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easy deck lounge chairs anyone can make
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Love these chairs. Simple to construct. most important thing is to predrill! These boards will most definitely split if u don't. I always have 2 drills out when I'm building.
Not sure on how to finish yet. Whether o paint brightly or use a deep poly finish. I'll keep you posted!
Rustic X coffee table
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This was a weekend project with my husband, dad, and mom. My dad builds custom homes so we were able to knock all 4 projects out in approximately 10 hours with his expertise. We adjusted the measurements for each of the tables according to our space and couch height. Every piece of the Rustic X collection is gorgeous and I couldn't be happier as to how they turned out.
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Before adding the table tops to the structure we applied one coat of stain. Then added 2 coats of Minwax water-based satin Polycrylic. Sanded very lightly and added one more coat of Minwax.
Paint: main color (Valspar: Shore) distressed color (Valspar: Mountain Smoke)
Applied Shore to the entire body prior to putting on the table tops.
Then added distress using Mountain Smoke. We dipped the paintbrush very lightly into the paint and then brushed out most of it onto cardboard until there was hardly any paint left on the brush, then applied it very lightly all over the body. This really brought out the imperfections in the wood, which is exactly what we wanted.
Note: We used a hammer to create extra dents and imperfections to the wood.
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Mail sorter
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If you're like me, the mail ends up scattered all over the dining table. Such a mess. Now, all is nicely organized into our respective slots, save the occasional laziness where it still ends up on the table : ) Used chalkboard paint for the centers and moulding for the trim. Love it!
Craft Desk
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Love the desk! A few issues I had though are that the top panel will not go into the space of the top angle pieces are in place. I had to remove them to get it in. Additionally, the pocket holes seemed insufficient for the top 2x2s because of the angle they are at, so I went back and drilled countersink holes directly into the adjacent support board and added wool glue. Lastly, for then 2x2s that are supporting the bottom panel, I was worried about just having the pocket holes there as well because I could see my 5 year old climbing on it to reach the pegboard so I added L brackets to the bottom of the 2x2s under the bottom panel. I also added a light to the underside of the top panel and supports at the bottom near the floor. Turned out great
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Squared2 Headboard, Queen
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Made from red oak. I made it 65" tall so the full pattern was visible above the mattress.
I'm very happy the way it turned out and would like to thank you for the inspiration 🤗
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Kid's Adirondack Chairs
The first one I built (the white one) was a terrible failure because I rushed through it and didn't read directions! Also, I used only scraps that I had on hand. The blue one went smoothly because I used the right materials and took my time.
Farm House Table
This was our second table from Ana's website. We flipped the bottom legs around to make the cross bar on the inside...just for a little additional leg room on the ends. Don't be discouraged if you have trouble finding good boards. We had to go to two stores and REALLY dig for them... and even then, we did a LOT of sanding to make the boards even when it was all built. We used the Kreg Jig (we initially bought the $20 one, and then went back for the "real deal" so if you're considering buying one - just go for it, the small one frustrated us). The Kreg Jig is AWESOME!!!. We are just finishing up building the farm house bench to go on one side of this table... then we're going to have to figure out where to get our other chairs. A few friends have seen our table so far and every one of them has asked to purchase it! Thanks Ana!!!
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Beer Tote
had extra wood from two of your projects. Thought I would try my hand for some holiday gifts. Made this for my neighbor.
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Reclaimed wood Farmhouse King bed
We removed the roof off an old chicken house in the heart of South Carolina. 100+ year old heart pine was the treasure we were able to use! Had to buy the 4x4's but we were able to use the old pine for the rest. Use natural oil stain on the heart pine and had Sherwin Williams do a custom stain to match the new 4x4 posts. Plus 2 coats of polyacrylic and sanded with extremely fine paper after stain and both coats for a wonderfully smooth finish.
And then attached our son's sidecar cosleeper back to the bed) that's what is over to the side.
Patio conversation set
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I made this set using the plans from the simple outdoor lounge chair. I used cedar wood, and adjusted the dimensions of the love seat to fit the cushions. Total cost (including cushions from walmart, not including granite slab for table) was about $250, and it took me about 20 hours to complete from start to finish.
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Red Oak Island
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Substituted 1 x 4s for the shelves instead of the slats. Used red oak for the top and treated it with butcher block oils and wax so that it can be used for chopping.
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Total was around $168.
Cubby desk turned kid's vanity
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This was my first "by myself" build! I decided to make my daughter a pre-K graduation gift. She helped me fill the screw holes and painted the inside of the drawer with me. We called it "peek-a-boo pink" because she pulled it out and said it's a surprise. My only complaint was a lot of the pieces in the plans said they were 1x4's when they were in fact 2x4's, so I ended up building the desk top twice before I got it right. Live and learn right? I love, love, love this site and am so excited looking through plans deciding what to build next. Thank you Ana!!
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Outdoor sink
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I made this sink from a sink that I saw on here one time and can't find now. Just improvised didn't follow a plan. I have it in my garage and plan to stain it and add some touchs soon.
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Modified Emily Dresser
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I needed to make the dresser in three pieces so that I could get it into my attic bed room. and I used pine for the "quilt" like pattern on the top and fronts. I would use hardwood if I did it again. But I love the small drawers on top. It is finished in teak oil.
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Mon, 12/27/2021 - 11:44
Wonderful dresser~
Wow, that is really neat, I really like the quilt like pattern!
Farmhouse Table
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We shortened the length of the table to 5 1/2 feet. Took me bits and pieces of 3 weeks to build working around rain days and napping children.
Around $80 in materials, not counting the new orbital sander (which I wanted for a while).
Looking forward to building 2 benches next month. A sturdy table for my family of 7. (Including 3 boys!!!)
This was my first project. I see the flaws, but overall, I'm very happy. I built mostly myself, but hubby had to help with the hauling indoors/outdoors, kids held wood while I used the saw, stood on boards while I attached. It was fun for all of us and we are thrilled with the results. Even the scratch in the tabletop photo below was done by my 2 yr old and I call that his little touch!
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applied, wait 5 min, and wiped off
Minwax Fast Drying Polyurethane in semi-gloss
(2 coats on base, 4 on table top)
Reclaimed wood loveseat - in-work pictures
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Couldn’t wait to share this one. I’ll post the finished pics on here once the painting is finished and the cushion is sewed.
This build is a reclaimed wood version of Ana’s Simple White Outdoor Loveseat. We’ll be using this inside. This started as a way to repurpose those blue vinyl cushions (which I made 11 years ago for a hot tub bench – these had been stored in the garage for a few years). Using reclaimed wood on hand – reclaimed 2x4 studs, an oak 1x12 shelf and some pine 1x12 scrap ripped to 1x6 for the aprons, plywood from an old entertainment center ripped to 1x4 size, some 1x4 that used to be trim, a left-over 1x2 and S4S, and some left-over 1x6, constructed the frame and back. After I got that together, Hubby suggested we add some wide arms so it wouldn’t need to have a side table. That was the only wood I had to purchase on this one – a 1x6x6 for the arms, and a 2x4 for bracing the arms.
So far this has been a weekend project, including re-sizing the plan to fit my 24” x 24” x 4” cushions, doing the math to use 1x4 size instead of 1x3 size for slats and rails, and sizing to use the 2x4 frame on their ends rather than flat, to save a tiny bit of space in the footprint. Originally there were going to be 8 1x4 rails for the back, but I was 1 piece short, so instead of having 8 rails in 1x4, I have 6 1x4’s plus the 1x6 in the center (now I have 1 piece of the 1x4 left over). And it’s very comfortable for sitting!
Still left to do: sand the filled screw holes on the arms and paint the arms, and sew the cushion. I got that high density foam with a 60% off coupon at JoAnn Fabrics. Also the fabric was 30% off (right now it’s just draped around the cushion for the photo). The fabric and foam was only $90, and I’ll have enough fabric left over for a few accents. Hopefully I’ll get to that during the week, if not, on the weekend.
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Clubhouse Bed
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My daughter wanted this for her first bed. I loved how it turned out to match her room!! The plans were super easy to follow. I am so grateful for the time and thought process that went into making these plans. Thank you so much!!
Address marker/planter
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I made this simple but elegant projects for a last minute Christmas gift.
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Mon, 12/27/2021 - 15:58
Awesome last minute gift!
Looks great, I'm sure the recipient loved it! Thank you for sharing:)
Magnet Wall
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I loved the idea of the magnet wall, but I knew that something smaller would be perfect for this 12 year old girl's room redo- so we just framed it out in painted 1x2's.
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Ana White Admin
Sun, 12/26/2021 - 13:26
Amazing bookshelves!
Those look great, thank you for sharing and for trusting us with your dream bookshelves!