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Reclaimed clubhouse

Submitted by Mrsmilburn on Wed, 06/04/2014 - 15:52

I did this all with fence panels. The dimensions were determined by my 2x4's. I trimmed the pickets to size and overlapped them to give it a real siding look. Then I power washed it and let the kids have fun, we have not finished decorating but we will and I am sure it will change over time since their decoration of choice is chalk. I say a weekend because you need to inventory what lengths of wood you have to plan it out and the smaller cuts for the siding can be time consuming. This didn't cost me a thing I had screws left over from building a deck. I built each wall then screwed them together and attached siding making sure to only screw into the facing wall so I could disassemble if needed.

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

Arhaus inspired bookshelf

 Awesome rustic book case that was inspired by an Arhaus table. It is a fun twist on a traditional  book shelf with  tons of character! 

Estimated Cost
$55 -$75
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Briarsmoke Stain "Varathane"
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Skiki Bar

Submitted by pArtpunk on Sat, 06/20/2020 - 09:15

I'm calling this a Skiki Bar which is a word play on Tiki bar. It is based on the Simple Rolling Cart design. I used my own dimensions according to the width of cross-country skis. I have a large number of these old skis for projects. They are sold for very cheap at garage sales, etc. The top of the bar is made from boards that I had removed from an Adirondack chair set, which I had made Ski chairs with. So those were already stained and they matched the stain I used on the pine 2x4 frame of this Skiki Bar. I already had a pair of wheels laying around so I only had to buy 2 more of the same size. The pictures were taken before I installed a shelf on the bottom with some scrap plywood I had in my garage.

I estimated the time to factor in how long it takes to stain all the boards and let them dry.

On the left edge I installed a Ski bottle opener I made.

I estimated my cost on what I bought that I didn't already have. I bought the pine 2x4's (also a 1x4, 1x6), Construction Screws, Stainless Steel Screws (For attaching skis), and 2 wheels.

I already had: Skis, Bar top boards, 2 wheels, deck screws (attaching the bar top boards from underneath), stain, clear coat, wood glue and tools.

My next project is to make Ski bar stools. Thanks for having a look at my design!

Estimated Cost
30
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Pittsburgh Paints & Stains Ultra Advanced Stain & Sealant in One for the pine 2x4s and shelf. For the bar top boards that were already stained I applied a coat of Minwax Helmsman Indoor/Outdoor Spar Urethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Patrick's Beach Cottage Dresser Expanded

Submitted by bbomer on Fri, 08/17/2012 - 08:13

I took Patrick's design and expanded it. The dresser is deeper and has one more drawer than the original. The finish is only slightly distressed because that's how my 'client' wanted it. The drawer slides were the toughest part. The carcass MUST be square or at least very close. I built the whole thing, then tore the carcass apart and rebuilt it because my first attempt was not square enough. Obviously the drawers won't slide smoothly if it isn't square.

Edit: I get a lot of requests for the plans and/or cut list for my modifications. I do not feel comfortable re-posting the plans on my website and can not do it here either (only pictures can be uploaded). Please feel free to e-mail me (bbomerATgrvland.com) or request the plans in the comment section of my blog (linked below) and I will send you a .pdf that shows my modifications at each step.

Edit 2015-01-26:  I do not believe that I am getting notifications for all the comments here, so please use one of the methods above.

Edit 2015-01-28: I have posted my alterations here: http://grvland.com/wordpress/2015/01/28/dresser-plan/.  Please comment there with any questions, because I can not guarantee that I will get notified if you comment here.

Estimated Cost
$150 including all hardware
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
3 coats latex, 2 coats Minwax Polycrylic
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

stormy2014

Tue, 01/05/2016 - 10:32

Hi .. I was just wondering if I could get the free plan for a three drawer dresser ? Nothing fancy , just wat to make one for my wife for her b-day , comin up soon ,, any help would be great ,, Thanks , and hope you have a happy new year/ Bye for now , Claude.

Raised Garden Beds

Submitted by Deekra on Sat, 06/07/2014 - 16:31

I used the basic Raised cedar garden bed plans with a few alterations. I made them different sizes, stacked one on top of the other for some dimension in my garden and secured them together from in inside.

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Using Commonly Lost Garage Spaces for Storage

Submitted by lookitsash on Thu, 09/08/2016 - 11:52

I recently spotted a little gem in the garage - a little space in between the garage doors. It was perfect for building a modular system of small French cleat box shelves. I made them all using scrap wood. I even had extra scrap wood to make a battery charging station in another narrow gap on the wall. You can read all the details about my latest storage adventure on my blog:

 

http://www.justmeasuringup.com/blog/using-commonly-lost-garage-spaces-for-storage

 

I'm on high alert for more areas like this that get overlooked easily, and am just waiting for more inspiration to strike!

Estimated Cost
$0 for me as I used all scrap wood, but you're not as lucky, under $20 in lumber
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
none used, but a nice stain or paint could add some more visual appeal
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Sofas for our patio

I adapted these from Ana's plans for the one-armed sofa a couple years ago and they have held up very well in our desert heat. Found the seat cushions on closeout at Target and made the back cushion covers myself.

Firehouse Loft Bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/03/2024 - 07:32

Our son moved up to a big boy room and we made him the Fire Station bed. He LOVES it. Not quite ready for him to use it as a loft bed so he is sleeping on the bottom for now.

Kaity

Built from Plan(s)

PBK Cubby Wall Shelf Knockoff

This project was super easy and free! I just used some scrap wood I had, along with stains and finishes already on-hand and built this Pottery Barn Kids knockoff shelf while the baby napped! For the complete play-by-play, click my blog link!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Free!
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Stained with Rustoleum Ultimate Wood Stain in Dark Walnut, then painted with red Valspar paint, hand-painted numbers with black acrylic paint, then distressed on edges and corners to reveal dark walnut stain, and sealed with 2 coats of Rustoleum Satin Polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Comments

Deborah

Tue, 08/21/2012 - 21:24

This looks great! I just finished the wood part of this project, and was looking to see what everyone used for a finish. Yours looks pink in the photo, but you say it is red paint. Is the picture true to color?

Conner side table - first build

My first build. Built two of these for less than $50 and four hours. Finished the top with dark brown Polyshades and the bottom with off white satin paint. Borrowed my dad's mitre saw and and drill. Can't wait to do more.

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

X-style coffee and end table

My mother wanted something to match the table she got for under her TV, and I found the plans here for the x-style coffee table and small end table to be very fitting. The crosses were pretty difficult with just a hand saw, but with the help of my brother in law we got these done in a few days.

Estimated Cost
$100-150 for both with paint
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Valspar - the perfect white
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Queen Farmhouse Bed with Arch

Submitted by jwerne2 on Thu, 08/23/2012 - 09:25

We saw this bed and decided to make it after getting tired of the sad state of our bedroom furniture. My husband built this as a weekend project. We also built the Farmhouse Nightstand, and plan to build the Wide Cabin Dresser stained to match. The bed is very sturdy, even with three kids horsing around.

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

DIY Custom End Tables Set

Submitted by Luis Mqz on Mon, 09/12/2016 - 20:50

I build just one piece for my wife and she love it and ask me for build another one so I just build it and add a triangle table more for surprise her,The ""X'' design I take of this website and the legs and dimension and style is my own design 3 corner 45 with the router and and Front drawer is decorative (fake)

 

Estimated Cost
I just spend $75 Dlls
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Red Mahogany Minwax Stain and to coats of clear semi gloss Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane Indoor Outdoor for more durability
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Vintage Crate

I left off the casters, but added a one inch foam pad covered with outdoor material to make an ottoman. I made sure the top was removable so we could also use it as storage. I've got a little material left over to make a matching throw pillow.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$13 for the wood, $7 for the handles and $5 for the material. All other material I had on hand
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax stain and polyurethane semi-gloss
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Library console table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 11:09

My husbannd has built a handful of things using Ana's plans, but this was my first time doing everything on my own (aside from asking where to find the wood filler in our messy garage).  It was super easy to cut and put together and turned out perfectly for my girls nights stand/book shelf.

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

Comments

Adirondack chairs for Canada Day!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 05:19

made 2 sets of these 2 x 4 Adirondack chairs (with the occasional guidance from my woodworking hubby) and they turned out awesome! I went with a more modern look by not rounding the tops and love how they look! They’re sturdy and comfortable and my only complaint is I’m 5’3” and my legs don’t quite reach the ground so I’ll just have to make a footstool!

Estimated Cost
$50 (CAD)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Ebony stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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