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Simple Square Outdoor Table

Submitted by hannant on Mon, 08/07/2017 - 15:10

Inspired by Finn's Dad's table, we decided to copy it since we wanted to build a table that would seat 8 comfortably. The most difficult part of this project was finding clear cedar for the top. It had to be ordered through our local lumber yard and we were not able to match boards. We built the frame out of treated pine and the 4 x 4 legs from average greade cedar found at Lowe's. We finished it with four coats of polyurethane. 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$300-$450
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Zak Polyruethane marine satin
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Rustic X Console

Submitted by srodge1 on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 19:47

Built this for some dear friends ... turned out so pretty.

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Farmhouse Vanity

This was my first project working start to finish with my husband, and let's just say that I prefer to build without him! This was a lot of trial and error, but I think in the end it turned out really well. We splurged on the plywood top, the sheet alone was $60, but since we used it on this, 3 benches, and our kitchen island, it was well worth the splurge!

We made the vessel sinks from metal bowls snagged at Target for $17 each. We drilled a hole using a hole-saw bit, and popped in an $8 drain kit from Lowe's. The faucets were given to us by my father-in-law, who's the manager of a plumbing company. I sewed a curtain that I stapled on the inside to hide the plumbing beneath the sinks. I love how it all looks now!

Estimated Cost
$60 for vanity, $50 for sinks
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax stain in Dark Walnut followed by 3 coats poly
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Children's Storage Chair

This was a birthday gift for a 1 year old. Yes it's painted like the tractor.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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ALPHABET BLOCKS INSPIRED KIDS STORAGE SEATING

This project allows your creativity to flow.  It's a woodworking and art DIY project.  These storage benches for children are inspired by my youth when I played with wooden alphabet blocks.  It's the perfect accompaniment for this Alphabet Blocks Inspired Chalkboard Play Table.

Estimated Cost
$15/a seat
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
latex paint and pecan stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Entertainment center

Submitted by baf013 on Sat, 08/19/2017 - 18:55

I did not build this from any plans. Just had someone tell me what size of entertainment center they wanted. 

Estimated Cost
200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax polyshade Black
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Barn Pallet Beam Ledge

I always have leftover pallet wood lying around. So I decided to whip of a beam ledge as a gift. I ended up wrapping it before I even got a final photo but it was finished in a dark gel stain. I think the next time I make one I will apply a simple Tung oil finish so all the wonderful character can remain.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
FREE!
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Moderate Sanding
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Farm Harvest Table - OLD!

I did a shortened version of the Farm Table, I only had room for a six foot table. I wanted to give it an old-looking feel, so I beat it up a bit and stained it with an ebony stain, then a jacobean. I plan to paint the legs black.

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Ebony and Jacobean
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Vintage Bunk Bed

We built this bunk bed for our daughters (age 3 and 4) and they LOVE it!  We are so happy with it.

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

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4x4 Truss Table

Submitted by Mermac117 on Sat, 09/02/2017 - 17:43

Took us about a week but have two young toddlers... love the table. Awaiting Chairs from wayfair and my husband is starting the bench this week!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Dark walnut
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Rustic X End Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 10/05/2021 - 10:52

I built this pine Rustic X end table for my Mom-in-Laws' cottage. They wanted it plain as possible, so I built it to please.

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Play Pie Hutch

I used Ana's plan to make this pie hutch...in about 45 minutes (except for painting)!! It was lots of fun and my daughter helped paint it afterward. She still plays with this almost every day!

Estimated Cost
>$40
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Cottage loft bed

Submitted by Krae on Wed, 05/29/2013 - 10:59

My husband and I made this for our daughter's 6th birthday. She loves it! It took us about a week to complete it. We were able to reclaim the room we had her toys in, since this gave her more room to play in her bedroom. We used wood shims for the shingles, and we made the windows a little narrower than the plans.

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

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Julia Nightstand with Shelf

This was my first project for my new house. I think it turned out well. I added a middle shelf. I built two for our bedroom, one for both my wife and I.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Golden Oak Wood Finish
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Adirondack Chairs for fire pit

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 10/06/2021 - 03:51

We have a contemporary house on a lake and the standard Adirondack chairs were not fitting in this setup. However, Anna’s modern Adirondack chair plan was just perfect for what we were looking for. The chairs are comfortable and the result is amazing! Thanks!!

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Seasonal And Holiday

vintage step stool

Submitted by rhonit on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 05:17

This is my first ever build. Now I have cut wood all my adult life, trim wood and straight cuts for husband. As to actually build something all on my own, this is a first. I started small, and have other things in mind to build up too (excuse the pun). I did have my husband drill the holes with his Kreg Gig. It might look like old barn wood but that was a happy mistake. First I used oak stain, then black stain, white paint, red and turqouise paint. And sanded like crazy, again, Happy Mistake!!

Estimated Cost
$20
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
stain & paint
oak stain, black stain, left over paint: white paint, acrylic paint, barn red & turquoise
sand like crazy and ta-duh, looks like old barn wood. Looks like One Hot Mess, prior to sanding.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

First project Kids Beds

Submitted by elfranzen on Thu, 05/30/2013 - 17:44

First project I have done since high school. I built and my wife painted.

Estimated Cost
$80 a piece
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Front load pedestal

Fun project, took little time and we love not having to bend OR spend 279 per pedestal!!!  Very strong and my machine stays put, doesn't dance around. Love!!!

Estimated Cost
less than 100
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Dining Table

Submitted by Malka on Wed, 09/13/2017 - 00:43

Used the pub table plans, but went regular dining table height so as to make matching dining chairs. Painted in Rustoleum Latex Ultra White, and Stained in Minwax Espresso. Built using Douglas Fir lumber. Table top and chair seats are 2x4's and 2x6's that were biscuit joined. Table has adjustable leg levelers drilled into bottom of legs.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$200 for Table and 4 matched chairs
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Rustoleum Ultra White paint, Minwax Espresso stain, Minwax Gloss Fastdry poly
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate