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Modified: Becca Trunk

A huge thank you for these amazing plans. I absolutely love this site! I had so much fun making this chest. Overall a very simple build. I struggled with the finish but eventually got it how I wanted it. I also ran into a snag while building the lid. I ran out of 1x6’s which resulted in the unique top you see in the picture made from scrap 1x4’s from other projects. On to the next project.

Estimated Cost

About $65

Estimated Time Investment

Day Project (6-9 Hours)

Finish Used

Minwax Dark Walnut

Recommended Skill Level

Intermediate

DIY Shed Chicken Coop

I’ve wanted a chicken coop for a while, and I wanted it cute. I love how it turned out!

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Shed Chicken Coop

Very easy and quite comfy!

Directly from plan. Fun to make. Kreg and glue attachements.

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Simple Wood Stool

Estimated Cost

$45 for all 4 stools.

Estimated Time Investment

Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)

Finish Used

Paint

Recommended Skill Level

Beginner

Addison Headboard - King Size

This site features the queen size version of this headboard, I decided to build the King and use more elaborate molding pieces, which increased the cost. I stained the wood to a very close match although my mobile photos don't do justice to this claim. It took me about a week to complete with nights and weekend availability.

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Pinterest Link

Built from Plan(s)

Mantle Moulding Headboard

Estimated Cost

130

Estimated Time Investment

Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)

Finish Used

Custom

Recommended Skill Level

Intermediate

Comments

Mommaofun

Wed, 02/26/2014 - 17:42

King size measurements

I love the way your headboard turned out. I would like the details on the wood used and measurements to make the king size version.

PorkyPok

Thu, 03/12/2015 - 13:37

Stain color?

looks great. Did you use pine? Which stain did you use? I would like to be able to closely match the stained version of pottery barns addison too. Thanks!

DanaPinney

Sat, 10/17/2015 - 10:45

where to find?

Could you give me a link to your plans please?

Thanks,,

Dana

hollielewis

Mon, 01/04/2016 - 08:18

Plans

May

hollielewis

Mon, 01/04/2016 - 08:19

Plans

May I please have the link for these plans? Thanks

Farmhouse Queen Bed

Made this awesome project from Ana's plans. The best part is it came from old barn wood that has been stored for decades. Had to plane most of it to get it closer to dimensional size to work with the plans. I have had a lot of advice and recommendations from friends and family on how to finish it, but I like it perfectly natural with nothing added. The finished picture appears that it has a finish on it but it was just the difference in lighting.

Built from Plan(s)

Farmhouse Bed - Queen Sized

Estimated Cost

Only paid for screws and sandpaper

Estimated Time Investment

Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)

Finish Used

None

Recommended Skill Level

Intermediate

Coat Rack

We needed a coat rack in the mud room to go along with the X Bench that I built earlier. This was made from a drop of wood left over from the bench. I had the hooks left over from a project I made a couple of years ago. My wife says our mud room is now complete. I used the plans Entryway Bench and Storage Shelf I just didn't use the shelf part

Estimated Cost

$5.00

Estimated Time Investment

An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)

Recommended Skill Level

Starter Project

Comments

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Fri, 06/15/2012 - 00:26

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Planter Box from Pallets

Video of the build is here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Vmjm2BS3xQ

Other projects
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcLIJdluqiyiI7J9qp5VAXrALMOftr0RT

Planters from Pallets

Drawing File -- Plan 1
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B21TbB8gGNQbMEl2WDBpU19semc/edit?usp=s…

Drawing File -- Plan 2
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B21TbB8gGNQbUWUwNV9UNk9tTTQ/edit?usp=s…

Image 1
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B21TbB8gGNQbVzhRRGRDNS1KS1U/edit?usp=s…

Image 2
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B21TbB8gGNQbVGcxenVvRlZ4X0k/edit?usp=s…

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
http://www.instructables.com/id/Planter-Box-from-Pallets/

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Woodworking projects

Estimated Cost

$5 Stain & Nails - free pallet wood

Estimated Time Investment

Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)

Finish Used

Red Oak

Recommended Skill Level

Beginner

Modular Play Kitchen

I made this for my 3 kids for Christmas and I'm so glad I did! They have gotten so much use out of it and love to move it around to set up different "houses" and restuarants. Thanks so much for these plans! I made the pieces a little taller, and use the play stove as the sink base too so that it could double as a dishwasher :)

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In Between Chaos - Modular Play Kitchen

Built from Plan(s)

Simple Play Kitchen Narrow Fridge

Simple Play Kitchen Stove

Estimated Time Investment

Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)

Finish Used

Color Bay by Pantone

Recommended Skill Level

Beginner

Faux Printmaker's Cabinet

This was pretty difficult for a beginner, but only because I had never made something with a frame that had to be squared up. I didn't realize I need a big square and should have checked each join of the 2x2's to the plywood. Ended up that the center supports were not square but this was after I had already made doors and drawers. So I rigged them up with shims to make them fit better. However, I still think it turned out great and one day may take it down and fix it or sell this one and make another. I added tea stained vintage font numbers to the pulls. To me, this really made the piece special. I would suggest a little more instructions for doors and drawers. Ana has a great youtube on drawers I found today. I will definitely use that method next time.

Blog Link

https://www.rachelmhblog.blogspot.com

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Printers Triple Console Cabinet

Estimated Cost

$250

Estimated Time Investment

Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)

Finish Used

One coat of Varathane Special Walnut with one coat of Weathered Oak on top of it; sealed with Polycrylic after stain dried well.

Recommended Skill Level

Intermediate

DIY Octagon Picnic Table

Reader build

Built from Plan(s)

Octagon Picnic Table

Benchwright Console Table

I followed the plans exactly, except I didn't put the trim pieces on the lower shelves sides. I really like the way it turned out, and my wife painted it with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, color "Paris Grey" and then used Annie Sloan finishing wax (both clear and dark wax) to protect the piece and age it. I think it turned out great! Thanks for the plans!

Nothing was to difficult with these plans, at least not if you have a Kreg Jig. I would add that I used pocket screws on the top pieces not only to join them to the breadboard end pieces, but also to each other. That made it really strong!

Built from Plan(s)

Benchwright Console Table

Estimated Time Investment

Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)

Finish Used

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. Yes, its called chalk paint, but not neccessarily chalk BOARD paint. its just a really flat paint that has way more color pigments per oz than most latex interior paints. In other words, less coats, and rich colors. You can paint it on raw wood (no primer needed) and you can paint it over old finished pieces too, and it has great coverage and bonding strength! Also used Annie Sloan clear and dark waxes for the finish. Just apply with a stipple brush and then buff. And don't forget fun drawer pulls to top it off!

Recommended Skill Level

Intermediate

Camp Loft Bed (modified height)

To build this bed I combined the Camp Loft Bed with Stairs (Jr. height) plan with the height measurements of the Loft Bed. My son absolutely loves this bed!

Built from Plan(s)

Camp Loft Bed with Stair, Junior Height

How to Build a Loft Bed

Estimated Cost

$100

Estimated Time Investment

Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)

Recommended Skill Level

Intermediate

Herb & Flower Ladder

Living on a small city plot, this vertical ladder planter was just what I was looking for to grow my herbs and flowers. I am not an experienced builder but the plans were easy to follow. It didn't take me much time at all to complete this project. Now I am looking forward to fresh herbs and flowers all summer.

Built from Plan(s)

Cedar Vertical Tiered Ladder Garden Planter

Recommended Skill Level

Beginner

Comments

hittintheboards

Sat, 01/02/2021 - 10:56

Garden ladder # 2

Sofa table

We converted the sofa table to a storage area with drawers and games area and repurposed the bar stools at the kitchen island

Small Kitchen Storage Pantry

I adjusted your Barndoor l Pantry plans to utilize repurposed lumber from a Murphy bed. The shelves are 22" deep for my microwave, toaster oven, etc. It's so functional and much easier to work in my small kitchen.

Cheryl G

Built from Plan(s)

Barn Door Bookcase

Fantastic Farmhouse Table

Love this stain and how it makes the grain stand out!

Built from Plan(s)

Farmhouse Table - No Pocket Holes Plan

Estimated Cost

$100

Estimated Time Investment

Day Project (6-9 Hours)

Finish Used

Black Walnut

Recommended Skill Level

Intermediate

Housewarming gift, Dining Table

So my son and daughter-in-law have a new home, and lots of empty space. I told them to find a table they liked and I'd try to make it for them. They liked the PB benchwright table (http://www.potterybarn.com/products/benchwright-dining-table/http://www…) with the iron support pieces. I had to get creative for those using electrical conduit and some plumbing pieces that I spray painted black. I finished it exactly like Jen of House of Wood (http://jenwoodhouse.com/blog/2013/06/07/diy-dining-table/) and it turned out beautifully!
It was a fun project and they love it.

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The Widow's Workshop

Built from Plan(s)

Benchright Industrial Farmhouse Table

Estimated Cost

$300 for table and bench

Estimated Time Investment

Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)

Finish Used

Wood conditioner, Minwax special walnut and weathered oak, whitewash (old white paint diluted), satin poly topcoat. The 9 step finish was definitely time consuming, but so worth it!

Recommended Skill Level

Intermediate

iTable with bench seats

Ana, I really loved this design and was pretty easy to build! I like the way the finish turned out by painting it black and just a few coats of poly on top.

The benches are overbuilt with intention of converting 2 benches into 4 chairs in the future. I made them larger so I can simply just cut them in half and add two 4x4s 18 inches higher than the current bench legs at 24" and just deck it as a chair back, seems simple enough. One thing I would change in the design is eliminating the 3 1x12s and 2 of the 1x4s and just going with a solid table top at 33 3/4 x 40 3/4, similar to what I did on the benches.

Let me know what you think and if you have any questions.

Built from Plan(s)

Square Parsons Coffee Table

Estimated Cost

150

Estimated Time Investment

Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)

Finish Used

Flat black paint with satin finish polyurethane

Recommended Skill Level

Beginner

Farmhouse Writing Desk

Brookstone desk with a white oak top and drawer that I built for my 8- yr old son. It is a very fun build.

Jerry from NC

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Brookstone Desk

Modified Farmhouse Bench

This was a very modified version of this plan. I mostly just dismantled two stools and built the top. The top is one solid plank of wood and two layers of 1x2's to create the frame. It goes perfectly with my Farmhouse table. I love the character of the wood top, its so unique. Enjoy!

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Lipstick and Sawdust

Built from Plan(s)

Farmhouse Bench - No Pocket Holes Version

Estimated Cost

$10 trim only. I used mostly scraps and furniture I already had

Estimated Time Investment

Day Project (6-9 Hours)

Finish Used

Minwax Providence and Minwax Ebony mix 3 to 1.

Recommended Skill Level

Beginner

Rectangle Nesting Tables

I needed a small rectangular table to put between the sofa & wall. I also wanted a small table to set elsewhere in the room temporarily. Nesting tables were the answer. I adjusted several measurements to fit the wood I had on hand for the tops. The larger table used 2 1x8's. The smaller table is topped with 3 1x6's. I also used 1by lumber instead of 2by except for the 2x2 legs.