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Snowboard Display Rack

Submitted by LampAtFeet on Sun, 12/15/2019 - 13:49

My son wanted a way to display his snowboard, so I modified the pallet display rack plans to fit his snowboard. It's constructed with 2x4s for the sides and 1x4s and a 1x2 for everything else. The 2x4s have an angled notch cut out so the snowboard can slide in and out. I built a top and bottom shelf to display pictures, as well as provide storage. The hooks are great for hanging boots, gloves, etc.  He loves the way it came out.

Estimated Cost
$30
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Dark Walnut stain followed by a coat of wipe on polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Kentwood Nightstand

I decided to take the Kentwood nightstand and add my own spring time twist to it. I got bored and built this out of spare wood in the garage and free paint from Ace. I think it turned out pretty well.

Estimated Cost
$15-$25 if you need to buy wood
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Ace Hardware free paint with poly seal
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Heather Goodin (not verified)

Sat, 09/22/2012 - 14:56

Do you have the cut list and plans for the kentwood nightstand??

Dream Dollhouse

Submitted by Tigers24 on Fri, 01/17/2014 - 10:40

My girls love Monster High so we did black , Magenta to go with all their Monster High dolls and sets.

Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Black semi gloss paint, and Sparkle Magenta Spray paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

kitchen prep cart

Submitted by elly61 on Sat, 04/09/2016 - 20:03

Our version of Anas' Kitchen Prep Cart .... We are in Australia which means we pretty much work by metric.. so the handyman of the house converted all measurements and we used what recycled timber, screws, hinges etc that we had on hand. The making of this all came about as handyman of the house brought home a chunk of timber offcut and I was thinking.. what can we do with this?? lol

Estimated Cost
stain $25 handles $4 the rest was recycled timber etc
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Modern Farmhouse Side Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 12/18/2019 - 10:21

I always love warching woodworking but felt so inspired to do it myself when i watched your videos. I decided to make the modern farmhouse table but using stain and paint I already had. While I followed all the instructions, my 1×10 ended up being a 1x12 (incorrectly labeled) and threw the design off a little bit. I had to modify the plan to accommodate the larger size but I love the end result just as much! Thank you so much for sharing your videos and plans.

Estimated Cost
$40
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Varathane stain in ebony and diluted white Behr paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

DIY Wood Headboard

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 08/24/2023 - 12:10

Thank You for this Headboard Plan. It was very easy. Other than painting it I completed it in less than 3 hours. A nail gun sure saves some time. Everyone loved it. They wanted me to put clear coat on it because it looked really good, but I ended up painting it to match my other bedroom furniture which is Black.

Scott Boyd

Book Nook Tent

Submitted by rsk9rsa on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 11:39

Only one cut and easy-to-follow instructions make for a kid-sized reading nook that you can build today!

This is a simple project that comes together in an hour or less. You need recycled material for the panels and approximately $20 worth of supplies, assuming you own a drill, staple gun and wrench.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$20
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
No finish.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

trundle for bed or storage

This was my first DIY furniture project and I am so thrilled with the outcome that I am already trying to figure out what to make next! I made all my measurements and then had all of the wood cut to size at Home Depot. The assembly went much more quickly and smoothly than I had anticipated.This is a very sturdy piece of furniture. My 6 & 8 year-old girls were so excited to have the trundle put together. They have been taking turns sleeping on it and are even pulling it out to have a comfy spot to read or crochet. Thank you Ana, I am SO HAPPY to have found your site!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$120
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Family stocking stand

Submitted by kjoslyn78 on Tue, 12/24/2019 - 14:33

We have a vent-less gas wall heater, but had no mantel for hanging stockings. Thanks to the new plan, we have the perfect solution! We already had the 2X4s left over from the simple panel bed project, so we only purchased hooks and stains for this. 

We shortened the width to accommodate 4 stockings instead of 5 (we cut the 2 cross pieces 9 inches shorter). We also decided to add a large 2X6 cap to mimic a mantel, which really seems to tie it all together much better. We love this and have ideas now on how to make slight changes so it will more easily slide "over"/around the wall heater

(yes, we are not keeping it that close while stockings are hung, so as to not risk catching fire)

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Under $20 (if you need to purchase wood/stain, we did this for under $10)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Rust-oleum: Kona
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

First Project!

Submitted by katiea40 on Sat, 04/07/2012 - 18:20

I saw this and thought - FINALLY...the answer to my laundry chaos! My husband built it for me this weekend with a couple of minor modifications. He put casters on the bottom, so I can move it to clean and sweep. He also added clear plastic drywall corner protectors over the 2x2's so that they paint is protected when the baskets slide in and out! Pretty clever! Oh, and I thought I was being super creative when I picked the color - and then saw that it is the EXACT color that you painted it! So much for that creative spark - but, I'll work on it! Thanks for the plans!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Primed and painted with high gloss finish.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Extra Room for Little House

Submitted by masmith38 on Tue, 01/21/2014 - 13:57

I have a tiny house and for additional storage I've been drooling over building this for a good long time. I finally got some extra money that I could dedicate to it. Having to have a major surgery at the end of last summer I knew I couldn't do a garden because of how every day I didn't know how I would feel. I did know that I could work a little at a time when I felt I could and get as much done as possible on a shed. By the end of the summer I had an awesome shed thanks to Ana and her plans. I had to do my own research for the base and how to sit it on the ground. I chose to dig 2 trenches in the dirt, put small gravel in and put 2 pressure treated sleepers to rest my bottom deck on. I also primed the plywood floor to try and help with less moisture through the different cycles of the year. Checked on it last week to put the Christmas decorations away and dry as a bone inside and all looking as good as I had hoped on the outside.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$450-$500
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Be sure to glue as you are attaching the cedar pickets or whatever material you use to the frame. I chose not to at first and my nail gun staples ended popping out. I went back and glued after the fact. Not a great use of time, but live and learn. I also used on the fir stripping, front and side pickets some 'natural' color BEHR wood treatment. It doesn't have to be removed or treated in order to apply another coat in the future. Gives the wood some good moisture and a tiny bit of color to help it not turn gray.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Sweet Pea Bunk Bed for Boys

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 04/14/2016 - 13:46

This took a lot of time. Many nights and weekends. We used a grey stain and poly for the planks and white paint and poly for the trim. I had to remove the under bed storage because the mattresses we bought were very thick so it was modified a little. Also I added some additional support to each side with another 2x4 because I felt it wasn't sturdy enough with just one support on the stair side. I also included a full roof with cedar shingles so that one of my twin boys doesn't jump out. They are 3 year old maniacs.

Estimated Cost
$700
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Planks are grey stain and poly, trim is white paint and poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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jennings134

Sat, 04/16/2016 - 06:31

Thanks! I posted this as a Guest so I'm not sure how to link it with my account now. I still need to put the second bar on the windows and do the pergola. I'll post new pics when 100% complete!

Entryway Drop Zone

I used the Mudroom Bench with Easy Drawers plans and adapted the bench to fit the area I had. Previously, the walls had chair rail moulding and some hideous wainscoting. The whole thing, including painting the bench and walls, took me about 3 weeks. Some days I worked an hour, some days 7 or 8 hours. The build was the easiest part of the project and I was finished with the unpainted bench in a weekend. I had an issue with one of the drawers not closing flush and wasted a lot of time trying to fix it but ended up building a whole new drawer. The finish work took the longest. I spent about $300 on materials and another $300 on tools I needed/wanted (Kreg jig, paint sprayer, etc.) for this and future projects. 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$300
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
High-gloss white paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Entry Table/Side Table combo

I had so much fun on the first entry table I built, I decided to build another one and add a side table to it. I had enough extra wood around the garage to make my weekend filled with fun and building.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
20.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Swan White paint, distressed
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

My girls' new favorite thing!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 04/17/2016 - 19:55

Thanks for these great plans. I was able to knock out the project in about two weeks with some late nights thrown in. For the siding, I went with weathered gray ship lap paneling instead of the 1x material. I think it turned out great!

Estimated Cost
$500
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
High gloss paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Ultimate lumber and plywood storage

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 16:00

I followed the plans for the wood storage rack pretty closely. The shelf brackets made from 2x4's are quite sturdy. The entire rack is easy to move around on the 4 inch casters. This project took about 4 days to build and was well worth the time and money. All my wood is in one place now- sheets, long boards and short boards. Everything is easy to find and my shop is a lot neater, now.

Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
unfinished
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
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