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Kid Helper Tower

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 02/12/2024 - 09:22

I had some cherry wood left over from a different Ana White project and used that to make this "Kid Tower" for my one year old great niece. I used dowels for the two ladder sides and furniture connectors for the other two sides. I finished it with Rubio's.

Steve B

Built from Plan(s)

Doggy Door or Baby Gate

I installed a half door to isolate our dog from the laminate flooring when he sleeps at night.

It was only $25 for the hollow core 6 panel door from HD, which got cut in half.
$25 for the passage knob.
$10 for top plate and trim
Less than $5 for the hinges.

Not having to replace the laminate flooring priceless!

Some Tips:

The $25 door is not prehung. Buy the $14 dollar irwin door jig to install the door "http://www.homedepot.ca/product/door-lock-installation-kit-carbon/904157" It will come in handy if you are remodeling and installing new doors to replace those old flat panel doors. You will also have to chisel out the hinges.

When installing and marking the hinge locations in the door frame shim the door a 1/4" off the floor.

Estimated Cost
$65 materials + $15 jig = $80
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
White paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Faux Antique Arched Windows

Submitted by sraper2 on Thu, 08/11/2016 - 19:02

I made these windows to layer with an actual antique window I have.  I made a template out of kraft paper, traced it on wood, and cut it out with a jigsaw.  There are step by step instructions for making the template on my blog!

Estimated Cost
$10
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Chalk Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

L Shaped Double X Desk

Submitted by JamieLynn on Tue, 05/26/2020 - 09:35

Made the move to working from home because of the pandemic. After 2 months and no end in sight, I decided I needed a better workstation. Built this in about 5 days. Really nice sturdy desk but make sure you measure how big it is first, I think I could have shrank this down by one less 2x6 on the top. It's a very large desk from the plans.

Estimated Cost
$40
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Jacobean stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Tall Pallet Planter

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 02/13/2024 - 13:02

Planter box for mums or small x mas tree made from pallet.

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Cottage loft bed

Submitted by svs1442 on Sun, 07/22/2012 - 11:07

This project is the first of many FUN KIDS rooms by Breckenshear Designs. We started out using the plans for the cottage loft bed and allowed the bed design to evolve to meet the needs of our two children. Our room space was limited to 10x11 so the function of this bed was extremely important. Our daughters LOVE their new space and my partner and I look forward to creating many more fantastic rooms! Thanks Ana White for the cottage loft bed plans!

Estimated Cost
$3000.00
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced

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$.59 Birdhouses!

Submitted by jaime19861 on Mon, 05/12/2014 - 19:56

I needed a couple more birdhouses and this plan was perfect! They were super easy and quick to build and the pickets were on sale for $1.18, so it only cost $.59 for each house!

Estimated Cost
$1.18 for two houses
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Cabin Bed

Submitted by Gorm63 on Mon, 08/15/2016 - 08:57

This was so much fun to build and it turned out really great. It was the perfect gift for my son on his fourth birthday.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$350-$400
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Milk paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Loft bed and camp bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 05/30/2020 - 00:20

We changed the bed sizes and the height but my 14 yo built these for his sister

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$250 aud
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Truss End Tables

I built these as end tables in my living room. I made one narrower (only 14") by subtracting 3 1/2" from the end measurements and only using 4 2x4's on the top. Quick build, only about 2 hours to put together ( :) ), but the finishing took a while.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Primer, 2 coats of an off-white Beautitone Matte finish paint, distressed by sanding and gouging with a 9-in-one tool and rubbing Miniwax Dark Walnut stain in the gouges with a Q-tip, then wiping off. Finally 2 coats of Miniwax Polyacrylic.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Cool cooler box!

Thanks so much for the plans for this project. It was a lot of fun, and it turned out great!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
75.00
Finish Used
Red Oak gel stain and Golden Pecan stain. Clear coated by spraying high impact clearcoat
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Linda7

Tue, 09/30/2014 - 13:32

Very nice color scheme. Your initial in the middle panel gave me the idea to use my son's brand. We used it on a bench I made last year, so this will blend in great. Thanks for sharing your awesome build.

 

Kids table and chairs

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 08/18/2016 - 12:58

Love the plans. Thank you

Estimated Cost
$30
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

My Outdoor Bar Table

Submitted by schackjw on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 09:46

This is my first project, based on your outdoor bar table plan. Great design. I changed the top a little, still needs a little work.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Painted with the Limousine Black in the plans.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Abi's Castle Loft Bed

Submitted by Cmcisaac on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 19:46

I took on this project about 3-months, I was inspired by the excellent plans provided by fsmumford. I made a couple of modifications, adding a small bump out in the middle, to enhance the castle look, fabric covered seat cushions on the stairs, and an added 2x2 in the middle of the bed to add extra support.

Thanks to fsmumford for the awesome inspirations and great step by step guide.

Estimated Cost
$500
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Sprayed on Paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Tina Mccarthy (not verified)

Fri, 09/28/2012 - 01:49

Hello,i am a 9 year old girl who would like a castle for my bedroom so it can be cleaner :) how much does it coast?? thank you Bye!:)

Providence Bench

Submitted by ltodd on Mon, 05/19/2014 - 23:12

This can be put together pretty quick. The finishing is what takes the longest. And I used the Kreg plugs to fill the pocket holes, which meant extra time for gluing and sanding, But they work nicely.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$20
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax golden oak and Rustoleum flat black spray paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Weatherly outdoor sectional

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 08/20/2016 - 22:56

This was my first project, and it took me about 2 weeks to complete it. I don't have a lot of tools, so there were many frequent little trips to Home Depot (by now I think I definitely have the basics down). I would put in an hour here and there, and was finally able to paint the beautiful thing today. I am extremely happy with how it turned out. Thank you Ana for the wonderful plans. My family and I are looking forward to many evenings on the patio on the new sofa. 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
I don't have a final cost for the project as I had to buy quite a few things to make this happen (saw, dovetail saw to trim pocket hole plugs, clamp, sander, etc).
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Followed the instructions on Ana's plans (primer and two coats of white paint) as this is my first project and I am not feeling very experimental to do my own thing.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

2x4 Sofa w/ Chaise and Coffee Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 10:09

Just finished this to make the most of the little good weather we get in the UK. 2x4 sofa with sectional Chaise section and coffee table

Estimated Cost
£200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Natural wood stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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