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Kid's Storage Step Stool

Submitted by vpihoney on Sun, 02/05/2012 - 13:51

I built this step stool for a friend. I may build one or two more for my kids if I ever get around to it. It was a fun build and a learning experience! It was my first time attaching hinges. I also used a chest-lid hinge support to avoid the lid slamming on little fingers.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
30.00
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr Disney Little Mermaid and Blast Off Yellow.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Queen Farmhouse Bed

Submitted by Booman1968 on Mon, 12/16/2013 - 13:09

This project took 2 days (weekend) plus a few days of drying time. Looking back, I would have measured the thickness of the box spring and mattress and made adjustments to the footboard height so that it would sit flush with the mattress.
The provided plans had to be altered as my local Canadian home building stores do not provide wood with the exact finished dimensions. Also, it is difficult to find 4x4 posts which are not either cedar or pressure treated. I was lucky to find them in Spruce!
Definitely fun to make and getting lots of compliments!

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Early American with black latex highlights for a rustic, antique look.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Camp Loft Bed with Stair, Junior Height

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 02/27/2016 - 12:23

This was a fun project for my husband and I! My 4 year old absolutely loves her bed. We have plans to add a curtain to the bottom to let her open and close it for her reading nook (or as curtains for her "stage")! :) 

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Modern farm bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 10/06/2019 - 11:59

Modern farmhouse bed frame highlighted with epoxy highlights along the side rails. This is a super sturdy bed. Which is simple to build the hardest part was being patient with the epoxy.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
General finishes arm r seal satin clear with red and black pigment . I layered the black first and then stain it red and touched up with red or black depending on what was lighter. And then used a satin finish polyurethane to protect the staining wood. The epoxy poor are used Black mirror coat by systems three. I then had to clean it up by planing it and then I had sanded it to a 3000 grit.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Raised Planter with 1x legs

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 06/26/2023 - 12:14

38lx37hx15w Rope decoration doubles as handles. Color is in Cabot oil stains (Sunlit Walnut & Sundrenched Oak.

- Built by James P

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Dog Kennel Coffee Table

Submitted by JanetK on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 09:28

I love this project. My dogs Goldie and Chloe love their new house. They are sisters who just have to sleep with each other. They had their own metal crates but when Chloe was a puppy she would always go in with Goldie and they would snuggle. It was a tight fit for them as Chloe got older but they still had to snuggle. Now they are in heaven with their new bedding and house.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$80
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
White Paint
Ebony Stain
Polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Pam the Goatherd

Thu, 02/09/2012 - 09:42

This is beautiful! Trying to convince my husband that we should do this so I can get that grey plastic dog crate out of our living room. Maybe this will show him how much better it would be to build one.

Loni (not verified)

Thu, 02/09/2012 - 20:54

Great minds think alike! I want to build one for my dog, but as a bedside table. Beautiful job! That top with that grain is just stunning!

Guest (not verified)

Wed, 02/22/2012 - 13:48

Where can I find the plans for this?

pinkfox125 (not verified)

Sat, 10/13/2012 - 12:08

What did you use to seal the stain to make it look so shiny? or what brand of stain did you use? that looks incredible! I'm thinking of some wainscoting on the sides as well for my project...

jessestond

Thu, 07/03/2014 - 12:43

Your post inspired me to pursue this project with some left over walnut and it turned out great! I think my post is on page 10 if you're curious. Thanks.

Ziva n me_ goi…

Thu, 07/31/2014 - 03:41

I'm going to try to make mine larger as my fur baby is Grt Dane/Lab mix & needs a bit more room. My idea is to put it at end of my king size bed like you would a cedar chest/hope chest. Wish me luck!

My first time painting

Submitted by Henrys_Mom on Thu, 12/19/2013 - 16:56

My husband and I made 3 of these folding lap desks for Christmas presents - one for our son and one for each of our nieces. My husband is a bit of a perfectionist, so it took slightly longer than I would have liked to sand, build, drill the pocket holes, and put them together (oh yeah, and sand sand sand again!). Oh and then there was the priming and painting. But then I took just as much time with the decorative paint and then the clear coat! If we had been working on it every evening, we could've completed the 3 desks in under a week but it actually stretched out for a month. I've never painted anything in my adult life (probably haven't picked up a brush since I was in elementary school), and even then I was only doing it because they forced us to! So if I can do this, anyone can! :-)

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$15 per table
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Spray on primer and 2 coats of Benjamin Moore Advanced white Paint, brush on Acrylic craft paint with a foam brush, more acrylic craft paint with a foam brush on stencils, and a water based clear coat for 3 coats.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Full Size Bed Frame ("The Sofia")

Submitted by AndyH on Mon, 02/29/2016 - 13:30

Full size bed frame.  Made from 4 by 4 posts.  ! by 4 and 1 by 6 boards for footboard and headboard.

Side rails from 1 by 8.

 

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Stained in Minwax Classic Gray and then painted white with 3 coats and sanding between each coat to give an antique look.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Loft bed with platform

Submitted by jbar1981 on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 13:03

I modified a few things to fit my needs. I did a small ladder instead of steps to save room. I added a 2x4 down the middle with brackets to add extra strength for mattress area. I used my kreg drill bit to make holes for the 2x2 to also help with strength. I am a big guy and the bed was solid so no issues with weight. I added 8 inches to the main post to add height underneath for a doll house, book shelf and some other things my wife wanted under there. Excellent plans and my daughter loves it. 

Estimated Cost
200.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Nothing yet
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Play tent

My kids love the simple reading tent and how it can be put away easily. I have made two of these and plan on donating one to the non-for-profit nursery school my kids attend for their reading nook. I used strapping to secure the sides of the tent together so it doesn't slide apart while maintaining it's fold-ability. I'm going to work on a hinging mechanism for the side stretchers on the second tent (which we will keep) so it folds down even more compact so we can take it to the beach. For the fabric, I used left-over curtain lining and my snap press to wrap the fabric around the stretchers so the fabric can be removed easily for washing.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$17 for the wood, $10 for the fabric
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
unfinished
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Poster bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 03/03/2016 - 12:07

Built this

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$40
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
None yet
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Garden Potting Bench

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 07/02/2023 - 11:18

Potting bench. I had some pressure treated darker wood around and used that for the legs and frame. Pine for much of the rest. Stained the frame cherry. Polycyclic for the pine and the frame. Three times. Lots of compliments. Highly functional as well!

Apothecary Media Console

This is my 4th project. I love it! I used 2x6's on the top instead of 1x6's as I wanted a more substantial look. I also added some bunn feet by attaching a couple of 2x4's to the base and drilling the bun feet into them. All the game consoles and dvd players will go in the top slots so they'll be much more organized than what they are now.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Dark Walnut
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Toddler Play Stove

Submitted by bpeters on Wed, 12/25/2013 - 02:29

I utilized your toddler play stove plans- these are easy to use instructions! Thanks much!

Estimated Cost
$91
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Yellow Pine with natural stain.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Rob's X coffee table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 03/06/2016 - 12:38

took me prob 6 hours to build 2 hours to oxidize 1 hour to oil.  No bolts are brackets yet, I really love it without! This was my first piece of furniture and first time oxidizing & oiling!

Estimated Cost
75
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Danish oil after vinegar & steel wool oxidizing mix
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Fancy X Farmhouse table and bench

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 09:09

Used the fancy X farmhouse table plan with slight modifications. I decided to use a 4X4 vs two 2X4 as the main leg for the base. I thought it would provide more strength for my final product. Did the same on the bench. Then i moved the support and brace over and added an additional one to provide extra support for the concrete top and trough i made. All in all the base and the bench came out beautiful and am so over the moon with them both! It was my first project I have done (very ambitious I know) but now I am hooked!

Estimated Cost
350
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Cabot Gold Pre-Tinted Sunlit Walnut Transparent Exterior Stain and Sealer
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Plant Ladder Shelf

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 07/05/2023 - 09:13

I made this a planter as a gift to the superintendent in the building were I live. It was absolutely free for this dedicated man who keep the building clean and help all the residents by repairing their units. It was a way to say thank you and it always feels good when I or you do something positive.

John

Easy Build Wood Headboard, King Size

Submitted by mariefs on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 13:19

Cost about $100 and took about 6 hours total (one person). I ended up using a polyshade color I had in the garage -- but I wish I would have just used regular stain or paint. I'll likely repaint it in a bit, the polyshades just doesn't cover well (but that's what I get for trying to use leftovers!) One of my top pieces ended up being a little short (I accidentally cut it with the original cut pieces). It looks REALLY great though, and I'm likely the only one who would notice. My husband is super impressed! Thanks, Ana!

Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Polyshades Bombay Mahogany (Gorgeous color but do not use!!!)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
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