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Submitted by cnlynch on Thu, 04/02/2015 - 19:32

I needed a small nightstand and was able to build this with wood left over from the Farmhouse table project, it's not perfect but I love it.

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Farm house Queen bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 14:27

I made this a little shorter and less wide to fit between my two windows. Thanks so much for these plans!

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Bed - Queen Sized

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No Train Needed

We needed a table to compliment our Apothecary cabinet we built prior to this project. We needed a big table b/c our furniture is so bulky. We have a 6 month old, and an 8 year old, so toy storage is a must. We built the table in one evening. We swapped the top trim 1x3s w/ 1×2. The bottom shelf only sits 1 inch from the floor, so I can fill it with itso bins for additional baby storage! The top board is not cut in half, rather we drilled 1 inch holes on both ends. You can’t see them in the pics, b/c I hid them, with the cutest thing ever, bear coasters. The coasters are too protect the table b/c we cant use poly here in the winter.
I wanted a David Bromstad cow rug & hubs said no. Bear Skin Rug style coasters for $20 from Urban Outfitters are our compromise. I love this table. It’s super heavy & I hope it lasts forever.

Blog Link
Lady Lumber Love
Estimated Cost
$80
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Miniwax Autumn Harvest from Lowe's
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Rustic X coffee table with industrial trim

Submitted by AndWhatnot on Sun, 04/05/2015 - 18:34

I added metal corners made by bending 1 1/4 x 1/8 inch flat bar and attached with 1/4 x 1 inch lag bolts 

Built from Plan(s)
Rustic X Coffee Table
Estimated Cost
60
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Asiago paint and Kona stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Reclaimed wood look nightstands

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 07/14/2017 - 00:13

Decided to build these as I could find anything tall enough to be bedside tables. Easy to follow plans that came together quickly. 

Built from Plan(s)
Reclaimed Wood Look Bedside Table
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Stained with MinWax Red Mahogany and 2 coats of clear polyurethane on sides and 3 coats on top.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Danielle's Wall Unit Shelves

Submitted by zigmommy on Wed, 03/09/2011 - 14:19

I designed these to specifically work for my homeschool storage needs. My husband built two of them for me and they are exactly what I hoped they would be! They're strong and heavy and sturdy and still manage to be stylish, I'm proud to look at them and have them in my home!!

Blog Link
School/Play Space Makeover - Complete!!
Estimated Cost
About $100 (for one)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr - Antique White High Gloss and Rustoleum latex clear top coat. We bought a paint spray gun and this was the first project we used it on. DEFINITELY saved us a ton of time, this time we sprayed it after it was built, next time the individual pieces will get at least a coat or two before it's built!
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

2 dish pet feeder

Submitted by kwayman on Sun, 05/19/2013 - 09:02

This feeder worked out great for Sammy, who is about 95#. He seems a lot more comfortable now (and has started using his water dish instead of the toilet! ;) I wanted a more rustic look but wanted the easy clean up of tile on top.

Estimated Cost
$15- mostly due to the tile/ grout
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Paint and tile
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Triple Printer Console (Dresser)

Submitted by jbolson21 on Tue, 04/07/2015 - 16:03

My wife and I need a big dresser for the new addition to our home.  So instead of a media console we turned this into a dresser.

Estimated Cost
$350
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Danish Oil
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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handmadewithash

Tue, 04/07/2015 - 20:37

Beautiful job!!! I am currently in the process of building the triple printers console as well. I love you choice of drawer pulls. I may have to reconsider my selection ;)

Bunk beds based on the Simple Bed

Submitted by UCF99ENG on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 13:15

I built the Simple Bed for one of our kids and now we wanted a bunk bed.  I saw many plans for bunk beds based on the Simple Bed plans, but I didn't want the ladder on the side.  I made some changes and designed the bed in 3D using Autodesk Inventor.  It didn't turn out much different than I planned.  It's super heavy, but very stable.  My wife did a great job on the stain.

Built from Plan(s)
Simple Bed (Twin Size)
Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax English Chestnut and Fast-Drying Polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Dina3

Mon, 06/04/2018 - 06:07

The beds look amazing!

Did your wife stain the bed after it was assembled?

If so, how long did it take her to stain it?

Dina3

Mon, 06/04/2018 - 06:08

The beds look amazing!

Did your wife stain the bed after it was assembled?

If so, how long did it take her to stain it?

Easiest Upholstered Bench

This is the first project my husband and I tried from Ana's site. We did add a foam on top and around the edges since we have two little kids running around. I then tufted it and absolutely love the way it turned out.

Built from Plan(s)
DIY Slipcover Bench Plans
Estimated Cost
$40
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Medium / Large dog crate

I took the plans for the large dog crate and adjusted them to fit my needs.

I made the "light entry" sections taller so that the inside would not be so dark, I used plywood with a routed edge for the top and stained it a red mahogany color and used polyurethane to seal it.

Estimated Cost
$70
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Min-wax Red Mahogany
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Step stool

Submitted by nickx1985 on Sat, 04/11/2015 - 11:21

In the middle of my TV stand project my wife INSISTED we needed a stepstool for our 4(almost 5 and not the 11 month old in picture lol) year old. Only took maybe half a day to build and stain. Mainly due to the detailed step by step plans from this site. TY Ana!

Estimated Cost
$15-$20
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax's oil based Early American(I love this stain)
Finished with probably 5-6 coats of linseed oil
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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Harriet Higher Chair

Submitted by tara2 on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 12:20

This is one of two chairs we made for our two kids. They love it!

Built from Plan(s)
Harriet Higher Chair
Estimated Cost
$15
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax walnut stain (2 coats)
Behr Ultra White Hydrangea (2 coats) - the small samples have enough paint to complete project
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

BBQ bench

Submitted by Airbugs on Tue, 04/14/2015 - 13:21

First project I tried from here.  Not too bad.  I have a Cordless miter saw (Ryobi)

Estimated Cost
under 40 bucks
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Airbugs

Thu, 04/16/2015 - 20:55

Thanks, I am going to customize it with whatever my fiance needs i.e. hooks, shelves, lights but the cost surprised me. 36.98 for the just the wood. I'msure when my fiance adds the stuff she wants it'll be more lol

Three Pedestal Table

Submitted by AttyGuitar on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 12:17

Pedestal Table

Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Golden Oak MinWax polyurethane, Satin MinWax 3x clear coat
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Best Workbench I have ever had!!!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 10/05/2021 - 03:45

I have been searching for a way to maintain some neatness in my garage. Search stopped the second I found these plans. I am able to fit everything I need while keeping the garage neat and full of open space! I would most definitely recommend this build for anyone looking to save space, build something that is practical, and is completely customizable. Also, it took a buddy of mine and myself a day of hanging out to get the project done to include breaks for pizza!

Built from Plan(s)
Ultimate Roll Away Workbench with Miter Saw Stand

Sewing Table for Small Spaces

Love the sewing table! It was a surprise Christmas gift from my parents.

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
We used Bombay Mahogany stain.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

"Tidy Up" End Table

Submitted by seeca13 on Mon, 05/27/2013 - 14:45

This is a variation on the tidy up end table. The dimensions for the tidy up end table were too big for my space, so I made it a little smaller and added an extra shelf to store our laptop computers. This makes it easier to charge our laptops and keep them out of the way. It took me a little longer than it should have because I had a 3 year old and a 5 year old "helping" me.

Built from Plan(s)
"Tidy Up" End Table
Estimated Cost
$25
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Golden Oak. Then 3 coats of minwax waterbased semi-gloss finish.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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