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Tall Pioneer Bed

I've had the Pioneer Bed bookmarked for months, waiting for the right time to build it. It was the perfect twin plan to hide a trundle beneath. We built the bed in a day with our new nail gun, it was so easy! I added 5 inches to the leg height so the pop-up trundle would fit easily. We're loving the new bed.

Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
One coat turquoise paint, followed by a coat of watered down coral paint. I painted a section, then rubbed it off with a cloth for a whitewashed look so the blue bled through.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

two colored End Table

Submitted by nickdevos on Wed, 10/23/2013 - 14:28

This end table was built using left over pine and pallet wood, finished with Special Walnut Stain by Miniwax and Rustoleum spray paint. The end result probably costed about $8 per end table and they turned out great.

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Great Plans!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 01/07/2016 - 09:46

My friend & I made this doll house for a Christmas present for my daughter.  The plans were easy to follow!

I put carpet on the top floor & then used contact paper that lookes like wood for the other flooring.

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Outdoor X Sectional

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 04/25/2019 - 21:59

i made a mudification in plans. it takes me two days to finish it.

Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Full Size Storage Bed

My daughter wanted her room redone for her tenth birthday. We decided to go big with Ana's storage bed plans. I had so much fun building this and really learned a lot. It took me three months to find enough spare time to finish it, but it was worth the wait.

Estimated Cost
$200+
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Dutch Boy Refresh paint in Mocha White over no VOC primer. I rolled it on with a smooth roller.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Misty Tillema

Mon, 11/07/2011 - 19:24

You did a really great job building the storage bed. I am in the process of building this same bed for my teenage son, only I'm not building the towers. Finding enough time to actually get a project finished is nearly impossible when you only have a few hours here and there! Your daughter will love all the extra storage space as she gets older.

Step Stool

Submitted by mbotica on Fri, 10/25/2013 - 20:58

Saw this project on here and immediately knew this was something I needed to build for my daughter who had been standing on toys to reach her light switch as she is now enjoying turning on and off the lights in her room. Took some creative license and made the treads out of multiple boards rather than the single 6" piece from the plan. Also use pocket hole joinery to add to the stability of the project. This is very sturdy and can hold well over 200lbs. Already have many orders from friends.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$25, cause of the poplar
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Lowes Valspar paint and primer in one. used two coats and in some areas three coats. light sanding to create the aged look.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

DIY Recycling Centre

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 01/09/2016 - 15:18

I followed the plans pretty closely (please note, the visual graphic of cuts is incorrect - the panel fronts should be 17 3/4" which is tells you WAY later in the plans). I trimmed it out with 1/4" mdf to give it a shaker-style look.

Estimated Cost
Including primer, paint and plastic bin inserts my estimated total is about $165 Canadian.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr Marquee in Battleship Grey
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Dresser

Submitted by Nick72 on Sat, 05/11/2019 - 07:54

Dresser created for my parents.

Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
chalk paint and furniture wax
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced

Barn Door

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 03/07/2023 - 10:29

My wife wanted a couple of barn doors for the 2 smaller rooms in the house. This is the first one.
For the inner panel I used 12 x 12mm x 140mm tongue & groove boards glued back to back, 6 each side with one of them ripped in half with one half on each side so I had a square edge on the outside.

For the frame I used 89mm x 19mm pine glued back to back.

Finished with Cabots clear finish

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KING Farmhouse bed (Modified)

We built this farm house bed but had to modify it. Im in the military and wanted a king size frame that was able to be torn down and moved easy. If you look i used brackets and long 1/2 bolts to attach the side rails to the head board and footboard. I also made foot board legs 30" then lined the 2x10 side rails up with the bottom of the slat boards on the foot board. This makes the actual mattress sit very high.

Estimated Cost
$240
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
minwax
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Larryshandywife

Thu, 09/13/2012 - 02:36

Hello,great job on this bed. Its very nice. I would like to get the plans/dementions on how you made this so I will beable to take it apart as well since my husband works for the railroad and were always moving. Thank You!

Playhouse loft bed

Built this bed for my five year old daughter. In hindsight I might have rounded out the door for entrance / exiting.

We got years of memories and enjoyment out of this bed.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Bunk Bed Shelf

Submitted by Medickep on Tue, 01/12/2016 - 13:11

I made this simple Bunk bed shelf so all the stuff my son stored on the headboard, wouldn't keep falling off. It was easy to make and I painted it while working on another project. and I used spray paint to get the orange on a little easier!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Spray paint, primer and color. Waited 20 minutes between coats and did the whole thing in one setting.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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dkkachik

Mon, 10/21/2019 - 19:12

My daughter asked for a shelf for her bunkbed—something to hold her glasses, IPad, and retainer case.  And maybe a book or two.  Thanks to Ana White and free plans...I made the shelf that others have made.  thanks!

Electric Fireplace Surround

Slowly replacing all of the furniture in my home with things that I build. I used pallets for the structure, maple flooring for the facing, some scrap from shutter doors for the doors, 1×2 for the trim and adhesive tiles from the local ReStore for the top and around the fireplace insert. Perfectly fits a 65" tv. 

Estimated Cost
Less than $25 + the insert that I took from a particle board surround purchased from Menards several years ago.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax, variety of stains, Minwax polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

farmhouse table with bowling alley top

Submitted by sara ford on Tue, 10/29/2013 - 18:43

I used the farmhouse table plans to build a base, and then used an 88" stretch of bowling lane from a bowling alley demo nearby. The sturdy base looks great with the 2" thick maple top. Thanks for a great plan.

Estimated Cost
$400
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
miniwax cherry
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Shiplap/bomb crate farm table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 01/16/2016 - 11:15

I built this project with wood out of a 100+ year old house. When the house was tore down they discovered instead of ship lap, some of the walls were covered with wood from old military bomb crates. What a score! The dimensions of this table are 30" tall x 36" wide x 7' long. Now I am going to find some old chairs and recover the cushions with burlap/feedsack. Thanks Ana, your plans have helped me so much.

Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Pecan with gloss poly single step, then sanded some back off.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Firepit Table

firepit within a table....great fun!

Estimated Cost
£270
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
fireproof paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Mug Tree Stand

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 03/21/2023 - 12:05

I followed Ana's plans for this Mug Tree stand! I absolutely adore it! Great plans and cute stand.

Built from Plan(s)

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Laundry Basket Dresser

Submitted by spiceylg on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 07:42

I was showing a friend Ana's website and the laundry basket dresser picture appeared and she immediately told me, yes told me, lol, to make one for her. First time working with MDF and had to have my hubby's help because it's way too heavy. For that alone, not sure I'd use it again. Also, two places, it bubbled a little, not sure why. She loved it and wants another. I'm never sure how long these projects take as I don't do it all at one time. It's on the weekends when I have a chance and after work.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$25
Finish Used
Latex primer and Benjamin Moore's Linen White rolled on with a foam roller.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Farmhouse Bed

Submitted by Cole on Sun, 11/03/2013 - 07:04

Our version of the farmhouse bed!

Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner