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Adirondack stool /end table

Submitted by ranlim on Mon, 08/01/2016 - 16:05

Cheap and easy. My cuts weren't the best on this one so it has a slight wobble. I plan to have match the finish of my adirondack chair

Estimated Cost
$5
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Farmhouse table

My 19 year old son made this for me in an afternoon. I did the finishing and used an oil based outdoor stain. I would try a different finish next time. One coat did not seem enough, and two coast were tacky. I love the finished table though. We will use it outside on our patio. I am considering having my son build another using better wood for the kitchen.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Superdeck- Exotic Hardwood Stain, Walnut
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Simple toybox

Submitted by Terah on Sun, 05/04/2014 - 00:44

This took me almost a week as I'm 8 months pregnant and have a very busy toddler! I love the way it turned out, and so does he :) I was able to consolidate a toy bin, a small box of toys, stray toys, and a small bench toy chest full of toys all into this one, huge toy box!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$70
Finish Used
Behr ultra premium plus (paint & primer) satin enamel in delicate mist, 2 coats
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Not your typical garage shelf

Submitted by lookitsash on Wed, 08/03/2016 - 11:08

After undertaking many home improvement projects over the past few years, my garage was getting a little out of control. I had too many bulky tools taking up space, making it hard to get work done efficiently. I decided to build a storage shelf, but looking for more of a challenge, I wanted to add sliding shelves to provide easy access to items in the rear.  Check out my blog post at JustMeasuringUp.com for all the details.  I documented the project from beginning to end with lots of pics.

 

http://www.justmeasuringup.com/blog/creating-more-garage-storage

 

The shelves are 3 ft deep and stores a lot of stuff now.  When I need something at the back, rather than wading through the stuff at the front, I just grab a handle and slide the whole shelf forward.  So if you're looking to improve upon the pretty standard garage shelf design out there, check out mine!

Estimated Cost
Under $200 (even had extra wood to build a standard wall mounted shelf for additional storage)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
No finish, I like the natural look of wood
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Tommy Bookcase

Submitted by shastacoke on Wed, 07/18/2012 - 09:59

This is the mini version of the Tommy Bookcase. I am using this piece as a storage bench in the bathroom. I loved what we did with the Tommy Bookcase, so we made a mini and used the leftover trim and moulding to make this piece. I love cherry wood, but it can be very pricey. We used cherry plywood to save on costs.

Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
I used a semi-gloss polyurethane finish on this piece. I sanded it down before I added it. I did 2 coats because this is in a bathroom and we were worried about spills on it. I did 1 coat, sanded, then applied the 2nd coat. The reason 2 pieces of trim look more red, is because those pieces of trim had aged for a longer time than the rest of the wood we used. That is something to consider when using cherry. It will age and turn this gorgeous red color. We love it!!
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

2 Rustic X consoles with drawers and one with an extra shelf

The one with the extra shelf is 3" taller than the one in the plan and I also took 3 inches from the bottom shelf as well as lowered it. The X's for the taller one were very challenging but turned out pretty good and I chose to use wood guides underneath instead of purchasing metal ones. the drawer fronts are 1x12's and sides are 1x8's. I used my router to cut a grove to hold the plywood bottom and added a support in the center. I have a dovetail joiner but haven't learned how to use it (hopefully will learn soon).
Overall I am very pleased with the way these turned out. I plan on making some with single drawers with the left over wood!
Thanks Ana I couldn't have done any of this had it not been for your site!!!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$120.00 each
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Old pallet wood, wine holders

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 08/08/2016 - 16:39

I had to make the back legs longer, since I used all pallet planks for this, threw me off a bit. And I made the arms an extra 5" long to notch in wine glass holders. If I do it again, I'll angle the back a bit more, but as is its pretty great. Guess who picked pink?

Estimated Cost
Free pallet planks and screws, $27 gallon of paint.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Satin latex outdoor paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Farmhouse bed with storage full size

Submitted by tdub69 on Mon, 05/25/2020 - 11:27

I built this bed for my daughters newly remodeled bedroom. It was overall pretty simple build. The plans were simple and easy to follow. I did add some center supports on the storage boxes under the center slats for added strength.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
White Valspar satin gloss
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Wood Vanity

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 02/13/2024 - 12:21

This is my third time using these lovely and simple plans, this time for a made-to-measure vanity. Grateful for the plans!

Katie

Turned Leg Dining Table

I made another turned leg table... this time on accident! Lots of finishing details on my blog. http://whitneysworkshop.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-accidental-table.html

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Under $100
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

A dream come true!

Submitted by elizchube on Sat, 05/10/2014 - 14:35

After searching for many months to find the perfect potting bench, it was clear I would have to create it myself. We finally used my moms old photography sink, that was lonely in our shed, to good use. My hubby and I just adjusted the dimensions to drop in the sink. It turned out so much better than I could have ever expected.

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Outdoor Sectional

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 08/12/2016 - 14:24

We were inspired when we saw Ana's Outdoor Sectional on Pinterest and after checking out the site we decided to build ours using the modified plans with 2 x 4s as it was much more cost effective. It was a really fun weekend project for my husband and I and not difficult at all. 

Small Famhouse

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 02/15/2024 - 10:19

Nothing with finess but I always loved the look of old farm houses so I built my own.

Georgie

Kentwood Nightstands

I really enjoyed making these nightstands (I made a pair). They were pretty easy to make, and I'm 7 months pregnant! I highly recommend the Kreg Jig - they made building these nightstands super easy and efficient. They're really sturdy too! If I can build them, anyone can! I'm still unsure about the finish; I may sand them down again and re-stain them a different color in the future.

Check out my blog link for the full play-by-play!

Estimated Cost
$70 per table
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Rustoleum Ultimate Wood Stain in Dark Walnut, sanded down with 60 grit sandpaper and distressed, followed with 3 coats of Rustoleum Satin Polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Lori Hall

Sun, 06/02/2013 - 19:08

I'm not sure what you ended up deciding about the finish but I really like this version, please share how you did this. Thanks!

Lori Hall

Sun, 06/02/2013 - 19:17

I'm not sure what you ended up deciding about the finish but I really like this version, please share how you did this. Thanks!

jhavinga

Tue, 05/20/2014 - 13:33

The finish is awesome, have been searchin around for some inspiration for the next project and just found it! great job and thanks!

-Justin

Farmhouse twin bed

My husband made this adorable bed for our daughter, and used plans from Ana-white.com. I love how it turned out!

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

DIY Stuffed Animal Zoo Tower

This is my second stuffed animal zoo tower.  This time around I used cheap 2x2 furring strips.  Not the best pick of lumber, but it gets the job done well. :)

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$30
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Watco Danish Oil (Medium Walnut)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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