanted an activity table and stumbled upon Ana.

Built using Clara's table design and painted with PPG's HPC paint.  This was also my first time using a cordless paint sprayer.  Incredible tool however, don't forget to setup a paint booth (I knew better) but was still giddy of an 18v cordless sprayer I've learned to love the new pink/white floor design

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
20
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
PPG HPC Pitt-Tech high gloss enamel sprayed with airless gun (borrowed from a friend) you could also brush
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Little Farmhouse Action

Submitted by SamWiseMan on Fri, 06/07/2013 - 21:34

I used 2x8s for the tabletop and bench tops, with 1x4 to frame it. The legs on the table are 2x4 times 2 to look like 4x4 (can only find them treated around here). I messed up in my calculations on the benches. I intended to do the same with the legs there, but was forced to do 2x4. I don't like it as much, but they will do fine. The table is stained in Rustoleum Kona, used a wire brush to make it look rough, and then sanded it a little bit. The bottom is actually spray painted in Ivory.

Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Rustoleum's Kona water-based stain and Rustoleum's matte finish poly. Rustoleum spray painted bottom in Ivory.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

basteeley

Fri, 04/08/2016 - 16:09

This is a most difficult site. I have signed in and would love to have the plan for the Little Farmhouse Action table and bench for outside use by SamWiseMan.

DIY Veggie and Fruit Storage-Poplar

Submitted by sashreck on Mon, 05/11/2015 - 12:12

This was our first real project. We are pretty happy with how it turned out.

Things we learned:
1. Always trim the ends of the stock from the store. We missed one. Twas a bummer.
2. Clamp, Clamp, Clamp. Always clamp before you drill.
3. Sand and Finish all of the cut stock before you assemble it.
4. Drill the sides to the top basket first. That way, if your side is bowed, it will leave a space at the bottom.
5. We ended up using a hand screwdriver to assemble it. If your pilot holes are deep enough, this should be easy and more predictable.

countersink bit is a must have

Estimated Cost
$40 for just the wood ($70 with screws, polyurethane, paint brush)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Varathane Clear Gloss Water-Based Interior Polyurethane (Interior Heavy Use Formula)

Sanded 120 grit-180 grit-220 grit-320 grit on raw wood
Laid three coats of finish
Sanded 120 grit-180 grit-220 grit-320 grit on finished wood
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Left Coast Adirondack Chairs

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 10/26/2021 - 16:24

Thank you for the plans!

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