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Versatile Wine Holder Gift

Submitted by calcowoods on Tue, 12/24/2019 - 11:39

Plans with accompanying video were just perfect and we built two holders in a few hours.  Stained with 2 coats of Minwax Cherry and applied Minwax Finishing Paste as topcoat.  My wife created a template for the 3 part circle wood section and used a scroll saw for the cuts.  We will be building more sets of the wine holders as gifts for family and friends.

Estimated Cost
Less than $7 dollars with $4 for pair of holders for each
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Cherry and applied Minwax Finishing Paste as topcoat.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Double Bowl Raised Pet Feeder

Submitted by docfin02 on Sat, 04/07/2012 - 19:31

Modified the single bowl raised pet feeder for two bowls.

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
paint and tile
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

jeepinjezi (not verified)

Fri, 06/08/2012 - 11:28

Love the tile - totally going to steal idea. Great job (and cute cat)

Love this Patio Chair

Submitted by jmason09 on Tue, 01/21/2014 - 20:14

Let me tell you how happy I am that I have found this site.. This is my second project from this site that I have completed, but definitely not my last ( just haven't "bragged" about the first one yet) But any who....THANK YOU ANA FOR ALL YOU DO!!!

So I recently bought my first home and since then I wanted to make it MINE.. I always find my self glued to pinterest always looking for something to make or get into. That's when I came across this site and my mind started filling up with ideas and things I wanted to do for my house. When I first moved into my home it was during the summer time, and I didn't have any patio furniture and didn't have the finances to buy any. I know that summer is now right around the corner and I wanted to enjoy my back yard this year and be able to sit outside. Well.. I have found the answer to the problem. Why not build one... And o yea.. for $45.. Wow.. cant beat that.. So I have now completed my first Patio chair.. All I have to do now is Just build the love seat and couch and ill be all completed and set for summer.

The project was not difficult at all.. The only thing I alter was the back tie in, which was suggested in the comments that its better inside the chair then out.. Other than that.. follow the plans and it will be easy and wont cost more than expected.

Enjoy

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
45
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Color was Kona ( not sure of the brand, and this was my first time staining.)
Glossy/wax finish (not sure of the brand)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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

Comments

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!

rustic farmhouse kitchen island

Submitted by shawnkirk on Fri, 12/27/2019 - 10:48

My wife wanted/needed a kitchen island for more storage and prep space. After seeing the prices online of nice kitchen islands, I decided to take the time to make her this one. I would mark this as advanced due to the numerous cuts, joinery techniques, and sheer prep time it took. The build was a success as on Christmas morning once she saw this she cried out of joy! It took the better part of a month because I Hand Hewed with an axe the legs, the whitewash finish is of my own design(a 6 step process), all pieces were sanded, finished, and distressed before assembly. For the butcher block, I used Anna's rustic-x coffee table top design- I only wish I had a jointer so I could have the slabs flush, but I did plane and sand all the way from 80 grit to 240 grit to create a smooth finish. Then all pieces were treated with multiple coats and buffings of citrus wood wax.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$400- lumber was around $300, stain and hardware added maybe another $60-70
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax antique American walnut gloss stain, Behr semi gloss white paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced

Ultimate Play Barn

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 09/01/2023 - 15:42

I built this play horse barn for my daughter. She loves to play with toy horses. It is 33 x 28 Has a removable hay loft, Stales with working doors and drop down hay loft doors. Hinged on both roof sections for easy play. Lots of love and effort went into making this. I hope you enjoy.

charliemugler@instagram

Taller Braden Entryway Drawer Bench and Hutch

Submitted by vlad53 on Sun, 04/08/2012 - 22:53

Since my entryway room has 9' ceilings, I wanted something a little taller. I modified the hutch plans for 60" and added another shelf. I used 4 flat metal plates with pre-driled screw-holes to attach tops to bottoms, the bottoms to each other, and one bridging the top.

Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Toddler Loft Bed

Submitted by Mamabear2 on Thu, 01/23/2014 - 08:01

we used the loft bed plan, cut it down smaller for a toddler. Instead of a ladder we created stairs for it. My son loved to play on this bed but not to sleep on so we came up with the lego farm house bed

Estimated Cost
175.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I used the metallic sliver paint from Disney's paint line. purchased at walmart
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

Cherry dresser

Submitted by tnaudio on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 10:14

I built this dresser for my wife. When we moved in, we got new furniture for my 2 boys. But didnt have much for ourselves in our room. She deserves a nice peice like this to put her clothes in. Its built from 1" solid cherry boards. Finished is a simple boiled linseed oil with shellac. 

Modified Farmhouse Table

Submitted by imlewer on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 08:05

Inspired by the Farm House table plans. I scored a bunch of old reclaimed barn wood from a friend of mine and decided it would make a perfect table top. I finished our basement and we moved our living room downstairs as planned. Which left us with a very large and very vacant room in the front of our house (14' x 21'). We had always planed to turn this into our dining room when the basement was done since we have no other formal dining space in the house. So this was the first piece of many to be build and placed in the room.

The table is 9ft long and the top is 7/4 thick oak floor boards. I took them down to a local cabinet shop and they jointed the edges, planed the top and bottom, glued them up and cut them down to 9ft (started at 12') for $50. Best $50 ever spent. I live close to Amish country so there are a lot of wood suppliers locally, I found a guy who sells stairway newels and all kinds of posts at super low costs. I picked up all for of my legs for $10 a piece. The exact same post was $33 at my Menards. I just trimmed them up to size and was good to go. I had the same cabinet shop mill the lumber for the aprons and stretcher as well. Its all 1" thick maple with a nice little rabbit cut in the long aprons to act as a ledge for my cross supports. To finish up the legs I added some 4" baseboard to thicken up the look of the bottom legs.

I'm super pleased with how it turned out and so is my wife, which is all that really matters anyway. Next up, entry way bench, 8 Parsons chairs and a steel pipe buffet...

Estimated Cost
$170 (including all supplies and poly)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Satin Water Based Poly (4 coats)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Michelle Caudle (not verified)

Wed, 04/11/2012 - 09:29

Absolutely gorgeous!!!

Michelle Caudle (not verified)

Wed, 04/11/2012 - 09:30

It's gorgeous!!!

whitney_smith

Wed, 04/11/2012 - 10:51

Do you mind sharing with me where you are located? It's not too often people speak of "Amish Country" so I wondered if you are in Central Ohio? If yes, I NEED to know where you go those legs for so cheap! Thanks!

imlewer

Wed, 04/11/2012 - 11:10

I actually live in Massillon, Akron-Canton area. The guy with the posts is right outside of winesburg. I have his business card at home and I'll send you the info when I get home. Its at this little flea-market pole building area. Its publicly open from I think May-Oct, but if you call him he'll meet you there by appointment. He had a ton of stuff. Mine we some of the most "expensive" since they were like 5ft tall before I cut them down.

Workbench

Submitted by jbknakal on Wed, 04/20/2016 - 05:36

I used melamine for the top and shelf to get a nice surface for working on

Estimated Cost
$70
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Grandy Barn Door Corner TV Stand

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 01/08/2020 - 12:46

I couldn't find any corner TV stands with the barndoor style that were big enough, so I decided to design and make my own using the Grandy buffet design.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
200-300
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax Polyshades Satin
Wax paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Murphy Bed

Submitted by bjhoove on Sat, 04/14/2012 - 21:58

I used the Murphy Bed Plan that Ana had on her website. I modified it so that it would look more like a dresser and would fit into the space that I have. It is perfect and I have used it myself just to see if it was comfy. It was!!! :)

This project took me longer to do as I had a creativity issue that you can read about here .. http://joy2journey.blogspot.com/2012/04/m-is-for-murphy-bed-its-finishe…

Estimated Cost
100.00
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Jacobean Stain and a clear Poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

JoanneS

Sun, 04/15/2012 - 11:37

What an amazing job! Really looks just like a dresser. The lock closure is a great idea for keeping it securely closed. Beautiful finish, and the fabric and stencils are so creative!

redhead_61

Sun, 04/15/2012 - 14:15

Yeah this is pretty much awesome. It looks like a piece that should be there not something that is there to provide additional sleep space. LOVE it.

CharlesJr (not verified)

Fri, 12/14/2012 - 03:36

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MeganBurrell

Wed, 01/08/2014 - 12:28

You did a fabulous job on your murphy bed. Good to know it can be made horizontally too. Thanks for the inspiration! =]

Two Ana-White designs - open wardrobe with sliding mirror cabinet

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 04/25/2016 - 04:43

Inspired by both Ana's Industrial Closet design and the Sliding Mirror Cabinet.

Making maximum use out of a small space, bought a mirror from Ikea and removed it from the existing frame, everything made in virgin wood from DIY store. Two tier clothes rail to separate big coats from other clothes, two height shelf system to accomodate sloped ceiling. A lot of fun to make!

Estimated Cost
£120
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Antique Pine Rustoleum varnish
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Rustic half X Hall Tree

Submitted by danj4fsu on Wed, 01/15/2020 - 18:59

Just finished this tonight. Decided to make it a little wider than the plans. Added bead board on the back. I also made the top shelf a little larger so I can come back later and add some LED lights on it. Because I made the top shelf bigger I wanted to add the angled supports. That’s why I didn’t do an “x” on the bottom so the shelf support would mimick the slanted piece in the bottom.  

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr Marquee semi-gloss white
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
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