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Modern adirondak chair

Submitted by Jodynana on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 21:30

My latest project during Covid! Making my yard a little cozier.

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Outdoor Wooden Cooler

These outdoor wooden coolers are a real treat to have at any BBQ, tailgating event, or get together! Available for order contact for details on shipping and prices.

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Early American Stain.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Wooden Sandbox with Convertible Bench / Cover

I make and sell kids picnic tables on craigslist and a buyer asked about making one of these. I took it on and found the plans on here very easy! I now list these on craigslist also and hope to sell more before the summer is over.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
~$100
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
none, until PT has dried
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Planked Platform Bed Frame

Submitted by fresh5150 on Wed, 11/02/2016 - 17:27

I love this bed and it was really easy to build! 

Estimated Cost
All I paid for was the molding around the head board which was around $24. All other wood is recycled
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax classic gray stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Dining Room Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 07/25/2020 - 04:50

My husband and I built this together as a celebration of our 9th anniversary. We had a lot of fun learning a new skill. Thank you for posting these plans for beginners like us!

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Rustic Farmhouse Table

This is the very first thing I've ever built! I would never have thought it could be so easy! Thanks so much Ana - your my hero!!!

Estimated Cost
$125.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax - English Walnut
8 coat of Poly
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Tommy Bookcase

This was my first project and I hit quite a few bumps along the way but I am super happy with how it turned out! I rounded the edges with a sander but otherwise went just followed the instructions exactly.

Estimated Cost
60
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
semi gloss paint with primer 2 coats. Nothing else.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Luxury chickens

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 11/07/2016 - 04:52

THRILLED with how this turned out. Functional and cute!

Estimated Cost
$400
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

My first cabinet build

Submitted by lawson4450 on Sat, 10/06/2012 - 18:31

I always wanted to try building something and wanted to actually build some cabinets for the dining room to use basically for china and a buffet. I found the plans on here and went to town. I made the smaller cabinet first just to see if i can make it and well it worked fine. So I took the plan and made a second cabinet but made it slightly bigger because I decided to place the cabinets together and put them in our kitchen. It was also an anniversary present for the wife since we cant redo the kitchen and we need some more counter space I made these to fit under a window and replace a set of metal shelves. The doors I just made them no real plan just tried something and it worked. So happy wife, happy wife and I had a good time. As a firefighter/emt this is a nice get away from the stresses of my life and as long as the wife is happy then she will let me continue to work on this stuff. Thanks Ana for the plans I have a few more planned for the future.

Estimated Cost
less then $200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I learned the hard way no spray paint lol I tried to use paint in primer in one but then switched to spray primer and gloss whit paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Under Fort Sandbox Cover

Submitted by millerhero on Tue, 07/29/2014 - 06:47

Thanks to inspiration from Ana's post on the Sand Box with Built-in seats, I've retrofit our Jungle Fort (http://www.detailedplay.com/Jungle-Fort-Swingset.htm) with the sandbox cover/bench system. I've upgraded the lumber dimensions to 2x4s and 2x6 to accommodate the increased 67.5" span.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Restoration Hardware Inspired

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 11/09/2016 - 18:59

I was in the process of making the fancy farmhouse x dining table to spec based on the plans provided. Then I came across a restoration Hardware table that had a similar base but a concrete top and decided to mimic the concrete top with plywood. 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
150-200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Driftwood stain with The Home Depot's Behr Ultra Premium Plus interior Matte Broadway color.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Camp Loft Bed

Submitted by Aisha on Mon, 10/08/2012 - 18:39

I decided to make the camp loft bed into a bunk bed for the kids. The room is really small so I had to make it toddler length (about 62") and the stairs are only about 13.5" wide. It turned out great and the kids love it!

Estimated Cost
$150 for wood and hardware
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
2 coats of Ipswich pine and one coat of a poly/stain mix in provincial.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

The Farmhouse Toddler Bed

Submitted by jputz2014 on Fri, 08/01/2014 - 05:46

This bed was picked out by my daughter. Built straight from the plans and she loves it. Now if I can get her to pick a color.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Unfinshed. Daughter cant pick a color.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Baby Ray's New Closet!

Submitted by Katurn89 on Wed, 11/14/2018 - 08:24

This was the second building project I've ever completed. I had to make a few adjustments to make it fit the size of ray's closet, but it was totally worth it. most of the work was in the measuring, sanding, and sealing of the wood. Ftting the frames can be a little tricky if your planks aren't perfectly straight. Otherwise, this project was pretty straight forward and can be done in just a few days depending on how much time you have to dedicate to it. Thanks Ana!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
About $150
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Early American stain and polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Matt’s Cedar Planters

Submitted by Laffer12 on Sun, 08/02/2020 - 18:11

As a beginner this was a pretty fun and easy project. I did use wood screws to hold the edges together since the fence boards are typically curved and brad nails didn’t seem to hold on my first try. Ultimately I really enjoyed the results!

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