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Outdoor rolling bar top

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 19:43

We had some leftover granite from an outdoor kitchen build and wanted to maximize the use of it. We loved the look of a rustic table from Pottery Barn and set out to find something that was asking the same aesthetic. I came across the Jilly and Mia workbench console and thought it would work great with some minor modifications. I shortened the overall length and height, went with some heavy duty casters to support the weight of the granite, and reinforced the cross beams that would support the 3/4" plywood sheet and granite. I went with cedar for this build since it was outdoors and I'll finish it with a clear sealant.

Built from Plan(s)
Jilly and Mia Workbench Console
Estimated Cost
$300
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Gray Farmhouse Console Table

Submitted by boneill on Mon, 08/17/2020 - 18:56

Happy Fall Y’all. Love the Gray / White Farmhouse Colors. I can share the plans I modified for this build if anyone wants to build their own .

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Console Table
Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Gray Stain, White Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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dheald

Sun, 09/06/2020 - 07:05

Hello! This looks great and it’s exactly what I’m looking for in an alternative build. Would you be willing to share the plans with me?

Thanks!

Seasonal And Holiday
Fall
Thanksgiving

Garden Tool Storage

Submitted by meisterx on Sun, 08/30/2020 - 12:20

Super easy and useful project. I made mine 8 ft. long because my studs are on 24 in. centers and I had a lot of tools to hang. It was fun building it and even more fun getting all those tools and things off the floor.

Built from Plan(s)
Garden Tool Storage
Estimated Cost
$13.00
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
None
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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Potting bench 2.0

Submitted by Claudiagay on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 14:38

Made it a bit wider, added a shelf and wheels.

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Potting Bench
Estimated Cost
90.00
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Paint over stain for distressed look.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

2x4 Essential Adirondack Chair

Submitted by mricks1960 on Mon, 11/16/2020 - 11:31

I used Western red cedar to build my chairs. The build was a little more expensive but well worth it. The chairs were stained with Cabot’s Australian Timber Oil ( Jarrah Brown). Thanks for the plans Ana, your site is awesome and you do a great job! Mark

 

 

 

Built from Plan(s)
Modern Easy Build Adirondack Chair

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Barbie doll house

Submitted by Betherrama on Sat, 01/02/2021 - 20:39

I made this dollhouse for my daughters birthday and made all of the furniture from scrap wood.

Built from Plan(s)
American Girl Dollhouse - Fits 18" Dolls
Estimated Cost
$80
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Washer/dryer stand

Submitted by Hoff84 on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 09:58

Built this from the plans on this site. I beefed up the top frame with 2 extra 2x4's

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Lots of sanding
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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4x4 Truss Beam Table and bench

Love this plan and the table and bench turned out exactly as I hoped.  I did it by myself except for a little heavy lifting from my sweetheart. I researched the finish online and I am so happy with the results.

Built from Plan(s)
4x4 Truss Beam Table
4x4 Truss Benches
Estimated Cost
With finishing products and screws this was approximately $200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax Pre stain conditioner, Minwax English Chestnut *( 2 coats), Varethane Poly *( 3 coats) then #0000 steel wool to smooth the bumps then Minwax Paste wax hand rubbed until the finish was perfect.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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wjc129

Tue, 02/10/2015 - 08:19

We have been shopping for tables and cannot find anything we like for a good price. I keep going back to building one myself. Your table top looks great .. nice and flat. Did you follow the plans to a T, did you use a kreg jig?

roadtripmom

Tue, 02/10/2015 - 22:13

I did change the dimensions of the top a little. I wanted a wider surface. I did use a kreg jig, it made it a breeze to build. I spent a lot of time on the finish, sanding, using steel wool, and several coats of polyurethane. Thank you for the compliment !

Tryde Coffee Table

Had a lot of fun completing this project. I was assisted by my fiance and her little brother.

Built from Plan(s)
Tryde Coffee Table
Estimated Cost
$80 or less
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Red Mahogany.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Rustic Cedar Kitchen Island

The original plans were altered to measure 6 feet long to fit the space. The top is all cedar which I had planned to keep unfinished and oil each month. Well, that was the plan until I found that it was very hard to clean with kids eating on it and because the 2x4 boards were screwed down, they allowed a lot of food, water to seep through.  Some of the boards began splitting and warped considerably.  Then I discovered the pocket hole jig!!  I took the top off, gave a good sand to them and attached all with pocket hole screws which tightened them up so much that I needed to add an extra 2x4 to adequately cover the top of the island. I also added a breadboard to the end to give it that finished look.  To fill in the grooves I used wood filler with a dark pigment, and gave it a really good sanding after it dried. I then applied Varathane in 4 coats to the top after using steel wool in between coats.  Gives it a lovely natural cedar patina and keeps the breadcrumbs out.

Built from Plan(s)
Build Michaela's Kitchen Island
Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Special Walnut stain from Minwax on everything except for top and drawer fronts. Varathane Diamond Water based Wood Finish
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Farmhouse Bedside Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 05/11/2017 - 03:35

Needed new nightstands for our new house....these worked out perfectly.

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Bedside Table
Estimated Cost
50 dollars.
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Gray primer spray paint sanded away and 2 coats of water based poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Simple 2x4 Potting Bench - Modified

I was intrigued by Ana’s Simple 2x4 Potting Bench. The project seemed simple enough and it would be used as a means to clean up clutter in the garage. My main focus was to make it semi-portable and weather resistant. Instead of using 2x4’s for the corner posts, I used 4x4’s to accommodate casters. I also shorted the length of the posts by 4 inches to compensate for the height of the casters. To provide extra rigidity I did a dado for the 2x4’s that connect the front and rear legs. In retrospect, I wish that I did not dado the legs because it made it more difficult to attach some of the shelf planks. I painted the frame green and left the shelves and backboards clear for beautiful contrast. My wife is ecstatic with the result.

Built from Plan(s)
Simple 2x4 Potting Bench with Slatted Back
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Benjamin Moore Environ Green paint for the frame and Minwax Polycrylic for the poplar shelves and backboards.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Seasonal And Holiday
Spring
Summer

X desk with drawer

Submitted by RoseOfShaz on Tue, 04/02/2013 - 10:59

This was my very first project (yay!). I finally got over my fear of power tools and my husband bought me a jigsaw for my birthday. (Yes, I built this whole thing with a jigsaw! Clearly I was clueless about power tools back then! :) But even a jigsaw was pretty intimidating at that stage!)

Ok... so in hindsight it was a really bad idea to start on a project marked as "intermediate" for my first project, but I was so in love with this desk that I just HAD to have it. The drawer made it really tricky, but I figured no one has to know if it has its little quirks. :)

I saw a similar version of this desk on Pottery Barn's website, which retailed for a whopping $700! Thank you Ana for giving us the gift of amazing furniture for a fraction of the price!

Built from Plan(s)
X Desk With Drawer
Estimated Cost
$70 (probably about $50 if you already have some nails, screws, etc lying around)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Miniwax Jacobean wood stain
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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My version of the Wooden Snowflake

Submitted by mlpluess on Sat, 02/14/2015 - 19:47

Bought a bundle of lath just to see how it would work.  Cut great and took the stain perfectly.  Since the snowflakes are going up against a pale green house, I kept them dark so they would stand out.  Made five and have a ton of lath left over.  Made them 33" wide.  Great plan, thanks!

Built from Plan(s)
How To Make A Wooden Snowflake
Estimated Cost
$25 but have a bunch of wood left over
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Walnut stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Mother's Day Gift

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 05/14/2017 - 15:18

Great project. I didn't have all the tools and/or skills to make some things exact or perfect, but I am very happy with the finished project and more importantly the wife loves it! Thanks so much for sharing. I still need to add x, but I ran out of time. 

Built from Plan(s)
Rustic X Farmhouse Dining Table
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Basic Outdoor set

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 05/22/2021 - 15:05

I used the Outdoor Set plans to start with the sofa, but I didn't like the height of the back. I adjusted it with pallet boards and copied the curved shape of our Adirondack chairs. The bench was made entirely from upcycled wood, including pallets and landscape ties. All the cushions were made with fabric (waterproof) shower curtains. The most expensive part was the 4" foam for the cushions. I used Varathane Diamond Wood Finish, so it will all last for a really long time.

Built from Plan(s)
Outdoor Sofa - Modern Comfort Collection
Slatted Outdoor Coffee Table
Estimated Cost
$400 Canadian
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Varathane Outdoor Diamond Finish Satin - water based
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Farmhouse King

Submitted by dl85 on Thu, 04/04/2013 - 20:41

Went together nicely. I had to use cedar 4x4s for the posts -they were kind of pricey compared to the pine.

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Bed - Standard King Size
Estimated Cost
300
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Acrylic - high gloss.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Nursetogo

Tue, 03/01/2016 - 12:52

Hello I just finished building the bed, and was wondering if you could give me the dementions for yours? Did you use 1x3, or 1x4's, also how did you attach by the headboard. Thank you so much.