Community Brag Posts
Laundry station
This plan was a lot of fun!! I have been wanting a laundry sorter for some time now and this one fits in my laundry room perfectly!!
The pull out works awesome!!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$80 lumber/slides/stain/clear/bins
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
I used a 1:1 ratio of dark walnut and weathered oak
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Simplified Farmhouse Doll Bed
I love Ana's farmhouse doll bed. But I've made a couple beds/cribs, and I know how tedious it can be to make the slats, so I cheated and used a 1x6 across the headboard instead of the slats and a 1x3 (turned lengthwise) for the footboard. :) It was a gift for my daughter's friend who is using it for a stuffed animal, so we made it more narrow as well. Details on the changed dimensions can be found on my blog.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$1-6 depending on scraps you have around
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Zinsser primer, semi-gloss latex paint, and polyacrilic topcoat.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Simple Modern Toy Box with Lid
I made this for our kids for Christmas. It was originally meant for their costumes but we loved the size, so we decided to use it for toys and a bench for meals at family gatherings. We're so happy with how it turned out!
Estimated Cost
$50-100 (i used pine for the 1x boards so increased the cost)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Saman water based stain, American walnut with a little chocolate stain mixed in.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Had to be custom.
Thanks, Ana for the plan! We were remodeling a nearly 60 year old bathroom and a store bought vanity would absolutely not fit. Using your awesome plans, we were able to get a vanity that would fit, and be one of a kind.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$300 for the cabinet.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Three coats of Valspar Cabinet Enamel in Sherwin William's Tri-corn Black. Wait 24 hours between coats and sand lightly with 220 grit. Then, two coats of Minwax Satin Wipe On Poly. Again, sanding even lighter between coats.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Thu, 03/24/2016 - 13:30
Beautiful job!
Love the look of this cabinet, stunning! Thanks for sharing:)
Personalized Porch Swing
When I got it all put together it just seemed to be missing something,so I went back and routed the name of the name of the bnb that I made it for.It was still missing character so I took the torch to it and finally stained it.I think it has character now maybe?
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$85
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Golden Oak Stain ,Torch Charred and Gloss Polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Tidy Up Coffee Table
Finished our tidy up table! A couple of tweaks: I didn't want to kreg jig the boards together because I have a tendency to split 1x's when using a lot of joins. I tried drilling from below, but the 2x2 furring strips were so soft that I couldn't get my warped 1x6's to suck down without the screws popping through, even when changing to 1 1/4" ones. So, I countersunk two holes on each end of each board, and used 3/8" buttons to fill them to provide a decorative element. I LOVE THEM! Not only are all my boards flush, but the top is now so pretty. I secured the middle by screwing in from below with 2" screws, but since I didn't need to make them so tight to get my boards flush they no longer popped out. I hope that makes sense.
Also, the sides are pretty wobbly without the trundle in there, so my husband suggested adding L brackets to each corner. Success! It's now solid as a rock. We screwed in from the outside and filled with more buttons. For those of you who don't like the raised look, they also have flat button hole plugs. They take stain so much better than wood putty.
Lastly, I chose 1 5/8" casters that move in all directions. Bad idea. It gives the proper 2" height, but makes the trundle difficult to maneuver. Going to try and find some fixed-side one-way casters to replace them. Other than that, it's fantastic!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$85 (includes lumber, plugs, brackets and casters)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
We used my Husky air brushing system for the first time, with Rustoleum Ultimate Stain in Golden Oak. I love this stain because I've never had to wipe it off, and it gives a very even, rich finish. This is the first time I used an air compressor with sprayer for stain, and it was so easy. 10 minutes and I've got an even coat on both the top and trundle. I followed it up with 3 coats of poly on exterior and interior. Will probably add a few more coats on just the top for added protection.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Tue, 03/13/2012 - 15:11
Husky
Here's the link to the product: http://www.homedepot.com/buy/paint/paint-sprayers/husky/gravity-feed-hv… . It's $50, and comes with 2 sprayers and 4 tanks (2 large, 2 small). You can use paint or stain. The coverage is nice and even. It was so much more fun to stain that way than with rags and brushes!
craft island
I built this craft island for a friend for her basement playroom space. Click the blog link for full build details and the inspiration picture.
Estimated Cost
$300
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
1. ZInsser oil based primer
2. Two coats BM high gloss white enamel
2. Two coats BM high gloss white enamel
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Standing Art Desk with Storage
We modified the size slightly and separated the drawers so I can sit or stand at it in my art studio.
Suzanne E
Built from Plan(s)
Christmas Presents
I got a saw for Christmas and decided to make Christmas presents right away. This was my first project and both of the recipients were very happy with their presents. I have gotten a ton of compliments on the pieces. The blocks were very easy to make, the frame took a little more work.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
None
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
Comments
Tue, 07/21/2020 - 11:18
Did you hand sand the corners?
I know its been a while and may not get a response, but have to ask if you hand sanded the corners? Also, the frame, any tips?
Rustic End Table without the X
I built this for my son's first apartment to match the Rustic X Coffee Table I built. His living room is small so I needed to make a narrower version of the end table. Because of this, I decided to not build the "X". It turned out great! Thanks Ana!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$45
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Dark walnut stain, then a coat of satin wipe on polyurethane to seal it
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Reclaimed Wood Potting Bench
Loved your simple plan! I had 8x2 boards from our pergola we tore down and they worked great!! Thanks for sharing the plans.
Backyard Therapy
Built from Plan(s)
Benchright Coffee Table
Made the Benchright Coffee table. Costs too much - time to make it myself.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
minwax jacobean and minwax polycrilic
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Tue, 03/20/2012 - 19:30
hey nice job! really liking
hey nice job! really liking your finish choices, looks beautiful and fits well with your home.
Tue, 03/20/2012 - 20:07
Coffee Table
Thanks Megan.
Couple of my next projects are going to be the matching TV stand and the buffet for which I drew up plans. It'll be probably another month or two before I can find time to do it.
My First Brag
I used the plans from the Ridge Media Console, but modified it a tad. I adjusted the measurements for my space and used pallet wood for the lower shelf. I also decided to make a drawer instead of the flip down storage.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Kona
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Entry table built for a sailor
This table is the perfect size to fit our entry way, I just love the dark walnut bottom with the white top. It is just the right piece in its space, and was super simple to put together. We modified the plans a bit, instead of using liquid nails we used the kreg tool and screws to assemble. We also just used one board for the top of table and taped off more of the base and painted it white to give it the illusion of a thick top.
Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Walnut stain on the bottom (2 coats)
A simple bright white paint on top we had from painting trim around the house (3 coats)
A simple bright white paint on top we had from painting trim around the house (3 coats)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Barn Door Console
Built from plans on this website, with some modifications.
i used 8-ft x 16-in x 3/4-in edge-glued boards from Lowe’s for the shelves. Instead of cutting the boards to length, I widened the console slightly to accommodate.
I added an extra shelf to increase storage. I also added vertical dividers between the shelves to increase strength and prevent sagging.
The top is an 8-ft x 20-in edge-glued board with a piece of 1x4 board added on at each end. I then added strips of 1x2 underneath on all sides to create an overhang. The top is not fastened on with screws or any other fasteners. Its weight keeps it in place, and being removable will make it easier to move the console, if necessary, in the future.
I couldn’t find a commercial stain that had the “red barn” look I wanted, so I used latex paint thinned with an approximately equal amount of water.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
The red stain is Sherman Williams “Sun-Dried Tomato” thinned with an approximately equal amount of water. The white wash on the trim is Valspar “Navaho White”, thinned the same way.
The top is painted with three coats of Sherman Williams “Caviar” (not thinned).
For a protective finish, I used four coats of Minwax Wipe-on Water-based Polycrilic on the top. I decided I didn’t like the wipe-on poly, though — wiping it on was too messy on my hands — so I switched to brush-on for the rest of the project. That received three coats in critical areas, two coats in places unlikely to see much wear.
The top is painted with three coats of Sherman Williams “Caviar” (not thinned).
For a protective finish, I used four coats of Minwax Wipe-on Water-based Polycrilic on the top. I decided I didn’t like the wipe-on poly, though — wiping it on was too messy on my hands — so I switched to brush-on for the rest of the project. That received three coats in critical areas, two coats in places unlikely to see much wear.
Farmhouse Bed
We made this as a surprise for our son. It turned out beautiful! We used cedar 4x4s for the corner posts and pine for the remainder. Thanks Ana!
Patty W.
Built from Plan(s)
Narrow Farmhouse Table
I was looking for a desk/table for a wall in my bedroom, especially after I created the wall art that was now free floating on a huge expanse of wall. I needed something to anchor it. I saw the Narrow Farmhouse Table and loved it. I knew I could modify for the space so I used some extra boards I had around the house and mocked it up so that I could take measurements and ensure the table did not block the traffic flow in my home.
I loved the way http://deuxmaison.blogspot.com/2010/07/knock-offwoodcom-narrow-farmhous… the table was done in this blog, so I used the new measurements and took a few tips from deuxmaison to make this desk/table.
I completed the table top and the base as separate projects. Check out my blog for details and a special link on "How to Make a Tapering Jig"
http://singlemomthriving.wordpress.com/2012/03/13/adventures-in-table-m…
http://singlemomthriving.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/adventures-in-table-m…
http://singlemomthriving.wordpress.com/2012/03/21/adventures-in-table-m…
I love how this table turned out. Thanks for great plans, Ana!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$110
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Golden Pecan/Cherry/Poly
Satin Ivory Silk/Matte Clear
Satin Ivory Silk/Matte Clear
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Bathroom Wall Storage
Modified to hang above the toilet for some added bathroom storage.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Dark Walnut
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
