Stepping Stool
I love the ease of your plans.
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Simple jig to save time and increase accuracy
I downloaded the plans for the octagonal table. I have made several and used a few different woods, made a few minor design changes as well as creating a routine and using a jig or two. This jig fits in between the two boards that form the seat support frame. I used a large paint stick and a scrap piece of 2 x 4. Using a table saw, I cut a groove in the 2" edge, approximately 1/2" deep, this took two passes (pass it through, turn it and pass again), a slight adjustment and another two passes. Insert the paint stick and seat all the way down. Place jig between seat support frame, might be a little snug or use a clamp to hold in place. Adjust so just the paint stick sticks up enough to separate seat boards. With seat boards against the jig, it forms the perfect angle/guide to match cuts. I also used 1/2" spacers to create consistent spacing. Love the various plans you make available as well as your videos.
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Rustic Farmhouse Vanity
My master bathroom was my first DIY remodel. I took this room down to the studs and built it back up. I struggled to find the perfect vanity that felt strong and sturdy and could not find one. I needed a wide vanity to accommodate this 3 foot wide vessel sink. I found Ana White and this plan online and fell in love! This was my first build and I’ve become addicted to wood working since. As my first build, this took me most of a day to build and assemble drawers. Sanded and painted with a flat finish! I love it! Thank you Ana!
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Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
General Finishes milk paint in Seagull Gray with a high performance flat finish. Hardware and sink found on Amazon.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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Wood shelving and hanging space for guest wardrobe
Ana's wood shelving plans are easily adaptable for whatever requirements you may have.
Apart from some of the cutting done on a table saw I was able to do this project on my own and assemble.
I'm a beginner and managed it OK. It's not perfect but my husband was over the moon to finally have hanging space and shelving in our new house.
Would look great painted or stained.
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Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
First Ever Furniture Build - Outdoor Sofa
This was my first ever piece of furniture that I made and it was so much fun! I’ve got the furniture making bug now!
Melissa Pilcher
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Wed, 08/02/2023 - 10:42
Superb first project!
Thank you for sharing, so happy you went for it! Can't wait to see what you build next.
John's Washer/Dryer Pedestal
The wife has a hard time bending down so she wanted pedestals for the washer and dryer. The metal ones with a drawer were too tall. I showed her Sausha's and she really loved that design. I basically used the same construction plans idea from Sausha's project and some tips from Ryan's brag post. But, I wanted to beef it up some. I didn't like the L-bracket to attach the top and 4X4 legs. It didn't seem sturdy enough for me. I used my table saw to square the edges on the 4X4 posts and the 2X6 rails. Then I used my Kreg jig and glued and screwed everything together. I liked Ryan's trim ideas, so I used baseboard trim for the bottom and flipped it for the top trim. I made a 1/2" lip so if it were to vibrate, the washer/dryer would not fall. I put the trim on the bottom of the legs and was considering putting on the top but I put some different trim all the way around the bottom of the 2X6 rails. The wife liked that. I also added some carpet on the top to cut down on vibration and to help keep the units in place. I also put some 4X4 pieces of carpet on the bottom to keep the noise down and to help in moving it. I primed and used an gravity sprayer to paint it. Then I put 3 coats of polyacrylic to help in cleaning and to cut down on scratches from the laundry baskets.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
150.00
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
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Wed, 06/29/2016 - 14:31
Holy structure!
I think you could probably drive a truck on top of yours. :) I was a bit concerned about the strength of the construction when I first decided to build it, but I decided that since it would be stationary once I have it in place and the only force would be straight down, it would be fine. Once I got it put together, it was actually sturdier than I thought it was going to be...from a horizontal force perspective. Virtically, that thing could hold 100 washer/dryer pairs...the plywould would give out before the 2x4s and 4x4s would even budge.
Anyway, nice work! I love the Kreg Jig...I need one of those.
Sun, 01/29/2017 - 16:23
Great looking build, thanks for the detailed photos!
Great looking build, thanks for the detailed photos!
Wood Queen Storage Bed
Queen bed frame with drawers.
Alex's Dad
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Hidden Desk
I shrunk the size and dumbed down the plans to fit my skill level.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
175
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Walnut
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
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Mon, 10/10/2016 - 09:08
This is awesome
I love what you did! It looks so great! I prefer this style, which is more simplistic than the other. Great work!!
Mon, 10/10/2016 - 10:28
Amazing Hidden Desk
Love how this turned out - the simpler drawers is just as (if not more) beautiful!
Tue, 10/11/2016 - 14:56
Thank you!
Thanks! I wish I would of set up an account before I posted so I could get notifications. I honestly didn't think anyone would notice it :)
Tue, 10/11/2016 - 14:58
Love!
I am so excited that people noticed this :) Is there any way of putting this under my account? I didnt make an account until today and I would like to get notifications. I have my project on my facebook page and can prove that I made it with other pictures. Thanks!
Mon, 01/20/2020 - 07:44
A couple thoughts...
I would love to see this in a farm-house (rather than rustic) aesthetic along with drawers under the seats for extra storage. Maybe on casters with a fold up extension on the other side? So many ideas running through my head with this!
Farmhouse End Table
Take a deep breath in... then out. Relax as the warm water soothes your muscles. Then look at this freaking amazing end table I made! And this was only my third project ever! Great plans and easy to make.
***Only necessary change to plans was for the decorative Xs. The 2x2s must for the decorative Xs on the small version of the end table must be AT LEAST 25" not 22" as the plans call for. The 22" 2x2 did not reach diagonally (especially when making miter cuts).
I used pre-conditioner on the pine/douglas fir wood before applying the stain.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$30-$40 including wood, screws, pre-conditioner, and stain
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
- Zar brand Grey Cashmere
- Minwax pre-conditioner
- Minwax pre-conditioner
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Waterfall Entry Console
Made the console table for my daughter. Plans were very detailed, accurate and accompanied with great pics and videos. Only tough time we had was trying to get the right diluted whitewash. Onto the matching coffee table next! Thanks Ana!
Brad Brouse
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DIY Portable Outdoor Chair
Two Piece Portable Outdoor Wood Chair
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Double Chair Bench
Built from plans from diyPETE.com.
One day project (another day for poly)
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Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Wood Finish penetrating stain: Gunstock 231 (2 coats), Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane. (3-4 coats)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Bookshelf Console
Extra Wide Console- we will use in our beach cottage. A little rustic paint job and tongue n groove back board. The paint job was a tedious process. First coat was Semi transparent gray stain, next was a thin coat of Kilz primer, then a light sanding and finally a baby blue stain.
Dana T
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How to Build a Laundry Pedestal
I was tired of stooping to do laundry with my front-loading washer. I used the plans for Sausha's washer/dryer pedestals and tweaked them a bit.
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Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Platform: semi-gloss latex paint + primer; legs and side: chalky finish paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Three Bin Laundry Sorter
Modified the original plan to meet our needs of a laundry sorter. Had problems with the hinges so ditched them. I used dowels with a combination of a chamfer cut on the bottom of the door. Dado-ed the trim on the doors and slide the bead board panels in. The face frame is all held together with pocket hole screws, which I highly recommend because it eliminates nail holes and keeps the face frame square. This was my first wood working project, took me a little long to get it done. Thanks for looking.
Modified January 28
So here are some more pictures of my project. I don't really have any good pictures of the dowels. But what I can tell you is, I drilled holes through the sides of the face frame and the trim pieces and then measured where the holes would be in relation to the "drawer". I then drilled holes in the drawers at those measurements, I was careful to not go to deep. I think I went in half an inch. After that I started at one end and placed the dowels in, then put each drawer in. It wasn't easy but with a little patience it worked. The key is to wax the dowels so they will last longer as well. I also am including pictures of the top and bottom trim. On the top the original plans called for an overhang piece and I didn't like the way that looked. I ran the top board an inch long on each side and then wrapped it in quarter round trim. I did this because I plan on adding the Mimi Hutch Top. The bottom was built per the plan, but I ran into a problem with my bottom trim not being level and you could tell. So I raised the whole unit on 1 1/2 legs then placed it on a level surface and again wrapped it in a decorative trim. The key on both trims was a nice miter joint. Last picture I added was of my stoppers. I took scrap from the 1x2 trim and cut them to an inch and a half or two (can't really remember), then using the Kreg Jig drill bit drilled recessed holes. I then opened the doors until the side 45s were level then mounted the blocks on each side. I feel that it is better than a chain or string catch. Again thanks for looking and I hope I answered all of your questions.
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Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Primmer and paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Tue, 01/22/2013 - 11:29
Dowels! What a great idea!
Dowels! What a great idea! Would you mind sharing how you did it? Could you possibly add some pictures showing the dowels? You did a great job. It looks beautiful.
In reply to Dowels! What a great idea! by moosmani
Tue, 01/22/2013 - 20:11
dowels
Yes I will send you the info you requested, I'll try to get it out to you tomorrow or Thursday.
Wed, 02/15/2017 - 11:05
Plans
Can you send the plans to me?!?! I need this for my new home! [email protected]
Thu, 01/24/2013 - 09:27
Great Job!
I love what you have made! Could you post pictures of the top and the bottom trim? I'm very impressed that this is your first project!
Sat, 11/16/2013 - 18:23
Plans
I am a little confused. I love the three bin laundry sorter, but everyone is mentioning plans. I am not finding plans for it on the site. Also, what goes in to hold the clothes? There may be obvious answers, but I am not seeing them. I'd appreciate any help you could give.
Tue, 12/02/2014 - 02:58
Clever mods!
I've been thinking of working up one very similar to this, also with 3 bins, but I didn't want to use chain either. Those stoppers will be ideal - do you put them on both sides or is one enough? Thanks for the share!
Sat, 01/24/2015 - 11:29
3 bin laundry sorter
Hi-
Im not sure if you still have the plans to this awesome project, but if you do, would you be able to share them with me? Ive been looking to make something like this forever, but just couldnt find any help!
thanks,
karah
[email protected]
Wed, 02/25/2015 - 12:35
Do you still have these plans?
If you still have these plans, could you please send them to me? [email protected]
THANK YOU!
Wed, 02/25/2015 - 16:45
would love the plans!!!
I am searching for the plans for the gray corner entertainment center. Does anyone still have them that could email it to me….
Tue, 01/19/2016 - 17:43
Plans for this sorter!
Hi there! If you still have the plans for this I would love to have them! Thanks a lot
Tue, 04/12/2016 - 18:51
3 bin laundry sorter
I would love to have the plans for the laundry bin if they are still available, Thank you!
Wed, 02/15/2017 - 07:16
Great Design!
Can i also have the plans! This is perfect for what we want to do in our laundry room
Wed, 02/15/2017 - 11:24
GREAT DESIGN - SEND / POST PLANS, PLEASE
Can you please send me the plans! [email protected]
Mon, 07/10/2017 - 04:19
I absolutely LOVE your
I absolutely LOVE your laundry sorter!!!! You did a fabulous job and the TRIM, WOW amazing!!!! I've searched Ana's website and cant find the plans' could you please email me the plans to [email protected]. I started building my own furinture back in October 2016 and the reward is amazing... Keep up the good work.
Happy Building,
Lisa
Tue, 01/16/2018 - 19:55
Plan Request
Love this! Can you email the plans to [email protected] please?
Thank you
Tue, 01/16/2018 - 22:18
What a Great Piece - and So Useful!
I'm too new at woodworking to be able to tackle this right now, but would love to download the plans for future. My most successful project so far is a pretty standard bookshelf. I got a free plan, with lots of guidelines and explanations, at https://tinyurl.com/ydeup8lo -- it came with a 440 page guide, "The Art of Woodworking" that has tips and techniques, and am plowing through that right now.
Wed, 02/28/2018 - 12:53
3 bin laundry sorter
This is amazing. I am very new to woodworking. Could you send me the plans please? I would be most appreciatative
Wed, 03/11/2020 - 23:27
3 bin laundry sorter
I would love to have the plans for the three bin laundry sorter to build for my laundry room. Are the plans available? Awesome work!
Thu, 07/16/2020 - 14:14
3 bin laundry cabinet
Looks amazing!! I want to build one just like that, can you please email me the plans, thanks!! [email protected]
Tue, 01/12/2021 - 06:26
Plans for 3 bin laundry sorter
This looks like something I can build. Would you please e-mail me the plans? The address is [email protected]
Large square Balustrade Coffee Table
About This Project
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
275. Including legs.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I used Minwax Pre stain. 2 coats Minwax Special Walnut. One coat Minwax classic grey which I wiped on and off immediately. Top coat Minwax poly
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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Farmhouse desk
Fun project
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
80
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Varathane Golden Oak
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Frosty Garden Greenhouse
It was truly great for us to find a greenhouse design from a fellow Interior Alaskan blogger. We kept coming back to this design, enough times to where we decided to actually build it.
We would be the first to admit that tackling a gambrel style building was slightly intimidating and not what we had in mind for our very first self-built building! But, we faithfully followed the cut lists and directions. It turned out beautifully! If you're in the same boat, have confidence that you can build this too!
We love the options available for making it your own. We decided to stain the greenhouse lumber of ours to match our cedar sided home. We also built a semi frost-resistant foundation, since we're a little north of Ana at 65 degrees and sometimes experience frost heaving. We also added full climate controls to ours, adding both fans and louvers that keep our greenhouse at perfect temperatures.
The performance has been great! Building this greenhouse has been the single greatest thing we have done in our years of subarctic gardening. We might even consider building a second greenhouse down the road. No matter how big your greenhouse is, it's never quite enough!
Thanks for the great plans, Ana! We appreciate your work!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$2400
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Transparent cedar stain
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Bench to Table conversion
We made two of the Picnic Table to Bench units in the month of March. The second one is in the bottom part of the picture hidden by the wood rack. I took the picture from our upstairs porch. My husband is still amazed that we accomplished this. He is not a DIY'er. We built a new house in 2016 and had a bunch of leftover wood sitting on our (unfinished) basement floor. We managed to build our benches mostly from that wood. We did have to buy 3 more pieces to finish the second back/tabletop. Then we got the balance of the wood moved out to our storage barn. The color is deck stain from our porches. I chose 20 hours as our time frame because the used wood required a lot of sanding and prep work. Our time frame was probably about 3 weeks but we are 68 and 73 years old and were really in no hurry. The plans were very simple to follow. We made them 6 feet long.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Nearly free except for the big bolts and three 2x6x8ft boards. We had everything else.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Solid deck paint from Lowes in a cedar color we already had.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Bookcase/ laundry and cleaning storage
We mainly followed the plan but made some adjustments because we wanted the “ugly” side to be able to house brooms and mops and we cut the width down just a tad. We absolutely love how it turned out!! And we definitely needed this in our space!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
400
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Chalk paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Easy 8 ft shelves
Easy picture frame shelves.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
24.00
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
white paint
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
Comments
Sat, 06/19/2021 - 10:09
Very nice~
Such a wonderful way to display photos! Wonderful job, thank you for sharing!
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Ana White
Wed, 08/28/2019 - 12:29
Thank you! Great job! This…
Thank you! Great job! This is one of my favorite step stool plans too, glad to see you built it!