Blanket Ladder
Created with hand chiseled mortise and tenon joints and a whitewash stain.
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Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
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Modern Outdoor Chairs!
We love the new chairs on the front patio! My daughter and son in law's FIRST project! They completed both chairs in 1 day. We did add an additional 4x4 on the bottom to raise them as my son in law is tall. They sanded and stained them black to go with the gray brick and black door of their home. We picked up the cushions at "At Home" on clearance. Just need a new carpet and we're all set! On to our next project!
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custom desk
Custom sized desk to fit between a radiator and wall. Combination of cubby desk with added lower shelving and upper hutch with shelf unit.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$200.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Desk top surface: 2 coats Minwax cherry stain plus finishing paste.
All other pieces:
1. one coat Kilz primer
2. two coats Behr off white satin
3. distressed with 220 grit sandpaper
4. Minwax cherry stain
5. one coat Minwax satin poly
All other pieces:
1. one coat Kilz primer
2. two coats Behr off white satin
3. distressed with 220 grit sandpaper
4. Minwax cherry stain
5. one coat Minwax satin poly
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Birthday Doll House for Granddaughter
Thank you for your doll house plans!
This was a gift for my granddaughters 5th birthday. I altered the stair design a bit to provide a little more durability.
The only part I struggled with was the wallpaper.
All-in-all the project was a success and she LOVED it!
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Estimated Cost
$200.00
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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Vinyl record cabinet
I know this is a pretty basic build but I still wanted to share it. I used pine for the entire piece. It took longer to finish this piece than to build it haha. The finishing process consided of a pre-stain condiitoner, antique walnut gel stain, and several coats of toner.
Estimated Cost
$70.00
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
Comments
Wed, 11/22/2017 - 07:04
Cuts and measurement
I would love to know the cuts and measurements for this cabinet.
My Adaptation of Kendal's Extra Wide Dress
This my first real project built in my shop! I have long admired the projects that I have seen on this site and I could not wait to post a brag picture!
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Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Sherman Williams Ovation Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
Comments
Thu, 10/06/2022 - 13:59
Gorgeous dresser!
WOW, way to go, such a beautiful build! Thank you so much for sharing:)
Modified Adirondack Chairs and Coffee Table
I had some Kebony deck boards left over from another project and thought they would work well. I think they did! Kebony is pine that is soaked in an alcohol and then heated up. It has a 30 year warranty and requires no care. I used a Penofin oil on the 2x4s and Cutek oil on the Kebony
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Adorable Rustic Bench
Love the rustic bench! This project took my husband about an hour or two to build and then a little primer and paint and it was ready to use. It was a pretty easy build and we didn’t modify the plans at all. We liked the bench so much that we made another one! My biggest tip is to always read the comments on the plans because people leave great feedback about their experience as well as any tips that they used. It cost us less than $30 to build two benches. Sanded really well and then filled screw holes with wood fill. Primed and painted with Behr’s powdered blush.
Pin For Later!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$15-20
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
A coat of primer followed by a coat of Behr's Powdered Blush.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Upholstered Bench w/ Slatted Shelf
I had a client who requested a bench like the Caden Leather Bench by Pottery Barn, except she wanted it longer. I didn't bevel the legs because I used 2x3's instead of 2x2's and wanted to make it as sturdy as possible to accommodate the additional length. Needless to say, she was VERY happy with the bench and I am getting ready to work on one for our home now!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Client provided the fabric and most wood was re-purposed, so biggest expense was foam and batting.
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
special walnut stain, then finished with a clear paste wax
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 17:57
Wonderful -- plans?
Do you have plans for how you built this, and if, so are you willing to share them?
Would love to give this a try!
Molly
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 17:57
Wonderful -- plans?
Do you have plans for how you built this, and if, so are you willing to share them?
Would love to give this a try!
Molly
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 17:57
Wonderful -- plans?
Do you have plans for how you built this, and if, so are you willing to share them?
Would love to give this a try!
Molly
Thu, 02/06/2014 - 17:35
Plans
Sorry - didn't have plans for this one and I really stink at using the software Ana uses to make plans. I did loosely follow the Cayden Nailhead Stool plans, but, of course, modified in my attempt to duplicate the Pottery Barn bench the client wanted to match. I would be happy to help in any way I can, but you definitely need to be comfortable to work without plans. I used my Kreg jig quite a bit for this project and the little piece of wood that protrudes from the legs is faux - just cut a 1/2" piece and glued and nailed with my brad nailer.
Entertainment Center
Thanks for the great plans!! Finally got this monster put together.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$400
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced
Comments
Pool equipment fence refresh
The fence the previous owners had in place was weather-worn and just overall non-aesthetically pleasing. We completed this project in 3 days and now we just love it!!!
Estimated Cost
$300
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Farmhouse doll bed
I am in the process of making my own queen size farmhouse bed but this one came along a lot quicker and my daughter loves it. :) She recently got zebra and hot pink bedding so we made a blanket to match.
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Estimated Cost
Less than $10
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
White paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Double Lounger
Super easy project! Love it and made it in a weekend (taking breaks of course). Did paint all the pieces before assembly to make it easier, and added little pieces to the sides to make it resemble the West Elm Double lounger. Total cost for the wood and hinges was $50! Compared to buying it at $549... Im in love with what I made! Thanks again Ana for an amazing plan. Now to work on the cushion <3
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Valspar Outdoor White Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Tue, 05/21/2013 - 16:19
I thought so too! But its
I thought so too! But its really solid. Looking at the West Elm version it has the same size legs. I might beef them up though just to give me more piece of mind! But so far so good.
Wed, 05/22/2013 - 03:17
Thank you
Cool, but then I thought the West Elm version's looked so thin, too, lol! When we built the outdoor sectional, we used 2x4s because several people we know, well let's just say extra support was needed! Be sure to post the pics of it with the cushion. Will you be making it?
Wed, 05/22/2013 - 17:49
Yeah
Ill be making the cushion here soon, I found its really not hard at all and then you can get exactly what you want. I plan on using the same fabric will all of my DIY outdoor furniture. Will post once its done ;)
Bunny trug
This was my first wood working project. I made this bunny Easter basket for my son's first Easter. Everyone loved it. I can't wait to try other projects!
Built from Plan(s)
Finish Used
Varathane in bleached blue
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
Custom grandy
Custom 75" grandy
Estimated Cost
$275
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Sun, 07/23/2017 - 08:18
Questions!
That is beautiful!! What color is the base? (Brand and color)
What wood/stain did you use on the top? I love how it contrasts itself, would be great for other furnature choices as well.
Thank you
Sun, 07/23/2017 - 08:24
Questions!
That is beautiful!! What color is the base? (Brand and color)
What wood/stain did you use on the top? I love how it contrasts itself, would be great for other furnature choices as well.
Thank you
Flip Down Wall Art Desk
Followed the plans, made a few mistakes but my son and I like the overall result. Thanks Ana :)
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Our Thanksgiving Family Project
My husband, step father and I built these Thanksgiving weekend (2010) and my mom got us a half bushel of oysters to snack on and made awesome steamed mussels with bread for dinner. This was a very fun family weekend.
I modifyed the plans a little to make the arms angle in a bit instead of being straight boards and also created the curved front. Then after building the first chair, Pat decided to make the second chair's back rest taller and cut angles to match the arms.
I picked intermediate because of needing a miter saw for all the different angles needed for getting the front right.
Also, It took one day for each chair
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Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
To my knowledge, Pat has not yet stained them, but once he does I will take more pics and find out what he used!
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
entryway bench and shelf
This was a little more difficult than we anticipated but totally worth it. We shortened the width to fit our space, and kept the sides straight instead of angled, just for simplicity's sake. The Kreg jig really came in handy here. We anchored the shelf with cabinet screws and will be adding small L brackets at the top into the studs. With a tall toddler at home we are being extra careful.
Estimated Cost
~$125
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Rustoleum Kona Brown (not spray) in semigloss, rolled with foam roller. Used a white primer underneath-not sure if really necessary.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Doll baby beds
My Grandaughter wanted a Baby Bed for her dolls. I made one for her. and one for a little friend of hers. I just used 2x2's and plywood, then used rattle can spray paint to finish.
Estimated Cost
$30
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
white Krylon spray paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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DIY Pixel Mario Wall Art
I love it when I can combine woodworking and geeky things. The classic Super Mario Bros was my introduction to video games, and thus 8-bit Mario will always have a special place in heart. <3
I have a tutorial on my blog on how to make the pixel Mario. I also made a video tutorial. WATCH IT HERE.
Estimated Cost
$10. I purchased two 2x4s and purchased CA glue. The rest of the supplies I had on hand.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Watco Danish Oil - Medium Walnut
ECOS Paints Woodshield - Special Walnut
Homemade Red Dye
ECOS Paints Woodshield - Special Walnut
Homemade Red Dye
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
