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Lockers

Submitted by Ndilbeck on Sun, 03/04/2018 - 17:20

Lockers for the whole family 

Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Gloss paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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kaperswoodworks

Mon, 01/25/2021 - 14:54

The plans linked is for a piece that is nothing like the picture here. I’ve noticed lately your website has incorrect links, the pdf print option doesn’t work, and the focus seems to be less on the plans and more about selling your pre-cut stuff. Very disappointing.

Ana white seesaw

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 04/21/2022 - 12:48

My 11 year old followed the plan and directions by you Ana!!!! We just helped him a little bit and we are so proud of the end project. The kids love it !!!!

Thank you Ana

Built from Plan(s)

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Ten Dollar Ledges

Submitted by hannahclou on Sat, 06/11/2011 - 15:39

After moving into my new house, I found this great blog and began dreaming of building furniture! I am finally trying it out. Since I didn't know the first thing about power tools and wood-working I wanted to start simple. I bought some 48" pieces of 1x4 and 1x2 in pine, spray painted some old frames and used some of my wedding pictures/momentos and voila...my first project was done! I will be making many more of these easy and pretty shelves! Now to find a wall to put them on.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$5.00
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
High Gloss White Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Dress up center

Submitted by jbaibak on Fri, 07/26/2013 - 18:01

I followed the plans for the dress-up center. My daughter loves it and picked out the paint color and princess decals to decorate it.

Estimated Cost
$120, my husband bought the expensive wood
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr Interior Paint & Primer, Satin finish, Pink Chintz
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

My version of the Madison dresser

Submitted by Medickep on Sat, 08/08/2015 - 22:37

I made this dresser to replace two cheesy dressers my wife and I had when we first moved out on our own.  The style was taken from the Madison dresser design.  I added two more drawers as we were condensing two dressers to one and  I wanted to ensure I was able to use it!!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
150-200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Behr marque paint. Advertises one coat on any surface but I did two coats to sand down grain.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Tent fixed to wall

Submitted by Rebeccarb on Tue, 03/06/2018 - 05:21

I wanted this to be more permanent and stable so I used two screws each in all the bottom attachments,added a brace in back and secured it to the wall. I used a square piece for the top rail and made the whole shebang equilateral so it’s little more squat and stable.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
60
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Chestnut, wipe on.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Bar cabinet

Submitted by kgclark31 on Thu, 04/21/2022 - 17:53

My wife wanted a eat at bar/cabinet for the basement family room. So after several design ideas this is what we come up with. It was a pretty simply build, built the frame using Kreg pocket holes to attach everything together. Love the Kreg pocket hole. Then cut the1/4” panels and attached them to the inside with brad nails. The top is a 1 x 24 glue board from Menards. Then some paint, stain and poly , attach the top and its ready to go. I used a water base poly for the top, it is great if you want to apply several layers quickly. Sand the poly after a couple layers with an 800 grit, then apply a couple more then repeat until you are happy with the finish.

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Easy Rustic Console Turned Shabby Chic Vanity

Submitted by cbeach1717 on Mon, 06/13/2011 - 20:32

Why not build this tiny table? It will only set you back about $20! It takes about 10 minutes to build! And the plans are extremely flexible--not to mention forgiving!

But I knew that rustic was not the way to go for my new guest room. I needed something a little more feminine--french-inspired, EVEN! So I decided to stain it ebony and paint over in a satin white. The result was great!

Estimated Cost
$20
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Ebony stain, white satin paint
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Salvaged Wood Planter

Submitted by JoA on Tue, 07/30/2013 - 02:49

I built a planter box from salvaged wood all by myself in a morning. While the project was a little more involved than I had expected it really encouraged me to keep trying to build new things.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
FREE
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Natural; unfinished
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Leaning Wall Shelf

This is my version of the Leaning Wall Shelf by Anne White this project was fun. This shelf was to have a place to keep my Newborns son’s diapers wipes etc. I’m going to build another for my daughter in the near future. I learned a lot from this project, like how to find degrees with a framing square. 

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Varathane gloss
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Convertable Picnic Table

Submitted by docfin02 on Fri, 06/17/2011 - 09:59

I love these benches/table. They were easy to make and are comfortable to sit in.

Estimated Cost
$60 for wood and hardware, $60 for stain and stain supplies
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

docfin02

Fri, 09/09/2011 - 10:04

There should be a link at the top of this page. Under "About This Project" it says "From Plan: Picnic Table that Converts to Benches" and the "Picnic Table that Converts to Benches" is the link.

Rustic X Console

Submitted by leojtv on Sat, 08/15/2015 - 13:11

This project was for a wedding gift... My wife gave the young couuple some ideas to choose from and after seeing these plans on Ana White they loved it. Thank you Ana for the great plans!!!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
White Vinegar/Steel Wool Mix and a polyurethane to protect it.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Modern Farmhouse Bed

Submitted by Cstacy007 on Fri, 03/16/2018 - 14:21

$200 build and approximately a weekend to complete with finishing the wood. 

Added a tongue/groove plank (6x total)

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Brewed tea and vinegar/steel wool stain. Finished with a clear wax on the rails and tongue/groove planks. Dark pieces were waxed using briwax.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

A 30th birthday gift for a friend.

Submitted by deanna_g on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 16:03

My best friend's 30th birthday was approaching and she had mentioned that she needed some nice chairs for her front porch. I got so excited when I saw these. So I made her one! Unfortunately, I had a few issues with the prop support, but I think we've remedied it. The dowel kept splitting when weight was bared on it. Now, neither of us are "small" girls, but we're not huge, either! So I replaced it with an oak piece of 1x2. That seems to have fixed the problem, and the corner of the 1x2 fits in between the slats nicely and holds it in place. Sorry the pictures are awful. I'll have a finished product picture up soon. (-:

This was actually my first "real" project. I've fixed several things before and tinkered around with woodworking, but I'm just starting to get into it. I can definitely say that I've found my hobby!

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Dark Mahogany Stain and satin poly coat
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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jeckora

Mon, 08/12/2013 - 02:48

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raniokoye

Fri, 03/07/2014 - 05:08

Though I must say I like the chair, I personally would have reservations about the choice of colours. I think something a little more colourful would be more befitting, maybe something more immature, because people don't like to be reminded that they are getting old, the extent of which depends a great deal on their achievements. With that said, it gives me ideas about what I might decide to give to a friend as a gift.

Twin Bed With Drawers

I built this twin bed with drawers for my daughter and I LOVE all the storage the drawers provide.  I slightly modified the plans it was based off of--you can find more info and see details from the build on my blog House Becoming Home.

Finish Used
paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Repurposed wood projects

Submitted by tig2k2000 on Sat, 04/23/2022 - 21:01

The bench and 2 chairs were made from old pallets (hate throwing wood in the skip) the medicine cabinet  was an old single bed frame and an old wardrobe the wishing well was a reqiest for a friend and was made from off cuts from other projects and last but not leased the handsome cab was more off cut in my shed.