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Wine cabinet

Submitted by Nick72 on Sat, 03/31/2018 - 06:54

Wine cabinet made from grandy sliding door console plans.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$250
Finish Used
Kona stain with satin poly
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Tryde Coffee Table

Submitted by florabora on Sat, 06/25/2011 - 19:25

We made the Tryde Coffe table using 100% reclaimed wood

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Ebony stain
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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Vivila (not verified)

Sun, 06/26/2011 - 13:38

Also wanted to say I LOVE YURTS!!!! I want one! :) Fantastic idea for accomodation.

Film Adapted Greenhouse

Submitted by justok on Sun, 08/04/2013 - 18:40

Thanks for this design. I've used it and adapted it for my very hot weather location. http://imgur.com/a/dsVlc#18

I am using film instead of plastic sheets, which reduces the price and allows for easy swapping to shade cloth.

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

Seattle Seahawks Kids Chair

Submitted by jshull123 on Tue, 08/25/2015 - 09:08

I built this kids-sized chair using the "Classic Chairs Made Simple" plans on this website (http://ana-white.com/2011/01/classic-chairs-made-simple.html). I had to change the dimensions accordingly but it turned out just about right. I ordered the paint from Home Depot, getting the true Seahawk colors, then I used vinyl to create custom stencils to paint the designs on, the "12" number is a sticker I ordered online. This was for a friend's son and he really love it, especially with football season almost here. The painting and stenciling took the longest part, much longer than I anticipated but it was worth it.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Making a wooden game board

I made a wooden game board for The Duke from Catalyst Game Labs. The Duke is a 2 player abstract strategy game. In some ways, it is similar to chess. For more details about The Duke visit the official website for the game where you can find the rules and files for a Print & Play version of the game. (Unfortunately, at the time of writing this tutorial the physical copy of The Duke is out of print.)

The game board for The Duke is similar to a chess board. It uses a 6×6 grid instead of the 8×8 grid in chess.

 

 

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Watco Danish Oil (Natural)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Small Hall Tree

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 04/24/2022 - 11:26

I am new to woodworking. I made this hall tree, for my aunt, to fit between her 2 broom closets in her entryway. 

by Kimberly

$10 Ledges Reading Nook

Submitted by kelli224 on Wed, 06/29/2011 - 15:22

We needed something to help with our book storage problem - something easier for the kiddos to get to and also clean up. We've made the ten dollar ledges before for our kitchen, but this project was way more fun!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$10
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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Stacked 4

Submitted by Allid on Fri, 08/28/2015 - 16:18

My husband built this is a weekend. We wanted each of our boys to have 2 rows for storage so we went with 4 total. Anchored to the wall and already in use 

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

Easy Kids Indoor Playhouse

Hi friends!
 

Jen here from Jenwoodhouse.com, sharing some exciting, free plans! How adorable is this Easy Kids Indoor Playhouse

Is that not the most adorable thing you ever did see?

The tongue-and-groove planks!
The transom window!
The flower box!

Seriously. I can’t even. I am dying over here.

Your kids will love it. OR maybe just build yourself an adult sized one for when you need some me-time. No judgements here! 

If you want more details for this build, you can grab them on JenWoodhouse.com!

Be sure to tag me @jenwoodhouse if you share photos of your build on social media.

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

Toddler's Green Step Stool

Submitted by amccoid on Sun, 07/03/2011 - 09:35

The Vintage Step Stool in green. I made this for my 2 year old so she can climb into her big girl bed :-) The color is the same as her walls and her name sign above the bed.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Free using scraps on hand
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Rekourt dinning table

Submitted by Fancynancy on Thu, 08/08/2013 - 07:35

So for the finish I did this super easy no mess no fuss. I used water based min wax in walnut but here's the trick I dilute the stain with some more water until I find the finish I'm looking for. It gives it a very subtle brown with just a little grayish undertones giving it a more aged look but not much. I absolutely love the results pictures don't really do it justice.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Water based Minwax walnut
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

My new home office

Submitted by kedgar on Tue, 09/01/2015 - 07:09

My Wife took a position where she will be working from home.  I also work from home 3 days a week.  We needed a nice office area, but didn't have the space.  I saw an article on LifeHacker and decided this would be the best fit for adding an office space to our bedroom.  I have just begun woodworking and have no experience.  This was a fun project... made a few mistakes, but they are not noticeable.  I am not fully complete (haven't attached the shelves to the desk yet) as I want to do some other room renovations before everything is all set.

Finishing: Grey stain and furniture wax to make it less "blue/grey".  Then a couple coats of polyurethane in a spray can.

 

This is my first day working at the desk... the only thing I would change so far is maybe to lower the keyboard/monitor shelf by a couple of inches, but this completely depends on your size.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Approximate:
Wood: $50
Finish: $30
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Pre-Stain, Minwax Classic Grey, Watco Stain Wax Dark
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Cedar shim side tables

Submitted by Tbacks on Mon, 05/28/2018 - 18:15

I built the cedar shim headboard and bed for my daughter and her husband a few months ago.  It turned out so beautiful that I decided to make bedside tables to match.  I used the basic pattern with some adjustments to accommodate using a 1x8 for the drawer instead of a 1x6 to give more room for the shims.  

 

The final tables turned out even more beautiful than I could have imagined.  Thank you Anna for the patterns and the inspiration to create such beautiful gifts.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Espresso stain
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Jack's Tavern

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/27/2022 - 07:57

Your barn door cabinet pattern reconfigured to fit my wall and my first from scratch project "Jack's Tavern" named after my appreciative husband. Working with your patterns and experience through trial and error gave me the confidence to create!

by Patti

Built from Plan(s)

FARMHOUSE MEETS SHABBY CHIC

FARMHOUSE MEETS SHABBY CHIC

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

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Closet Carpenter

Wed, 07/06/2011 - 16:43

Ana White and her blog holds a bitter-sweet bond with me because I love all the plans and content and never have enough time to build/refinish the antiques I have collected in the six short months I discovered her. THANKS A LOT!!

Open Top Toybox

Submitted by Mightyd40 on Fri, 08/09/2013 - 21:28

My daughter needed a nice toy box for Nonnie and Poppa's house so I made her this one. I used Jamie's plans to hand painting and found it to be the hardest part of the project haha. It was probably just bc I was nervous I'd mess it up right at the very last step. I think it turned out nice.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$100...used top choice pine(should've used fir) and needed paint/screws
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Customized Hutch

Submitted by fortasha on Sat, 09/05/2015 - 14:48

A client couldn't find exactly what she was looking for - so we perused the Ana-White site and came up with this combo. She customized size and colors to match her decor and I did the rest.

Estimated Cost
$260 for supplies
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Mix of Old White and Pure White from Annie Sloan for the base and Hutch and Minwax Dark Walnut mixed with Ebony for the top and shelves.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Greenhouse

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 05/05/2022 - 15:31

Build this greenhouse using your plans, by myself over 2 weekends. Turned out great!

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