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Lydia Twin Bed

Submitted by cfgenie on Fri, 03/02/2012 - 17:33

I used the Lydia Toddle Bed plans and made the adjustments to be a twin size bed.

Built from Plan(s)
Lydia Daybed
Lydia Toddler Bed
Estimated Cost
100
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
3 coats of primer, 3 coats of cream colored paint (all 6 coats were sprayed through my hplv sprayer). Plugging the pocket holes and filling them was pretty tedious and still not perfect, but I wouldn't use anything other than pocket hole screws.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Cilliemz

Fri, 09/06/2013 - 15:54

Love your rendition of the Lydia daybed. I noticed the brackets from the picture. Did you have to order those? and approx. cost? Thx

Cilliemz

Fri, 09/06/2013 - 18:29

Thank you! I'm excited about this project! I'll be making 2, for my girls.

Pallet Wood Hinged Farmhouse Storage Queen

I used pallet wood for the head and foot boards and followed Jenny's Hinged Footboard plans at http://www.birdsandsoap.blogspot.com/ with a few modifications for stability so this can withstand my dogs' constant wrestling matches! The balance of the lumber was all house construction leftovers so all I bought were hinges and barrel bolts. I adore ALL the storage! I am in love with this site because it gets you "going" and then your imagination can take over and let you customize. Thank you Anna and Jenny! See my blog for a step by step.

Blog Link
Build and Rebuild Island Style
Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Storage Bed with Drawers (Queen)
Estimated Cost
$25
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Boiled linseed oil/spar varnish/mineral spirits for the pallet wood and behr's super premium plus semi-gloss with an antiquing glaze for everything else.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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romanweel

Tue, 01/07/2014 - 16:55

Great use of "cast-offs." And the creative use of what you had on hand makes for a really striking, beautiful look. Great job!

Cocinita juguete

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 03/17/2016 - 07:50

Cocina de juguete

Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Farmhouse Bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/28/2019 - 22:44

This was my very first build. I had mostly only worked on redoing furniture. I was in need of a new bed. I had a hard time finding something I loved and was in my budget. I happened to come across these plans on pinterest. I fell in love. I went out and bought a small table saw. It was crazy that after buying a table saw, wood and the rest of the materials; it was still only around a third of the price of similar beds I liked. I ended up opting to put metal bins in the center instead of drawers.

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Bed - Queen Sized
Estimated Cost
$800
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Walnut stain, polyurethane satin
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Stool

Submitted by K Kelly on Wed, 01/01/2014 - 19:18

My first project! it took me longer than it should have but I had never used a jig saw or hinges before. The kids were 2&3 (now 3&4) and they LOVE them!

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Painted and/or stained to match kids bedrooms
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Workbench Desk

Submitted by cpedraza on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 20:42

Wanted a desk that was not your typical desk, this was my first project using plans from Ana White and it was easy to follow that it keeps me coming back, thank you Ana!

Built from Plan(s)
DIY Desk Workbench
Estimated Cost
150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Clear Satin Lacquer Wood Finish
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Raised Bed Garden

This is a very simple project. It measures 8' x 8' and is 11" high. I simply used eight 2" x 6" treated pine boards and one 8' 4" x 4" treated pine post. I used an 11" 4 x 4 cross member in each corner and an 11" 4 x 4 in the center to connect the 2 x 6's. I used 2 coats of a water based natural cedar deck stain as a finish. I connected everything using 3 inch deck screws.

Blog Link
Raised Bed Garden
Estimated Cost
$60
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Water based deck and fence stain (natural cedar). I used 2 coats applied with a brush.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Comments

Cindy from Indiana (not verified)

Sat, 03/10/2012 - 07:58

Wow! That turned out beautifully! We are looking at starting a raised bed garden as well. Yours turned out great.

Quick question/concern, though. Are you growing edibles in yours? If so, what did you do to block the treated lumber so it doesn't leach chemicals into the soil?

You did a fantastic job!

windjamer812

Sun, 03/11/2012 - 01:37

The chemicals used to treat lumber today are safe. Even with growing food. I can attest that the plants will not be dwarfed by it either. My tomatoes reached heights of 6 feet. I have included a link to a PDF file from Purdue University explaining that. The stain is simply an exterior water based deck stain called natural cedar. The chemicals in stain that are used today no longer contain arsenic. This was eliminated in 2003. This includes oil based stains. I hope that answers your question.

https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hort.purdue.edu%2Fe…

Cindy from Indiana (not verified)

Mon, 03/12/2012 - 08:28

Hey windjamer812,

Thanks for the response and the link! That's good to know as it really opens up the materials available to me. I'll go check out that PDF as well.

Your project turned out beautifully. I'm excited to start something similar.

Thanks, again!
Cindy

P.S. Go Boilermakers! ;-)

King Sized Hailey Bed - Customized

Submitted by dsgdesigns on Fri, 01/03/2014 - 07:26

I took these plans (http://ana-white.com/2012/01/plans/hailey-platform-bed) and adjusted the size for a king size bed. I beefed up the sides with 2x10's instead of 2x6's and extended the trim to 1x4's instead of 1x3's.

Built from Plan(s)
Essential Platform Bed Frame
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
two coats of MinWax Dark Walnut
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Adirondack Chairs and end table

Easy project to build. I added a full board to make chair 4in wider. I also counter sank all screws and used wood plugs to cover screws. I also used 1x4's for all the slats and arm rests. Didn't use 1x3's at all. I added cup holders with some scrap left over wood. Got some plastic cup holder inserts.

Built from Plan(s)
Classic Adirondack Chair
Simple White Outdoor End Table
Estimated Cost
Roughly $40
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
3 stage sanding with 320 grit finish. A coat of sanding sealer followed by outdoor urethane. Then added some 10yrs outdoor vinyl decals. I also urethaned over the decals.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Modern Geo Headboard

Submitted by Ana White on Sun, 11/03/2019 - 08:48

For more information and photos see House of Rumors in Instagram www.instagram.com/houseofrumours 

Blog Link
House of Rumors
Built from Plan(s)
Modern Geo Headboard
Modern Platform Bed Frame [All Sizes]

Comments

Picnic Table

Submitted by tara2 on Tue, 03/13/2012 - 07:35

Our first project of many to come!!! Thanks Ana for your website!

Built from Plan(s)
Easy Build Picnic Table Plans with Free PDF
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Comments

Seasonal And Holiday
Spring
Summer

Triple Pedestal Table 12ft long

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 03/26/2016 - 12:01

First DIY, my twin brother and I decided to build a table for my parents; as they are currently remodeling their house. Thank you so much for these easy-to-follow yet very thorough set of plans! We made some adjustments to the length and width: 144inches (12ft) long by about 45inches wide!! It's a monster of a table! We made the legs wider as well to compensate for the adjustments of the table top. We are all extremely happy with the results- thanks!

Built from Plan(s)
Triple Pedestal Farmhouse Table
Estimated Cost
$160
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Early American
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Barn Door Pantry

Submitted by @dbenn on Wed, 11/13/2019 - 09:25

I am so happy with this repurposed media center.  I finally have a pantry!

Built from Plan(s)
Barn Door Entertainment Center
Estimated Cost
$800
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Porch Planters

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 07/24/2023 - 13:40

This build was a lot of fun! Thanks ANA!

David Marks

Built from Plan(s)
Easy Build DIY Planter Box with Cedar Fence Pickets

Comments

Single Lounger for the Simple Modern Outdoor Collection

Submitted by Shai on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 20:07

I used Ana's pattern, but modified it a bit to suit my needs and my materials. I used a large pallet I got for free from a local building supply company. My total cost was $8.00, which was for the hinges and the screws. I am so happy with it, and very grateful to Ana White for providing the plans!

Built from Plan(s)
Modern Single Outdoor Chaise Lounge
Estimated Cost
$8.00
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Unfinished, but I plan to stain it dark brown to match our other patio furniture.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

komalb

Tue, 08/20/2019 - 14:54

Can you post some pics of the back/underside so I can see modifications better? I was hoping to do something just like this and wanted to get some inspiration for the backrest portion. 

Superhero Tower

Submitted by ellie_pete on Tue, 01/07/2014 - 13:07

When my 4 year old son perused the toy catalogs that came in the mail prior to X-mas, one thing was certain - he loved all the towers and buildings being advertised for action figures. However, I refused to buy one more plastic piece of junk that inevitably breaks after a couple of uses. When I found these plans, I knew they were perfect! My husband and I worked on this together, he's much steadier with our jig saw. I fitted my drill press with a hole cutter for the tops of the arched doorways. We added a rope swing and green paint to the original design. I had trouble knotting the twine for the ladder at even intervals so I used some cylindrical wooden beads I found from an old necklace to use as spacers. It doesn't close up as tightly as we'd like, but we can still get the clasp closed. I decoupaged some of the inner walls with scrapbook paper for fun scenes: maps, brick walls, pebbles, bark, and forest. It was a fun project for us and it's been fun watching him! He has played with this tower nearly every day since he opened it up X-mas morning!

Built from Plan(s)
Superhero House
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Rustoleum spray paint and primer, paper was decoupaged with Mod Podge, everything was then covered with a Rustoleum clear coat.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Coffee table and matching side table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 03/29/2016 - 07:20

Great plans. I got a lot of attention for these tables. I think they're easy to build and a few bad cuts/mismatches can make it look more rustic so no need to worry about perfection with these. I use them in my apartment and they're both really nice. I stained with miniwax jacobean and used a satin clear poly on it after. I only needed one layer of stain.I think a dining room table version of this plan would be really awesome too!

Built from Plan(s)
Tryde Coffee Table
Estimated Cost
stain/poly/lumber/screws all were around 50$

Can be alot cheaper if you already have these things. I had a bunch of the lumber in scraps already.
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Darker Stain (jacobean) with clear polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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