Community Brag Posts

Another great Loft bed

Submitted by mijohnst on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 08:30

This is another one if your popular loft bed houses. Thanks very much for the plans! I changed a few things, but not as dramatic as others have done. Was a fun project and my daughter actually helped. One spur of the moment idea was to allow her to paint a mural on the backside so that in few years when she out grows it we'll be able to look back and remember how we built it together.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$300
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
White and blue paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Cindy from Indiana (not verified)

Sat, 01/14/2012 - 10:34

You guys did a great job - very cute! I also love the idea of a hidden mural that you get to revisit in the future. So cool!

Worktable +Peg Board and Light

Submitted by jphysc on Sun, 12/01/2013 - 18:31

This workbench was really easy to make and is, in fact, very sturdy. I modified it slightly, taking inspiration from (I think) the first brag picture on this and added a pegboard, work light and top shelf, which in my opinion drastically improves the overall functionality. The plans call for 9 2x4s but in order to get the result as-is, you only need six. PS- I'm not sure why the pictures are coming out sideways, but I don't see a rotate button!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
64 dollars
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
None
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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Farmhouse Printers Cabinet

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 02/16/2016 - 11:29

I've been seeing these gorgeous printer cabinet everywhere. I mean everywhere. I had wanted one for a long time but they looked complicated. I mean, they do, look complicated. 

Finally we bit the bullet and got to working on this. We started at 3:30 on saturday, worked until 6:30 and then worked on it 9 am - 12 pm on sunday. 6 hours and we made this. 

I know it might take some a lot longer, but we build furniture for a living so we might be a bit faster in the building department. 

Husband built, I sanded, stained & varnished.

It is stained in our custom beachwood mix. Head on over to our blog to read the full story.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
374.00
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
We used our custom beachwood stain & matte Polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

2 X 4 Adirondack Chairs and Tables with a Twist

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 15:59

I had a bunch of my old skis that I had used as a display wall in my chalet that I needed to do something with, and this was a perfect solution!

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Ten Dollar Ledges (which were free - sort of)

Submitted by lcf on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 22:18

Thanks for a great plan! I've been procrastinating in posting, since I have plans to start blogging and wanted to link. Unfortunately, my blog remains a pipe dream as I still can't come up with a name.

The two long ledges were the ones I made (smaller ones are ancient.) These have helped me a great deal in my efforts to pull together/put my own stamp on the most awkwardly laid out and chopped up house imaginable! The 'in your face effect' created by my piling nearly every photo I own on them should be temporary - wall space will open up as other rooms get done. I do think they soften up the gigantic television (Ok, stop laughing. It was worse before.).

While the Ten Dollar Ledges were the inspiration for these, I didn't follow the instructions, since I have lots of leftover plywood and buying lumber when you live in the country and drive a VW Bug is not much fun. I'm very pleased with both the shelves and the garage space their creation opened up. There was a tradeoff, though, as it took me far longer than the hour or two each would have took had I used dimensional lumber. Four inch rip cuts are a pain! (especially since I was a bit too perfectionistic.) But I'm very happy with the results. Thanks again!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
very little (always have screws on hand and used paint I had)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Black semigloss spray paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

patricia klein (not verified)

Sat, 01/21/2012 - 16:20

Hi - I am SO EXCITED - just made a $10 ledge! I have been wanting a photo/art ledge for a long time and actually purchased one from Pottery Barn which I returned. I hated the finish on it an found it very difficult to hang, not to mention that it was expensive! I had some idea how I might make one but wasn't sure, so went on line looking for instructions. So glad I found yours - it was really easy and looks great. The best part is that you can make it whatever size and finish that you want. Now i have to get busy making art to fill it! Thank you so much for your great ideas - i see quite alot of others on your site that I just might try.

Cedar Fence

Submitted by jvos on Wed, 12/04/2013 - 06:04

I've needed a new fence for years but was intimidated by setting posts. I decided this year to hire someone to set the posts and then build the fence myself. Then I saw a brag post on here where the person used Oz-Posts. After researching it, I decided this was the way to go. It was simple and fast! We obviously need to cut the tops off the posts yet!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$900 - 70 feet of fence
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Farmhouse Dining Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 10/02/2019 - 10:58

Here is our beautiful truss beam dining table that we built with 100% solid ash hardwood using mortise and tenon joinery and finished in Early American stain! ❤️

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
400
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Early American stain by Varathane
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Garage Organizer

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 10:48

My husband needed a solution for the garage. I showed him your video and he went right to work. We both love it! Thanks for the inspiration and all you do, Ana!

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Workbench Console Project

This was a fun and relatively easy project. Thanks Ana for all you do!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax Bombay Mahoghany (3 coats)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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viola

Tue, 01/24/2012 - 09:49

This is great. You did wonderful for a first project. I could see this as a kitchen island...Thank you for sharing...

X Console Table stained in Early American

X Console table made slightly larger then the plan specs. Also added a backing with some holes since the customer is going to be using this as an entertainment center.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Early American, Satin Polyurethane, Finish Paste
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

dbizzle

Wed, 12/11/2013 - 12:11

I'm a huge fan of using a false back on the bottom storage areas to hide cords - just leave a small gap at the bottom to drop those cords through and you don't have visible holes showing the wall behind.

mnorton

Sun, 01/25/2015 - 06:55

Hi could you please post the measurements you used to build this. I'm wanting to build as an entertainment center as well. Thanks!

Hall Tree

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 02/21/2016 - 16:07

Changed the plans to fit some stuff that I already had. I routed the box together instead of using pocket hole jig. Turned out great have had several people wonder where I got the idea.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Chalk Paint and Dark Walnut Stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

My diy Bathroom remodel.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 10/02/2019 - 20:32

I got a water leak behind the shower walls. And I started calling for Bathroom remodel quotes..but the pricing quote wasn't not even close to what I had I'm in my budget.so I decided to watching YouTube videos..and I got my design inspiration from the Pinterest app ...and I decided to start my own Diy Bathroom remodel. The rest is history.

Estimated Cost
2500.00
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Planter Box

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 06/12/2023 - 10:59

Made these to fit Dollarstore pots. These plans were so easy to follow and adjust for pot size. I used scrap wood and sealed them with a stain sealant. I love your plans!

Denise
New Brunswick, Canada

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Kid Table & Stools

My wife and I did this table and stools for our son’s class art project. We did something similar last year and they auction the items off in a fund raiser in March. More details and information on the blog – www.atouchofarkansas.com.

Estimated Cost
$100.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Extra paint we had from other projects, so the estimated cost includes buying paint, but if you have some already, obviously you can take that off the total costs.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Console Table

Submitted by pdxbrit on Wed, 12/11/2013 - 10:57

Modified slightly for increased height, slightly larger gap between shelves and more underneath clearance (for Roomba Vacuum).

Very easy to make, used Google Sketchup to calculate new angles for X's based on the modified size of the console.

Most time consuming part was repeated sanding and final poly-whey coats.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$100 - Not including Kreg Jig & Screws.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Finished with Tea, Oxidizing Solution (Steel Wool & Vinegar) and three coats of Poly-Whey. Looks fantastic, and I'm hooked. Farmhouse Bedside tables next on the list!
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

children's arbor

I built this a bit larger for a older child or adult. Measures 5'3 high by 5'10 long. This is my first Anna White project. I am a 44 year old woman who just last year never held a saw. I am finding my calling. I never knew how much I would love doing this!! I may also add, as my money is super tight, I made this completely from pallets. I don't have but a few tools, but found with a drill and miter saw that was the only tools that I needed.

Estimated Cost
$15
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I had a dark grape paint that I added white to.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Farmhouse King Size Bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 15:56

Finally replaced our old queen size bed frame. It took me 2 weekends to finish the project. We bought a Nova Comfort memory foam.

Estimated Cost
C$150.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr light grey paint
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Comments

Ana White

Tue, 11/05/2019 - 10:38

Thank you for entering your bed!

We are so excited to let you know your entry won a random draw $100 gift card.  We will email you all the details as well!

Thanks again! Ana

Hall shelf Unit

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 06/16/2023 - 17:56

I actually used a partial plan from a previous Ana-white photo and plan. I used some nautical hooks to finish it off.

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DVD hutch

Submitted by angiemicn on Sun, 02/05/2012 - 03:01

Living in a small house, 1100 sq feet, really needed an area devoted to DVD storage, then I thought, why not build my own Entertainment center? This is 1 of 6 pieces.

Estimated Cost
35.00 combined with logan base total 75.00 including paint!!! such a great price!
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Stained a lot, 2 coats of White KILZ waterbased latex primer, with 220 grit sanding in between each coat. Think this is VERY important, as it gives you a wonderful canvas to work with.
2 coats of Behr Premium Ultra White High Gloss, again light sanding between each coat.
Modifications: 32 inches wide, 12 inches deep, 5 shelves, each 8.5 inches high, customized to fit dvd's, puck light inserted on top shelf, beadboard to the backing, 1x3 used as trim across top, put together with Kreg
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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compartment depot bookshelf

Submitted by boutzak on Sun, 12/15/2013 - 15:01

This is my first serious project that I dedicated to my wife so she can arrange her many books and personal things. I used the undercover jig from wolfcraft (same as kreg jig).

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
white satin paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate