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Farm House Queen Bed

Made this bed using 4x4's and 2x4's from some large pallets we acquired. The rest of the wood I had to buy. I had to make some adjustments as our mattress was not a true queen. I loved making this project. This is a great plan.

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Corner Desk

Submitted by bryantxst on Sun, 06/12/2011 - 08:15

a variation of the corner desk plans. for more pictures visit: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10100136762454037.2548324.2960…

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
mahogany stain with poly sealant coating
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Ryan (not verified)

Fri, 02/24/2012 - 22:02

Hey i love the elevated platform, can I get you to post dimensions & Cuts?

kuwaitrepair

Wed, 08/11/2021 - 04:20

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Classic Grey Fancy X Dining Room Table

Submitted by collins814 on Sat, 07/27/2013 - 19:56

I recently made the end table and console table from the "Rustic X" collection and those were my very first wood projects that I have EVER done. I think I am addicted now! I have had NO experience in working miter saws, kreg jigs and barely drills before this. If I can do it, anyone can do it :)

My husband and I made this table over a weekend and I am very excited about how it turned out. I was inspired by the color and size (and chairs!) of Sawgrasshomegirl "weathered grey fancy x farmhouse table with extensions" and I used the classic minwax stain. Thank you so much to Anna White and Sawgrasshomegirl for their plans, ideas, and inspiration!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Pre-stain, Minwax Classic Grey and Minwax Polycrylic Protective Finish
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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camkin02

Mon, 08/12/2013 - 20:40

Those chairs are beautiful(table also) where did you find them.

collins814

Tue, 08/13/2013 - 05:37

The chairs are from Pier 1 (Kubu hand-woven dining chair). They have a hint of grey in them too which I love!

Modern Outdoor Patio Table with Alt Stain

Followed the plan exactly, with the exception of the stain. I mixed a walnut and rosewood stain to give it a little more warmth/red.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
~$150-$200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I mixed 75% Olympic Walnut 708 and 25% Rosewood 728. I mixed these at home and made sure to stir thoroughly and do several tests on scrap wood pieces until the ratio was just right.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

2x4 Outdoor Sofa

Submitted by Godfall47 on Sat, 03/10/2018 - 20:18

This was so easy to make and it's so sturdy and beautiful. Rough cut cedar using 3" exterior decking screws and wood glue. Had a blast making it with my wife. 

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
No finish yet. Will possibly add a seal at later date.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Console Table

Submitted by jrees09 on Wed, 06/15/2011 - 07:22

This was my first attempt at building anything. Ever. I am fairly pleased with how it turned out. There was a bit of uneveness on the back side of the table, where the top joined with the back and where the back joined one of the side pieces. They were hardly noticeable and I was able to sand it down. All joints on the front side of table were prefectly aligned, though. I don't know if the wood was uneven or if it was just an error that was likely due to my less-than-ideal work space. You can check out my blogspot for pictures of the completely finished project.

Estimated Cost
About $50, for a first time builder who needs basic supplies....
Finish Used
painted, distressed, then stained.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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Crib for Ella

My husband recently designed and built our daughter's crib. After looking online and measuring another crib to make sure he had the rail spacing just right he came up with a plan and built it over a few weekends. He also built the changing station and will later build an armoire for her room as well.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Rustoleum American Walnut on rails and frame
Minwax Gunstock on oak plywood (head and foot)

Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Pabs

Tue, 07/30/2013 - 18:53

Beautiful!, I've been searching the web for plans to build a crib and haven't found any, would you mind sharing yours?, I think it looks amazing!

Sideboard/Buffet

Submitted by rcnicks on Tue, 03/13/2018 - 14:03

This was a piece made by my husband for our outdoor living/patio area! Love how it turned out--and the walnut top was worth the extra money. Same wood that he used to make a fireplace mantle in the same outdoor area. The plank doors were leftover pieces we used to cover a ceiling, and created a great result. Found the Annie Sloan paint (Parisian Grey, I believe) and wax on a Buy/Sell Facebook site in our neighborhood and saved a little money.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Annie Sloan chalk paint and wax on base; Heavy floor type wax on walnut top
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Workbench

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 04/22/2022 - 13:19

Workbench with tons of storage! Not from a plan on the site. 

by La Nin

Potting table

This is our version of the potting table all made with free materials. We love it!!!

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Teak stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Children's Toy box

Submitted by jjunge08 on Sun, 03/18/2018 - 14:03

My wife and I are expecting our first child so I wanted to make a toybox for his toys.  I liked the plan that i found on this website since the front piece had the cutout to reduce fingers getting pinched.  I also added some spring assisted hinges to make help the lid stay up and also close a little softer than just regular hinges.  

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Total cost for lumber is about $50-70
Hinges and Spring Hinges - $15
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Painted
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Laundry Dresser - 6 the short way

Submitted by VegasLove on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 21:46

As the Superkids are getting older, I'm slowing trying to reclaim neglected areas of our home and make them a bit more stream lined and organized.
(I love organization! It is another true passion of mine.)
Anyway, while Stumbling I ventured upon the site Ana-White.com loaded with FREE easy furniture plans. Upon seeing a laundry storage option, my heart fell for a clean and crisp laundry basket sorter.

Previously, in my laundry area was this chrome rolling cart which housed my mismatched laundry baskets and other miscellaneous items. It was sturdy and served it purpose.

Now, I have all beautiful white baskets all lined up ready to sort all my laundry. Thank you to Superman who surprised me on Father's Day by cutting all the pieces for me so we could get it all screwed together. I love it!

- Purchased 6 laundry baskets at Wal-Mart @ $2.75 each.
- Scrap Melamine in white left over from another project.
- Left over drywall screws.
- Some light weight Spackle.
- 1 small bottle of craft paint from Hobby Lobby on sale after the holidays for 19 cents.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Less than $20
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
White Malemine Finish & White paint for cut edges.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Denibell

Wed, 08/24/2011 - 11:07

I love this one in the other direction. I also love that the baskets are set back a bit in the cubby so that a spring rod with a curtain can be placed across the front to hide the whole thing from company.

Will you post your measurements on here so I can duplicate it?

thanks!

Buglady11 (not verified)

Mon, 06/25/2012 - 22:07

I have a rolling cart with 4 bags that my family can just drop their Clothes in. I've been admiring these baskets dressers for some time. I notice you left a little more room between each basket. How is that working for getting dirty clothes sorted for you? How much extra space did you put between them compared to Ana's original plan?

Teeter Totter

This is one of the cheapest projects for my kids I have ever completed!! And the most rewarding. I think everyone of my neighbors has been on the teeter totter...including adults :) My kids just love it and I am thinking of making a few for my nephews for Christmas. I was able to find all the wood I needed in my scrap pile. I had the PVC pipe and bolt already also so all I had to make a trip to the store for was the foam for the seats. My son helped me build this in an hour. I liked the unfinished look so I just sprayed it with a little Thompson Water Seal. Thank you Ana White!!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$0 Lumber (scrap wood) $5 Foam padding
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Thompson Water Seal
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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Seasonal And Holiday

rustic x coffee table

Built this for our living room. It's strong enough to withstand the daily rigors of a 4 and 5 year old. I built this last year, and have done several more since then. 

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

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Farm House Table

I built the table and bench with the plans on this site and it turned out great.  My finace stained the top with a miniwax stain and spray painted the bases white and distressed them.  Also applied polyurethane to the stained tops.  Probably have $100 invested in this project.

Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Sausha’s Washer/Dryer Pedestals

Submitted by Kisha41474 on Sun, 06/26/2011 - 13:07

I feel in love with these plans as soon as I saw them, but didn't have front loading washer at the time. So...I talked hubby into buying me a new house, which meant I had to have new washer and dryer, now I have my pedestal..and I LOVE it. It was soo easy to build. The hard part was getting heavy washer on it, thankfully hubby and teenage son are strong!

Estimated Cost
100
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
First I primed, then I painted it a shade of grey that I had left over from painting my halls. After I got it all painted, I realized, I didn't like it that solid grey, and didn't think it would go so great in my laundry room, so I sanded it down some, then I stained it with a mixture of jacobean and something else that I already had mixed, wiped it down, then sprayed it with poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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sgilly

Thu, 07/14/2011 - 10:32

Good job. And I love how you finally got your pedestal! My daughter fell in love with this, too. It's on my build list for my next visit!

Apothecary Media Console

Apothecary Media Console Table. No modifications to plans.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$200-$300
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Dark Walnut Stain, Rustoleum red spray paint, and Minwax Finishing Paste Wax. I stained the bottom trim and top board. I then spray painted 2 coats over all visible MDF surfaces. I sanded the spray paint and used the stain to glaze all visible surfaces. For the false fronts, I stained them first. I then rubbed soap (standard hotel soap) all over the fronts, heavily coating the edges. I then spray painted them red. Using a large chisel, I chipped off the paint around the edges, distressing where I thought appropriate. I glazed back over the paint with the Minwax stain. I stained the wooden knobs. I finished by applying the clear paste finishing wax all over and buffing.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate