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Rustic delight

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/19/2017 - 05:22

What an awesome project.  

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

Outdoor Seating

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 03/25/2021 - 17:11

I made this in a weekend to add seating to our back patio area -- I AM IN LOVE WITH IT!

The whole family hangs out here, it has given us a great place to spend outdoors during lockdown.

I picked up the cushions on craigslist, so the cost of the entire project was kept super low.

I will be staining and sealing it soon, I am so happy with how it turned out! Thanks Ana :D

Estimated Cost
$300
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Seasonal And Holiday

Narrow Console Table

Submitted by sraper2 on Thu, 03/14/2013 - 06:57

I built this table after seeing a similar one on your site. Mine is built with 2x2 legs, a shelf, and just one piece of 1x12 for the top. I was wanting something for in front of my window but this one is to small so I will eventually build a bigger one for in front of my window and move this one. Thanks for the inspiration!!

Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Laundry Room Makeover

Submitted by brittanyj on Wed, 01/21/2015 - 09:22

This project is the coolest.  The laundry room was a sad sack of disorganization, open cabinets (who took off the doors??) and no surface to work on.  The dog food sat in its' bag in between the washer and dryer.  Here's a video of the makeover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIi2Ay2vXEE

Used Ana's tut on making raised panel doors, and purchased tiny trim moulding to fancy it up.  I also routered the edges to give detail.  I LOVE these doors!  I created the dog food pull out bin to match it all so the food is concealed.  In hindsight, I should've sprung for better bigger wheels because we have 50 lbs of food in there and it's a little difficult to pull out when filled all the way.  It's just a cardboard box lined with a trash bag and painted white on the outside. 

Table top was made from plywood and scraps.  It's more useful than I thought.  Very nice to have a solid surface to put stuff on.  Routered the edge of the plywood for a more finished look, though I'm not sure that's wise with plywood. I love that the cabinets are now closed and I painted the room so it looked more fiished.  Yay for $75 room makeovers!

Estimated Cost
$75
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
paint, poly, paint spray gun
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Rustic X TV Console modified to 42" Dry Bar

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 04/22/2017 - 08:34

My wonderful husband and father built this dry bar for me using the Rustice X TV console plans.  They modified plans to so it is 42" tall, 6-1/2' long, and shelving is wider and centered.  I love it.  Thank you for sharing your plans.

Estimated Cost
$175
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Paint and polyurethane finish.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Greenhouse

Gabled Greenhouse completed with upcycled tin roofing. Extended the greenhouse to a 20' long structure.

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Cedar Planters

Built these for Christmas presents for the family. Used the 5 1/2 in wide pickets for the big ones. Used the 3 in wide pickets for the small ones, and cut everything else to scale. I don't have a kregg jig so I just screwed them in from the sides. Doesn't look quite as nice, but is plenty sturdy. I also added the mitered top like many others have.

 

The dark ones are Java Bean stain, the one is raw (obviously), and the other is Red Mahogany stain.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
~$20 a piece, the smaller ones were slightly less
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Outdoor 2x4 Sofas

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 04/24/2017 - 07:11

Super simple build! Thanks for the plans!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$120 for wood (per sofa), $12 for screws, $25 for water seal, $150 for cushions (per sofa)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Sanded with 120-grit sandpaper, two coats of Thompson's Water Seal (transparent).
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Farmhouse Counter Stools

Hello Ana,

I wanted to let you know I really appreciate your website and the DIY plans. I am an avid woodworker, and I saw your farmhouse counter stool plans a couple of months ago in one of the emails y’all send out, and I thought I’d try out your plans. I made the frame of the chair out of pine and painted it with white milk paint. I made the seat out of Walnut. I honored your plans, but made the seat 1/2” bigger in length and width so as to overhang the frame 1/4” on all sides. I attached the seat with figure 8 fasteners, since I did not want to drill through the solid walnut and plug the screw holes. The plans were very straightforward, and I thought it was easy to build. You have such awesome ideas and plans - thanks for the inspiration!

I have attached a couple of pics.

Thanks again!

Ken Monson.

P.S. - I plan to try some of your other farmhouse plans in the next few months.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$0, I had all the wood and finish in my shop
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
White Milk paint for the stool frame and Danish Oil for the stool seat
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Whitewashed Queen Headboard

Built this headboard for my fiancee as her valentines day gift.

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Whitewash- White paint mixed with water
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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pallet coffee table

Submitted by witz on Tue, 01/27/2015 - 18:39

Built this project almost entirely of reclaimed pallets. I was able to keep the one skid almost entirely intact for the top and salvaged to 1x4 boards from the other skid for the bottom shelf. Th 2x4's came from yet another skid. My total investment was about $2. Finished with American Walnut stain and a satin polyurethane.

Estimated Cost
$2
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
American Walnut stain and varathane diamondcoat polyurethane in satin
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

witz

Sun, 02/01/2015 - 09:45

Thank you very much! I actually did end up selling this one within a few hours of posting it online.

I find these types of projects to be the most gratifying as the force me to exercise my creativity more than some other projects.

clout18

Mon, 02/02/2015 - 13:41

Do you have the specific plan list that includes supplies, dimensions, etc.?

Sage the Blind Lab's Rustic X Consol and Matching Coffee Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 04/27/2017 - 13:32

Our Tv veiwing area was a disaster. I found the console plans on ana's website. I had no Idea what a Pocket Hole was until I bought my lumber and a Kreg Jig. This was the result! Had so much fun I made us our first nice coffee table. Great plans, Thanks Ana.

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Stain and Wipe on Poly
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Red Hen Home's Rustic X Coffee Table

Slightly altered Rustic X Coffee table to make it 46" long. Cutting the X's was tricky; I had to do it by hand with a table saw! I could wish for a miter saw that cut 30 degrees ;-)

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Custom mix of Minwax Antique Walnut and Weathered Oak. Finished with 3 coats of hand-rubbed polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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spiceylg

Thu, 03/21/2013 - 09:16

Looks really nice. So does the whole room. Might I ask where you got the table clock sitting on the dresser?

Woven Back Bench, Chairs, plus a table

Adapted the woven back bench plan into two chairs. Talk about a ton of pocket holes!

Table with a small propane gas fixture.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$110
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Olympia Elite Rustic Cedar outdoor stain, single coat so far.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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2 X 4 Adirondack Chair Season

2 X 4 Adirondack Chair Season

I'm so tired but i can't stop doing this chairs.
It's fun and gives me satisfaction when it's done
Here is just part of the orders that i got this week.

I'm taking a break, having coffee and resting a bit. Much more sets to do

Thanks Ana White for this beautiful chair plan

Estimated Cost
50/60 Canadian dollar
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr waterproof stain and sealer
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Rustic Console - My 1st Project

This was my first project, and although large, probably the easiest I have built since. It was really simple, although I do know some things I will do differently next time.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$80
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Steel wool dissolved in vinegar with pre-tea stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

My Extra Wide Simple Dresser

Submitted by adpeters on Thu, 02/05/2015 - 18:35

This is the first dresser that I have ever made. There was a learning curve, but not much. It was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy it!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Egg White Paint with Minwax® Polycrylic® Protective Finish on top
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

nvadrevu432

Tue, 02/16/2016 - 10:40

what kind of wood did you use to build the drawers? i have used 1X6 and 1X8 as per the plan and the drawers dont fit in the frame. sliding doesnt work properly. plewase let me know, thnks 

 

Stained Full for Daughter

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 10:22

This was my very first woodworking project that didn't involve making a sign or wooden cutout; so very gratifying to see it all come together.  I enjoyed adding some simple touches from other users (planked head/footboard) as well as my own (router ogee cut around the head and footboard tops).  Very happy with how it turned out and we will see how well it sleeps!

Estimated Cost
$400
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Stain with Poly
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Rustic X living room

Submitted by ajhemenway on Sat, 04/24/2021 - 08:49

This is the first Ana White project I have done. They are beautiful! I normally use reclaimed lumber, but made an exception and used dimensional lumber for these.

Estimated Cost
$400
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Black Pipe Toilet Paper Holder

This project was inspired due to faulty installations of a standard toilet paper holder. Most builders do no frame behind where the holder will go leaving the hardware installer only drywall to work with. Over time the screws lost their grip allowing me to create this solution.

Using standard white pine and some gas pipe fittings I was able to create this holder and couldn't be happier with the way it turned out.

Estimated Cost
$15.00
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Ebony, Walnut, and Red Chesnut stain covered with a satin poly. I started with the darker stain first allowing it to soak into the deeper areas of the wood. I sanded the top layer of the wood down to allow the lighter stains to show and then brushed on a heavy coat of poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project