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Sandbox :)

This sandbox is based off one on this website. We made ours 5ft x 5ft x 1ft and instead of spacing the boards out 1/2' we put them right next to each other and routered out the space for the hinges :) It looks amazing and such fun!

Estimated Cost
225.00 - With sand and we are in rural comminity so things cost little more :)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Red Mahagony wood stain and tried to use Thompsons waterseal on top.- was not working! LOL Just brushed the stain on!
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Wishing well projects

Submitted by Jason48 on Thu, 04/03/2014 - 08:02

Started these wishing wells as only having fun and for family it seems now that it is going to be a little more than I thought now taking orders from family friends

Estimated Cost
120.00
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

In reply to by Jason48

crafty_love

Tue, 11/19/2019 - 07:33

I love the wishing wells, but I can;t find a plan.  My mom has wanted one of these forever! She now has stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma Stage 4 and I would love to build her one before it is too late.

Garden Work Bench

Submitted by mrsberg on Sat, 04/25/2020 - 11:53

This was my first building project and I needed help with the assembly. Also, I used an oil based polyurethane that changed the beautiful blue color to a dingy yellow. So after it was assembled, I sanded it down, giving it a rustic look, and sprayed two coats of Rust-oleum over the entire bench. We also added an extra shelf.

Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Wood water based stain, oil based polyurethane, sanding, Rust-oleum

Kids Mini Dining Table

This kids mini dining table is a pretty easy build, especially if you have a Kreg Jig. I love that it is so pretty at a great price. It fits in well with our home too, which is awesome. The final product measures 30"x48", so it is big enough if your little one decides to have some friends over for dinner. One of my goals when building was I wanted multiple kids to be able to paint, color, glue, cut, or eat at it without getting in each others way. I think it won't be a problem! The whole project only takes a few hours. It was my first project with the Kreg Jig that has been sitting in my garage since Christmas. I was scared to use it. I can't believe I waited so long! That thing is amazing!
Thanks Ana for all of the encouragement and inspiration. I truly enjoy building furniture. It is so exciting thinking about my next project. I can't wait to use your plans to build storage for our entire play room!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$75
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Table Top is finished with one coat of Minwax Dark Walnut.
Base is painted with two coats of Valspar Pillow Mint, followed by dry brushing on Aqua Ocean. The edges of the aprons and legs were then sanded for distressing and stained with the Minwax Dark Walnut as well.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

First Project - Closet Makeover with Laundry Basket Dresser

I altered this plan to make a short and wide version of the dresser. It is also one whole piece as shown in the picture. I am remodeling my office closet and plan to use it for storing bulky items like cables, gift boxes, etc. I must say for my first project, I think it came out pretty good.

I then moved the existing shelf in the closet up, added shelf bracket rails, and spackled & painted the wall. I added a few shelves, dollar store bins and then labeled everything. I also screwed some small metal baskets with removable handles to the wall, I think it turned out terrific.

Thanks for the inspiration, Ana!

Estimated Cost
$30.00
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
White glossy paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

DIY Children's Picnic Table

My first truly functional build! I love how it turned out, but even more importantly my kids are loving it - we are literally using it for every possible meal and snack right now. Perfect summer project, and bonus - we get to keep all the eating messes outside! 

 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$22.50
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
For the first table I sued a combination of stains.. Minwax Jacobean and Weathered Grey with a white latex paint wash. White semi gloss Behr for the legs and bottom half of table.
Second table I used Varathane's Vintage Aqua and I sealed both tables with 4 coats of Varathane's SPAR- Urethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Tryde coffee table

I made this out of discout lumber. Each board was only .51 so that made it pretty cheap but a bit challenging (I had to cut the boards to fit and also cut off the twisted ends without cutting too much off). There is still a bit of uneveness in some of the boards, I think it adds to the character of the table. I changed up the plan a bit and made this from 2x6's and the ends with 2x8's. final size is 49 1/2 x 49 1/2.
A friend wanted this so I'm not sure what she is going to finish it with but will post pics as soon as I get them. I may make another one for myself :)

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$15
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Spring Entry Update - DIY Storage Bench

The entryway in my mom’s house was the perfect candidate for a spring update. Home to a broken, non-functioning storage bench and constantly cluttered with shoes, we decided it was time for an upgrade. It took us a weekend, some PARA paint & stain, a little fabric and lots of elbow grease, but we were able to take the entry way from boring to beautiful.

Estimated Cost
$100-125
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Bench - PARA TimberCare Solid Stain tinted in Runway (P5191-85D) topped with PARA WoodCare urethane varnish in glossy

Bench seat - Landsmere fabric in 'Current' from Tonic Living.

Storage boxes - Primed & painted in PARA Too Hot To Handle (P5078-85)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Little smaller and no X's

Submitted by JulieJabs on Tue, 07/05/2016 - 19:20

I loved this table but I knew I wasn't going to get the X right so I skipped em ;-)  wish I knew before I had to shorten all the dimensions what a pain putting those 2x4 supports in would be!!! Used 1x10 for shelves and was quite a process trying to secure those! 

 

I used a watered down white latex paint all over then 1 coat of weathered oak stain 

Estimated Cost
40
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Traditional Wood Toddler Bed with a Twist

Submitted by mikekmikek on Thu, 04/30/2020 - 10:34

I made the Traditional Wood Toddler Bed in a weekend and it turned out great! I did add a twist though: A chalkboard replaces the wainscot!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Used a chalkboark panel from Home Depot instead of the wainscot.
Used a hand router to round all of the edges to give it a softer feel.
Had to extend the length of the bed by 1/2" to accomodate a Greco toddler mattress. (Check your mattress size before you build!)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Twin Farmhouse Bed

Submitted by Sieryn on Mon, 06/18/2012 - 06:09

This was for a boys room so we wanted something sturdy, and oh man does this plan fit the bill.

Was easy to assemble, most of the project time went to sanding and staining to get the dark wood finish.

Finished in a poly gloss.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
75
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Miniwax Jamocha Stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Pottery Barn Harper Style Coffee Table

My wife saw the Harper Style coffee table by Pottery barn and loved it so as a gift to her i set out to recreate this table in a white wash look that is not available and after a week of creating plans and a weekend of work here it is with fully functional drawers that are accessible from both sides

Estimated Cost
$150-$200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
combination of Minwax Honey and Ebony for the top and an underlying of random Ebony strokes and a few coats of Minwax Pickling White wash for the body of the table
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Dining table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 05/04/2020 - 15:10

Hi Ana, this is not your design but one I just made up. The timber is Queensland red cedar and about 30 years old, I was given a tree and had it cut up. Came out great
Regards
Karl Penna, Queensland, Australia

Estimated Cost
Zero, I was given the wood
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Norglass polyeutherene satin finish, 4 coats, put on 4 days apart and sanded at 320 inbetween
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
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