1. Home

Community Brag Posts

Step stool

Submitted by nickx1985 on Sat, 04/11/2015 - 11:21

In the middle of my TV stand project my wife INSISTED we needed a stepstool for our 4(almost 5 and not the 11 month old in picture lol) year old. Only took maybe half a day to build and stain. Mainly due to the detailed step by step plans from this site. TY Ana!

Estimated Cost
$15-$20
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax's oil based Early American(I love this stain)
Finished with probably 5-6 coats of linseed oil
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Comments

Bathroom storage

Submitted by pADDY1957 on Thu, 08/03/2017 - 23:45

Built this for the batroom as I need more space to store towels etc.

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Chalk Paint Eggshell Blue and white dry brush
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Chicago White sox replica scoreboard loft bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 19:15

I started off building the loft bed. It was a lot of fun. I cut every single piece of this, and hand everything, other than the white sox and players decals. I made the light up pinwheel signs that light up whenever the white sox hit a home run. I had fond memories of the famous scoreboard going to games at the old comiskey park, and my 5 year old son loves the white sox, and this bed! There is a door as well that opens up and goes into the locker room. Underneath there is a rv, with a chair, and some other cool amenities good enough for a real major league player. I won’t tell the secret of how I designed the pinwheel light boxes, and the led lights. I had to get realllly creative. This was a huge project that completely consumed me for months. I love it though, and wanted to thank Ana for the great plans on the loft style bed! Thank you Ana white!!! Your the best

Built from Plan(s)
Camp Loft Bed with Stair, Junior Height

Playhouse Loft Bed with Storage Stairs

I changed this plan and made it into Full size. Feel free to contact me if you would like more information about how to do this too. 

Blog Link
There's been a Project going on...
Built from Plan(s)
Storage Stairs for the Playhouse Loft Bed
Playhouse Loft Bed
Estimated Cost
$350
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Hall Tree made from old door

Submitted by novofinds on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 20:56

This is my first Ana-White build and I love it so much! I used a 100 year old door for the back and antique knobs for the hooks. I plan on making a farm house table next :)

Blog Link
Hall Tree made from old door
Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Hall Tree
Estimated Cost
120
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Annie Sloan chalk paint in old white and olive on the inside. Waxed and lightly distressed.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

BBQ bench

Submitted by Airbugs on Tue, 04/14/2015 - 13:21

First project I tried from here.  Not too bad.  I have a Cordless miter saw (Ryobi)

Estimated Cost
under 40 bucks
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Airbugs

Thu, 04/16/2015 - 20:55

Thanks, I am going to customize it with whatever my fiance needs i.e. hooks, shelves, lights but the cost surprised me. 36.98 for the just the wood. I'msure when my fiance adds the stuff she wants it'll be more lol

Southeast Alaska Rough Cut Farm House Bed

Submitted by cbobo on Tue, 08/15/2017 - 19:09

I used Ana's queen size bed plan with a few variations. I used my local red cedar and  white spruce rough cut lumber scraps and lots of sandpaper. Rough cut lumber has differnt deminsions and it made for a very rustic sturdy bed with nice contrasting colors thoughour the projec. I love my new bed. 

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Bed - Queen Sized
Estimated Cost
I spent $8.00 for side rail attachments from Amazon. I used left over materials for the rest of the project.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Satin Finish Clear Varathane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Christmas trees

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 10/05/2021 - 03:34

Easy to make Christmas trees from palet wood. This was my first built and it was completed with only 2 power tools.

Storage End Tables

Submitted by fsmumford on Fri, 03/11/2011 - 09:06

This was my first build ever. I loved the storage lego table, but it wouldn’t work well in our long, narrow living room so I decided to make them end tables instead. I also changed them so that the tops were hinged to the back. I love the way they turned out! Now on to the long list of other things I want to build from this site. Thanks so much Ana!

Built from Plan(s)
Coffee Table with Inset Top Storage
Estimated Cost
About $40 each
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
One coat primer followed by three coats Behr "bear rug"
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Cabin Bench Swing

Submitted by dbergerson on Mon, 05/27/2013 - 15:14

An afternoon project that went great. Kids love it.

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

Miter Saw Stand

Submitted by Oldfrog on Fri, 09/01/2017 - 21:07

I copied your plans with just 2 exceptions.  Instead of the shelf brackets to hold the wings up, I copied the idea from the Family Handyman Magazine.  Also, the sides where the boards would rest would get all chipped up in use, so I made them 3/4" shorter and added a 1 x 2 to protect the plywood underneath.

Estimated Cost
$35.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Min-wax oil based Polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Modern adirondack chair

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 10/05/2021 - 08:48

I've made 2 of the Modern adirondack chairs. Really enjoyed the plans and the video for help as I'm new to woodworking. I look for new plans all the time to see what I might build next

Built from Plan(s)
Modern Easy Build Adirondack Chair

Comments

Big Kids Picnic Table

Submitted by kari on Sat, 03/12/2011 - 09:39

I made this last summer for my neice and nephew. I don't know why, but it did take me a long time. It's all done and cute now though.

Built from Plan(s)
Big Kids Picnic Table Plans
Estimated Cost
can't remember
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
My sister painted it red. It still needs it's second coat.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Farmhouse Benchright Table Build

Submitted by tcoche on Tue, 05/28/2013 - 17:59

After doing my first build, pallet media center, I was hooked. My family and I desperately needed a dining room table. We wanted a rustic looking table and I was thankful I found the benchright table plan. Thanks Ana!! This build was fairly easy. I did mess up a couple times with the angle/bevel cuts. Totally ruining a couple boards. Which I had to run back to Lowes and purchase a couple more boards. I used 3/8 hardware bolts/washers/nuts in galvanized for the sides (3") and breadboards (6"). The stain basically painted them, which we love. I still need to add the hardware for the bottom (threaded rods, turnbuckle, nuts/bolts/washers, etc). The pics above really dont show the detail with the stain. The pics make the table look black. But you can actually see the wood grain on the table top. The table looks amazing in person, we love it!!! Thanks again Ana!!

Built from Plan(s)
Benchright Industrial Farmhouse Table
Estimated Cost
250
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Rustoleum Kona stain and Rustoleum Satin Polyurethane. 2 coats of stain and 3 coats of urethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Triple foot farmhouse table with runner, triple pedestal bench

My first attempt at a real furniture project, I would have never tried this without all the plans and support here at Ana-White! These are 7' for the kitchen/breakfast area.  Since the table is only 7', it has 2 pedestals.  I modified these a bit from the triple pedestal farmhouse bench and table plans by using a runner along the floor instead of a stringer board on the table and adding triple feet on the outside pedestals.   I also added 1x3 trim under the arches to add some detail and hide the grooves between the three 2x4 leg supports.  The top has mitered 2x4s around the outside with 1x6s on the inside.  One issue I ran into was that the 2x4s shrank a lot as they dried, while the kiln-dried 1x6s did not.  To make an easier to clean surface I planed the top smooth, and then added minimal texture by hand scraping.  My plan is to build a big 12' version of this table for the dining room. 

Built from Plan(s)
Triple Pedestal Farmhouse Table
Triple Pedestal Farmhouse Bench
Estimated Cost
Under $300 for both.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
2 coats of kona stain, wiped more off the top than the legs. The top shows grain, the legs are almost solid brown. I used hand-rubbed satin poly. 3 coats on the bench turned out great. 6 coats on the table top turned out too shiny and easily scratches. I will refinish the table at some point, possibly with a softer finish.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Built-in sliding door console

Submitted by ErinRN on Thu, 09/07/2017 - 07:11

I wanted a sliding barn door concept but as a built-in piece. I had a drywall niche that the builders had made that I've always hated so I ripped that out, and used those measurements to create my version of the sliding door console from Nikki and Ana. This was a big project but so worth it! I ordered the door hardware from Amazon but had to drill my own holes because they did not line up where I needed them to be. 

Built from Plan(s)
Grandy Barn Door Console
Estimated Cost
$200 including hardware
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Walk mounted can organizer

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 10/05/2021 - 20:13

Love this! My husband used this project to help boys learn to use power tools and work with wood. They made one and he did the others. THANK YOU!

Built from Plan(s)
Wall Mounted Can Organizer

Comments

Our New Table...the table of my dreams!!

I have added hundreds of plans on my to do list, and some of them may have been a little easier, but I really wanted this table. Badly.

So, my husband and I, decided one weekend to build the Modern Farmhouse Table. Even though we have a saw, we decided since this was our first project, we would have Lowes cut our wood. Big mistake.

When we got home, we organized the wood as to what is what, and measured. It was while we were measuring, when we noticed that a lot of the wood was cut wrong :(

So let that be a lesson...ALWAYS CUT YOUR OWN WOOD!

We went ahead and put the table together, and even though there are some gaps, which I'm planning on filling, I am proud with it.

It's been 3 weeks since we've built the table, and I still have A LOT of sanding to do, and I still need to finish it, but I am proud of what my hubby and I built together so I have to brag!

Next on our list is to build the benches...

Built from Plan(s)
Modern Farm Table
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

My Garden box

Submitted by Kabarie on Thu, 05/30/2013 - 13:29

Built this with the help of my Dad! Learned about threads as I've never used them before. Because of all the controversy surrounding having pressure treated wood touch the veggies and because I could not afford or find cedar 4x4's I decided to use the left over cedar to build a little cover around the 4x4's so my soil and veggies will never come into contact with it. Love it and the veggies are growing great!

Built from Plan(s)
Simple Raised Garden Boxes by Janet Fox
Estimated Cost
$50/60
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
I forget the stain I used on the outside of cedar...something natural looking.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Janettx

Fri, 05/31/2013 - 04:22

I'm glad you were able to follow my plans. I'm not a plan writer so I wasn't sure if I gave good enough instruction. It is a shame you can not get all cedar. Sealing the legs will definitly help them last longer and with all that work you certainly want them to last! Just a hint...you can make 3 for not much more than you spent making one....Great job and thanks for the brag post LOVE LOVE LOVE

a few face grain "catering "boards i made

Submitted by shawns1ton on Mon, 04/27/2015 - 19:10

a few face grain "catering/presentation" boards i made.  16x28

 

2 for my culinary graduation and 2 for a freinds business

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Watco butcher block oil
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner