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Farmhouse Bedside Table

Submitted by abbpim on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 15:29

This nightstand was my fourth build, and it was so much fun! All of the measurements listed were accurate and it was super easy to build! Doing my second one right now!

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Primer+white paint in one followed by 2 coats of poly
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Media console

I needed something for my tv that would be high enough to accommodate our 18 inch sound bar sub so I modified the Taylor's Console plan to fit. Love the way it looks with my plank wall! Pretty happy with the first piece of furniture I built!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
White enamel paint from Sherwin Williams. Two coats primer, four coats of paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Twin Storage Beds with Corner Hutch

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 09/12/2016 - 05:47

We had to adjust the center hutch a bit to fit the beds into the room, but we are very very pleased with how this turned out.  Thanks for the plans!

Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Modern Adirondack Chair

Submitted by nk25 on Fri, 06/26/2020 - 18:46

I really enjoyed making this. Notes: The board with 20 degree cuts needs to be cut at a longer length if cutting at 90 degrees and trimming later. The back support is a little low if you’re over 5’10”.

Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Deck stain. redwood color - Olympic brand
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

DIY Craft Table with Storage

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 04/13/2024 - 12:39

Your plans were easy to follow. Made our DIY so much easier. Material sheet was perfect. Made a few small modifications and used a butcher block for the table. Finished product turned out great. Thank you again.

Lisa A.

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Simple outdoor set

Submitted by boomer4676 on Fri, 08/24/2012 - 07:09

This outdoor set is a mix of the vintage bar stool plans and the simple table and bench set. I added a few things here and there.

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Stained with dark walnut and white (leftover) paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Jake

Sun, 08/26/2012 - 17:38

I really like your table and bench. Even leaving off the massive 2x4s and using 1 x ? gives the table and bench a light look, but I will bet it is substantial. Keep up the good work.

Fancy X Farm House Table

Submitted by a_hall on Tue, 06/17/2014 - 12:19

Loving our new table - we ended up spending about $100 since we used for 4x4s than 2x4s. We also left out the 2 center pieces since we shorted the table to 6ft.

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

Corner Bookcase

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 09/14/2016 - 16:58

I used the corner bookcase plan.  It was easy to follow.  I think it turned out well for my 2nd wood project. My sister had the idea of painting the panels blue to match the buildin bookcases in my libray room.  I have the backs of them painted navy blue.

Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
painted Sherwood williams White Panels Beur Navy Blue
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

New Table for the Screen Porch

Submitted by margjack on Sun, 08/26/2012 - 14:03

I'm so excited about my farmhouse table! I used mostly scrap wood that I had lying around, and I adjusted the length of the table to fit my space (it is 62" long). I cut the table ends in a curve pattern just for a little more interest. I used the steel wool/vinegar solution to darken and age the top, with a paste wax finish on top to give it a more aged patina. I painted the base with the paint leftover from my outdoor sectional that I built from Ana's plans. The actual table didn't take long to put together, but it took me a month to get around to the finish.

Sorry for the photos - I used my cell phone camera and the light was bad!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$50 (Used mostly scrap wood - probably about $150 if I bought all the wood/supplies)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Top: vinegar/steel wool solution with paste wax finish
Base: Custom color exterior paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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spiceylg

Mon, 08/27/2012 - 13:45

I loved this style table before and now the mods to the end put it over the top! Love!

Tool Organizer

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 07:02

I’m very happy with my tool organizer. I also used the tool organizer idea for bracket to hang our bicycle rack. We love the way it all came out. Thank you so much for sharing!

We run a fence company. The best thing about this project is that it cost me $0!! I used 2X4 cutoffs that we were going to trash!

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Tapered Wood Planter

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/24/2024 - 10:53

Made this for our patio area very fun build, my wife loves it so of course she wants another one! Back to the wood stove.

Blair K

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Vintage Step Stool

Submitted by Aisha on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 12:57

I made this vintage step stool awhile ago but forgot to post it to the Brag board. At first I made it then put a coat of a mix of beeswax and olive oil that I mixed up. But then it was being used in the bathroom by the kids and got filthy. So I sanded it down and put a coat of stain and poly on it. I love it much more now!

Very easy plan and great for a beginner project.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
One coat of Varathane's Red Mahagony and 3 coats of satin poly
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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GuestCharles Odom (not verified)

Sat, 10/20/2012 - 03:43

You did a great job! I would like to try it myself. Measurements/Thanks

$40 Ping Pong table top game

With Father's Day rolling in, my sons and I needed a gift, stat! My husband thinks that Table Tennis is the quintessential father-son activity, so that was an obvious choice.
We needed something easy to make, easy to store, and budget friendly. With a 6, 4, and 2 year old helping out, I made a foldable mdf ping pong table that could easily be placed on our picnic table outside.
We had home depot cut the mdf in half, primed it, taped off some lines, spray painted it with chalkboard paint (bonus, you can keep score!), and screwed 4 small hinges to attach the 2 halves. We added a removable table tennis net, some paddles and balls, and have played nearly every day!

Estimated Cost
$40
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Chalkboard spray paint
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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Hall-End Photo Ledges

Submitted by SaraLodise on Fri, 09/23/2016 - 13:03

$10 Ledges made with 1x3s instead of 1x4s and fronted with cute trim pieces I found at Orange store. Finished with Behr Marque sample paint that didn't make the cut for the hallway walls (color: Gotham Gray).

Estimated Cost
Select Pine Lumber = $40
Pine Trim = $17
Behr Marque sample = $4
Total = $61
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr Marque - Matte - Gotham Gray
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Custom Toy Box

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 04/27/2024 - 11:30

Your plan for this toy box was sooo easy to follow, but I added the feet. My grandson loved it. I have 2 other projects from your plans for him as well.

Charlene

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5 board bench

Submitted by Jamie_A on Thu, 08/30/2012 - 06:34

My husband was talking about going to burn some old boards, and when I asked about them - they were from a 100 year old barn! After some coaxing, he brought home a huge pile, and filed up his side of the garage. I've been looking for something to do with them and I found your site! I'm so excited for all the projects to come. This was my first build (after a corner tv console that went horribly wrong, lol). I shortened the bench a bit to fit the small wall in our mudroom. This was a great plan, super easy and super quick.

Estimated Cost
free! used found barn boards
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
I sanded the boards down with 80 grit, then 100. I used the vinegar and steel wool mix to age the cut edges, cleaned it off and applied 2 coats of spray poly, lightly sanding in between
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Animal Hooks & Knobs

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 09/25/2016 - 22:05

Inspired by the Woodland animal hooks, we made a variety of different animal hooks/knobs in a fun 1 day project.

Estimated Cost
Wood $12 + scraps,
Acrylic Paints ~$7.50 + already owned paints (lots left over for another project),
Knobs $5
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Acrylic paint
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Modern Outdoor Sofa

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 08:44

We are building memories and patio furniture! We're total beginners and we built an outdoor sofa and coffee table! My husband and I have never built furniture before and really needed some patio furniture as we prepare to host our son and his sweetheart's wedding reception! We learned that it's a lot of work, but so worth it!

The plans we used are from Ana White's website (Ana, you've made a wanna-be carpenter out of me!) https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/outdoor-sofa-modern-comf…

Estimated Cost
Under $200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Helmsman Polyurethane
Lightly sanded between coats and applied 2 coats all over and 3 coats on arms
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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