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Outdoor Sectional Build
Fun project! Started with rough western red cedar which I ran through a jointer and planer to get good lumber.
I made a few changes to the design. I used thinner seat boards and cut a leaning tilt in the backrests. I also added 2 boards on the back rests.
I used all pocket holes to hide the screws. Once they dry out I will seal the sectionals.
Got a full set of cushions on Amazon for $300. Total for this project was around $700. Not too bad!
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"So Chic" Dream Dollhouse
Finished up right before christmas! I built this for my girlfriends 5 year old daughter. Used the plans and modified slightly and added working lights!
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Mod Wine Bar
The mod wine bar is a great project. I made a mistake cutting the inserts forcing me to use extra 1/4" plywood, so I decided against putting a back on the hutch or a cover to the bottom of the base. I actually like the way those both turned out.
After reviewing the Pottery Barn collection, I decided to put a bottom on the hutch. I think it is more stable this way and allows greater flexibility in the future (since it is not attached to the base).
The one modification I would like to make (and potentially will make in the future) is the stemware holders are just slightly too small. I would modify using a 1x4 rather than a 1x3 for the two middle pieces.
I am extremely pleased with how it turned out and look forward to building two more in the future.
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Sun, 02/02/2014 - 22:22
whisky Bar
That particular blog post is written artistically and it includes many practical knowledge for everybody. I guess you've carried out a great job of handling this delicate
Rustic X Coffee Table
I built this coffee table in an afternoon, following the plans exactly. Super fun and easy build. I sanded the heck out of the coffee table and stained the base and top with Varathane Kona Stain. I then painted the coffee table with dilute Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in French Linen and dry brushed with ASCP in Old White. When dry, I sanded here and there to enhance the rustic look. I then finished with Minwax Polycrylic and assembled the top to the base in my living room...it's heavy! Love it:-)
Modern Bench
Built this modern bench to put in my prarie.
Barnwood Frames - variaton
Frames I made for my Mother and my wife for Christmas. Painted with Chalkboard paint so they can change them however they want
Twin over Full for my Girls!
I have two girls and my youngest was getting out of a crib. I could build another bed or include both girls and build a bunk bed. I chose the bunk bed route with the approval of my wife and got started. I loved the plans from ana-white.com and decided to pull the trigger.
Total cost for bed not including the new full mattress was around $300. A huge savings from the estimated $1,500 from comparable beds on the market. This took me about 2 weeks total but that was a couple hours here and there. I would describe most of the work as beginner skill level but a couple of the steps had challenges but you could figure it out. My girls were out there helping me build and paint so it was also very memorable. Thank you again for all you do Ana.
Bobby
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Wed, 12/18/2013 - 09:34
Plans for this
I'm new to the site & love this for a potential kids room. Where can I fin the plans w/ specs & materials? Thanks.
In reply to Plans for this by Lindsayayer
Wed, 12/18/2013 - 12:09
RE: Plans
I used the twin simple bed plans, full simple bed plans and the twin over full plans for the ladder. It was easier to just print them all off. Hope that helps
Farmhouse Queen Bed Made
This bed is amazing. Great design, very sturdy and another Ana White project in the books!
Toys boxes
We made two toy boxes for the Make Two Challenge. A single mom with two small children needed a little boost for christmas this year. I used the stacking toy box plans but dressed it up a bit with trim and added casters. The plan was very easy to follow.
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Rustic X Coffee Table
Modified the plan to have no legs and added caster to the bottom so that it can be rolled easily around. Easy to build. I am in love with Ana's plans! Only cost $40 in wood!
Bottom: White Semi-gloss paint
Farm Table
I followed the building plans from here: http://www.ana-white.com/2012/11/plans/triple-pedestal-farmhouse-table
I changed the plans slightly. I used Brazilian Walnut unfinished tounge and groove flooring that I got at a reduced price at lumber liquidators. This wood is so beautiful I couldn't help myself! This added about 50 lbs to the weight of this table and about 10 more hours of labor but it is worth it!
DIY Corrugated Metal Wood Awning
DIY CORRUGATED METAL WOOD AWNING
Made in less than 4 hours
(Awning takes 24 hours to get aged look)
Simple & fun way to add character above a wall mural, a family photo, a sign, or even a window indoors!
This DIY cost us under $100 to do and is 11 ft long
We do have a full tutorial on how to make it on our Youtube channel Living it Country
It's no mud room, but it sure helps!
My husband, who is otherwise amazing and free of bad habits, always set his work bag, jacket, lunch box, keys, and more on the kitchen table. Our house does not have a coat closet, entryway, or any sort of nook near the door, so I used the only available space in our kitchen to craft a locker for his stuff. There's a cut-out for a light switch (deck light) and an outlet, which made it easy to craft a charging station on the middle shelf. The dog food and water is on the bottom, with a rubber mat beneath them. His hats and lunchbox go on the top shelf. Now we're both happy!
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Fire truck bed
Had a great time building this bed for my 2 year old son. The toughest part was building a slanted ladder that he could climb up. The project turned out way better than I expected and my son loves it.
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Wed, 11/20/2013 - 15:37
Marvelous!
You did a marvelous job on this, and your details are fab! Wonderful build! Your son is lucky his mom is an amazing builder. And this was your first project? I'm blown away! :)
Wine Buffet
Hopefully the picture is vertical this time.
My wife wanted the basic buffet style cabinet but shorter and with wine storage. Design was modified to suit. Top is select pine with min-wax stain and polyurethane finish. Had a blast making it and can't wait to start another project!
Patio couch
This couch was made using recycled wood from an old deck. The cushions were made using material from an extendable awning. Overall the project cost me $60 for the foam and stain.
2x4 TrussBench
Gave your 2x4 truss-style bench a try! Love the end result with a burning and clear top coat!
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Doll Canopy Bed
I adapted the bunk bed to make the 70s style canopy bed for Julie.
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Farmhouse Table Brag Post
I can't say enough how much I love my farmhouse table! Oddly enough, it took me three years to post these brag photos. We changed the plans to make a table suitable for 10 people and have filled it many times over! It has made two big moves almost completely unscathed. Because we tend to move a lot, we used 4 lag bolts to attach each of the legs and didn't glue them on. The table is very sturdy with this modification, so much so that I can stand on it to change light bulbs in our chandelier without any movement at all! We used spar urethane to seal the wood. We did five coats so that coasters and hot pads were optional. We have no water or heat marks even with a lot of careless use.