Community Brag Posts

Double Inset Bookshelf Doors

Submitted by dholubar on Wed, 08/21/2013 - 07:08

You made this project look so simple that I just had to try it. However, to suit my needs I had to make a few alterations to the plans. I had a set of bi-fold doors that were in need of replacement and I thought inset bookshelf doors would be the perfect way to replace them. This project was easy enough for me to do it myself and I am really new to the DIY game but I did have some help. I really love the way they turned out. You can read all about my my adventure at http://heresalittletmi.blogspot.com/2013/08/bookshelf-doors.html

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$120.00
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Stable with lights and enclosure

Enjoyed building this. It was taken from ana's plans, and my little girl loves it. She wanted one side of the stable enclosed so she could keep her stuff in it and she wanted it to light up at night for a night light. The lights are 12 red and blue leds running from a 12v power 1.2 amp power supply.

Estimated Cost
30
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Mike’s Cedar Shed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 10/14/2018 - 19:29

My husband Mike built Ana’s cedar shed over the course of a few weekends. He wanted it to be 3-ft deeper than the original, so he made those modifications, and it turned out great! We added some vintage/historical knobs and brackets to really make it pop! It is ready to be filled with lawn mowers and tools! 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$600
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Blanket ladder

Submitted by JMG on Fri, 06/24/2022 - 21:04

I built a ton of these as Christmas gifts and they were a huge hit! I used 2x3's and made them in different heights. Thanks, Ana!

Comments

DIY Copy Cat Nesting Tables

I found the cutest little nesting tables on PB, but I didn't want to spend $400. Instead, I adjusted the sizes a bit and built my own.

Estimated Cost
For both talbes (excluding paint), it was just over $15
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Distressed. Painted with turquoise (no primer), then glazed with walnut.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Cherie Heltne (not verified)

Tue, 07/26/2011 - 07:47

I am so making these. Your blog is great, too.

bhoppy

Tue, 07/26/2011 - 15:44

Wow you make it look so easy! Your details on your blog are awesome! Makes me want to go out and buy a router! LOL Hope your thumb is healing.

The Quaint Cottage

Tue, 07/26/2011 - 17:50

hahaha...I had to laugh at the thumb comment. I did break it, but that didn't stop me from picking up the router to finish the top :) I mean, it is just a thumb, not an entire arm, right?

Thank you for the kind comments. I try to post as much information as possible (and if I don't, please ask). I love seeing great project blogs, but found it frustrating when they would show the supplies or paint they used...then the finished project. But nothing in between. How did they do it?

When I found Ana's site, I was so relieved that there were communities where they thrive on sharing information. Y'all are amazing! A-MAZ-ING!

AnnaK

Thu, 07/28/2011 - 08:33

I'm moving from a teeny tiny apartment to a real house next month, and the first thing I'm going to do with the garage space is build these nesting tables. They really are great. Well done! Love the blog too.

Outdoor patio table

Just a simple, but solid and stable patio table to replace the IKEA version that was warping and disintegrating. So much happier with this version. Also used bolts and wing nuts for attaching the legs for easy disassembly and storage for the winter. Should get many years out of this table.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Opaque stain and polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Izzy's Bed

This took a little longer than a weekend and it helps to have some help because it is so big. I would cut the legs about an inch shorter if you have 9 foot ceilings, other wise it will scratch your ceiling when you tilt it up. I put the door on because I was worried about my 3 year old falling out. She loves it and it was fun to build.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Garden Bench

Submitted by JMG on Wed, 07/06/2022 - 19:32

Combined several different plans from several different sites, but my mother in law is a master gardener who loves birds and wanted a new bench for her garden. I used 1x4's on the seat slats (instead of 2x4's- added an extra support in frame), made the seat a bit deeper, and I modified the arms to allow somewhere to rest a glass of her southern sweet tea. :) All made from box store non PT lumber and sealed for outdoors. The ideas for the "pickets" on the back and birdhouse came from "MyOutdoorPlans.com"- want to give credit where credit is due.

Built from Plan(s)

Comments

Factory Cart Coffee Table

After finding the build plans for this while browsing Ana White's site, I knew I had to convince my husband to help me create this. I'd been drooling over certain high-end decor store's version for a while now, but refused to pay the costly price tag. This is now one of my favorite pieces in our home, and I love saying that we built it ourselves :) See the full post at: http://www.fromourhidingplace.com/2011/07/how-to-get-your-husband-to-bu…

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
stain, polycrylic
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

The Quaint Cottage

Mon, 08/01/2011 - 07:06

I love this coffee table. I've been thinking about getting rid of the oversized ottoman and going with one of these...I think you made up my mind.

Great job.

Karen

jennywenny

Mon, 08/01/2011 - 10:19

Mind sharing where you found your casters? I am having a hard time finding anything I like. Thanks!

Benchright Farmhouse Bench nid:[3117]

Submitted by LiziT on Sun, 08/25/2013 - 21:47

This was my first project..took me a week but I loved creating this!! Got plans for more! Love your website

Estimated Cost
Aready had timber - other costs $50
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Intergrain Ultradeck - natural
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Comments

couch and two chairs

Submitted by Hunter1971 on Fri, 10/09/2015 - 09:23

Used the plans for the 2x4 couch added an additional 2x4 across the back for a little more back support. Then made two chairs by modifying the couch plans to fit the cushion width 

Estimated Cost
100.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Rustoleum Kona stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Console Table

Submitted by SoCalMom on Sun, 10/28/2018 - 14:26

Wanted a side table to go in dining room for drinks and spare dishes to go on when we have get togethers. It was a pretty simple that was fun and got it done in a weekend during naptimes and the spare moment here and there thanks to my husband having time off. I didn’t want a second shelf because that’s just a ladder for my toddlers! I decided to go with a truss look since it fit my furtinure a bit more and I like it having a bit of a decorative look in the back.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
50
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Varathane briarsmoke
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Outdoor chairs

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 07/17/2022 - 13:23

built straight from ana's plan. Used cedar 2x4s. super easy to make really happy how they came out. Cushions were like $52 per set at home depot.

Comments

Toddler Bed and Doll Bed

Having done a few doll beds I decided to tackle a toddler bed. I ended up donating this pair to an auction benefiting Montrose Street Reach and Little Footprints Children's Ministry. If you are interested check out http://www.littlefootprintscm.com

Estimated Cost
again....free. I have a cousin that brings me the remains of HUGE shipping crates and pallets :)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
sanded, primed, sanded, dark pink paint, sanded very lightly, light pink paint, sanded to distress
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Bunk Beds with Slide and Storage

Submitted by lwinchip on Wed, 08/28/2013 - 11:07

I combined the loft bed and the storage daybed to make this bunk bed. I also modified the plans slightly so that the posts extended to the ceiling and added stairs instead of a ladder.

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
White Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Linda7

Wed, 08/28/2013 - 18:41

Lwinchip, this is so beautifully done and practical, too! I love it! Thanks for sharing...I love how the posts that go all the way to the ceiling. I'm going to copy you with my granddaughter's loft that I plan to build soon (is that okay?). :-)

Rolling Kitchen Island

Submitted by crewhead05 on Tue, 10/13/2015 - 22:25

Added rolling casters to the plan. Also decided to go with one big drawer instead of two small ones. The top is made from pine 1x2's that I glued togeter and then sanded dow. Do yourself a favor and go through the plans and sketch out your own plan and wood requirements ahead of time. There are a few mistakes in the plan when it comes to your buy list.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Paint and deck seal on the natural wood
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Wooden Christmas Tree Shelf

I made this easy and cheap Christmas tree wall shelf to add character to my guest bathroom.  I went through all my wood stash and found enough wood to build this project with! 

Make sure to pay attention to the long and short point directions in Ana's plans.  Since I was hanging this above my toilet, I didn't need the hooks so I just omitted the bottom piece all together.

I ended up using wood glue and a nail gun to put everything together so it went really quickly. 

I painted the whole tree with green chalk paint and distressed the edges with sandpaper.  Hung it up with L brackets in a stud.

Fun and easy project!  Thank you Ana!!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$0 (I used scrap wood I had on hand)
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Dark Green Chalk Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Seasonal And Holiday

Numbered cubbies on the wall

Submitted by ajcajj on Fri, 08/05/2011 - 11:36

I saw this and fell in love! I've made three so far!

Built from Plan(s)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Cedar Shed

Submitted by jean on Sat, 08/31/2013 - 10:09

Thanks for the shed plans, I've been looking all over for something like this. I used 3/8" ply wood for the back wall to save money but spent what was saved and more on the shingles and stain/seal. I made the shed exactly 6' wide and 4' deep to fit the 6 2'x2's patio slabs.
The entire project took about 2 weeks to complete and cost about $700. We pay more in Canada but at least I finally got the shed I wanted.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
~$700
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Olympic Honey Gold Toner Exterior Stain for the walls and Olympic Clear Waterproofing Sealant for the roof.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner