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Rustic X Console without the X

Submitted by HR Dad on Thu, 07/19/2012 - 14:22

My wife wanted a sofa table near our sliding door going outside to backyard / pool. She was looking online and found some cheapo "made in China" types at some of the big box store sites; yuck.

I had to come home from our family vacation sooner than the wife and kids which meant I had 12 days at home alone to make some sawdust. The wife got her sofa table which she really digs. My boy got a bed (different post) and daughter got her room painted.

I didn't add the "X" feature at the ends as I like the console better without them. Also spray painted some corner hardware; L brackets and lag bolts a textured black / copper spray, but didn't add them; wife liked the table without the added decor so it stays as is.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Grey & Polyurethene
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

MichelleC

Sun, 09/30/2012 - 09:59

I love this console because it looks good either with the x's or without! Yours turned out great and I'm sure your wife was ecstatic at your accomplishment in her absence!!

Herb Garden Planter, easy to build, I can't believe how little it costs to make!

Submitted by Sue Hill on Sat, 05/10/2014 - 15:26

I'm just in love with all the Ana White projects. I tackled the faux fireplace mantel, made quite a few toolbox planters so this little box was easy. My biggest mistake was not verifying the thickness of the wood pickets I used. I couldn't find the cedar ones at Home Depot or Lowes so I used pressure treated pine pickets, on sale for $1.16 each! What I didn't realize until I was putting the first box together is that they were 5/8" thick instead of 1/2". I questioned my woodworking skills when everything didn't fit together correctly, but soon figured out the problem. Since I had cut out two of them together, I finagled the design slightly to be able to use the cut pieces. You'll notice the end pieces are on top of the bottom piece of wood on certain ones. I continued to build a third box and it went together smoothly. Wow, I wish that I had a nail gun! I used 1 1/4" exterior screws and pre-drilled the holes. I have three more pickets left and I'm going to run to Home Depot to find some galvanized nails for them. I wish I could find some cedar pickets, the pressure treated pine is rough to work with. I also printed out "HERB GARDEN" on my ink jet printer, then traced the letters using carbon paper. I outlined, then filled in the letters with a Sharpie paint pen. It came out rustic looking because the wood was rough. I was hesitant to sand the wood because I didn't want to breathe in the sawdust. I put a white wash finish on the stenciled box. The other ones are still unfinished. Looking through my stash of hardware, I found the cutest fork and spoon handles, saved from an old birdhouse. I put the picture on my Facebook timeline and a friend sent me a message asking to buy it for her daughter's birthday. I'd better get busy making the next three.

Estimated Cost
$2 or more depending on the handles used.
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
White washed with white DecoArt Patio paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Seasonal And Holiday

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. 

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

COVID 19 end of year home school project success

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 05/31/2020 - 07:10

Great build. Hubbie extended to couch one seat and added legs for additional support. We painted after assembly and the x’s were a PITA to paint. Love the end result. Now to pick coffee table plans!

Estimated Cost
300 not including cushions
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Sherwin Williams Caviar exterior paint and spray poly
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Custom Floating Shelves

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 02/20/2024 - 08:29

Small shelving unit for a home office also used as a guest bedroom. Made by my husband.

American Girl Doll Trundle Day Bed

My neice wanted a bed just like hers for her American Girl Doll. I did manage to find one, but I also found plans here! Thank you!! :) So I modified the plans a little bit to add the back of the daybed. She loves it!

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

Modern Adirondack

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 14:55

Lots of room for improvement but I'm pretty excited for my first time following plans.

Thanks, I love your videos and have learned a lot.

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

Modern Farm Bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 02/26/2024 - 10:20

Only medication - cut 8” off the headboard to fit in our Maverick for transportation to Dallas. Stain is half minwax special walnut and half early American with dark minwax paste wax finish.

Built from Plan(s)

Daughters Desk

This was one of my first, bigger projects. It was so easy! I still need to finish the trim, but my daughter loves it as is!

Estimated Cost
20.00
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
paint
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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modular locker with old shutter

Submitted by KendraRyan on Wed, 05/21/2014 - 14:20

This was my first project! I used the plans for the modular locker, but used an old shutter for the door instead. Next, I think i'm going to try to connect 5 or so in a row for an entryway, all with different shutter doors :)

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

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John Deere Toy Box

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 08/21/2016 - 11:37

I built this toy box for my nephew, who is into Tractors, using the plan provided by Ana. I made some modifications to the lid mostly, other than that the differences are cosmetic. I thought the plan was super simple and easy to use!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Machine Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

manna18

Sat, 01/04/2020 - 02:30

wow, this is very useful and looking awesome too .I will make one something like this

Rolling laundry cart

Submitted by smitcher on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 13:48

My husband and I have been inspired by your website and are getting started with wood working projects. We did this cart on the weekend. We used MDF board for the front, back and shelf bottoms because we had it laying around after replacing our garage shelving. I’m pleased with how it turned out given that we are just beginners. I do think we’ll have to invest in a table saw. Not a fan of working with MDF board. We used the example found on Infarrantlycreative.net but changed it up slightly. (Sorry about the first photo, I can’t seem to delete it)

Estimated Cost
Under




Approximately $35 CAD because we had the MDF, paint and nails
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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beachy cottage laundry room with Sausha's pedestal!

Submitted by imeeshu on Mon, 07/30/2012 - 07:33

we remodeled the laundry room to have a beachy cottage feel. best part is getting the washer and dryer off the ground with Sausha's pedestal.

Estimated Cost
$500
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Benjamin Moore's Ultra White in flat as a primer. Annie Sloan's Louis Blue over primer, then dry brushed Annie Sloan Paris Gray. Sanded with fine sandpaper. Wiped clean and vacuumed. Then clear wax and dark wax, rubbed in very well.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Farmhouse Table

Im sure this wont be the only one of these I make! Thanks for the awesome plans!

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

Grandly TV stand

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 08/25/2016 - 06:09

I used replacement screen door wheels and 1" by 1/4" Aluminum bar to make the hardware. 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Polyshade American Chestnut
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Rustic Wood Side Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 03/04/2024 - 11:50

Wife wanted a new end table for our living room. After searching for a month and not finding one I ran across this plan and decided to just build it. Definitely saved a ton of money and she got to custom her own colors. Went with a Honey stain top and beige bottom. She is very excited about it. Built it in just 2 days with only a drill, palm sander and 10” miter saw.

Built from Plan(s)
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