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floating shelves

These shelves were easy and easy to customize the size according to your needs.  They are fun to decorate and add a rustic flair to my living room.  

Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
I distressed the wood then used grey chalk paint and dark wax
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

2x4 Outdoor Couches!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 18:19

2x4 Outdoor Couches - stained and sealed 

Estimated Cost
110 for wood
350 for cushions
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Natural Cedar stain and sealer
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Millicent's castle!

Submitted by mindy_mae on Wed, 03/27/2013 - 14:53

I found the plans for this bed on this site and was sooooo happy. i was looking for a unique bed for my daughter. I had searched beds for girls and cam across castle beds. I found some pretty extravagant beds costing $20,000 by personal designers and then I found beds from $1,000 to $5,000 buy it and put it together and THEN I found this plan. People asked me if I had experience in building anything. The answer was no BUT I CAN do it!. Plus the plans were very easy to read and understand! My daughter is beyond excited! She can hardly contain herself! THANK YOU!

Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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JoanneS

Wed, 03/27/2013 - 16:48

You did an amazing job on the castle! Truly outstanding. Absolutely love the painted details on the castle. And the mural! Wow! Its so great your daughter got to participate too. She'll remember this when she's all grown up. Congrats on a fabulous project! :)

dananryan

Wed, 03/27/2013 - 18:46

What a great bed. And what a great memory you can cherish with your daughter. It is absolutely stunning! Great job.

spiceylg

Thu, 03/28/2013 - 06:03

This came out fantastic. All of the beautiful painting makes, it, too. What precious photos of your daughter helping out. So cute!

fsmumford

Sat, 03/30/2013 - 15:36

You did a fantastic job! I love the detail you added! I'm so glad the plans were easy to understand :)

4x4 Truss Beam Table and bench

Love this plan and the table and bench turned out exactly as I hoped.  I did it by myself except for a little heavy lifting from my sweetheart. I researched the finish online and I am so happy with the results.

Estimated Cost
With finishing products and screws this was approximately $200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax Pre stain conditioner, Minwax English Chestnut *( 2 coats), Varethane Poly *( 3 coats) then #0000 steel wool to smooth the bumps then Minwax Paste wax hand rubbed until the finish was perfect.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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wjc129

Tue, 02/10/2015 - 08:19

We have been shopping for tables and cannot find anything we like for a good price. I keep going back to building one myself. Your table top looks great .. nice and flat. Did you follow the plans to a T, did you use a kreg jig?

roadtripmom

Tue, 02/10/2015 - 22:13

I did change the dimensions of the top a little. I wanted a wider surface. I did use a kreg jig, it made it a breeze to build. I spent a lot of time on the finish, sanding, using steel wool, and several coats of polyurethane. Thank you for the compliment !

First One!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 05/08/2017 - 05:29

Very easy, completed with just a work bench, circular saw, clamp and screws - I painted mine after assembly, used small brush to get in between, then a roller to finish. Next one will be MUCH easier! I also sanded all the edges of wood, to give it a "worn" look. Three more to come, enjoy the process.....

Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr Wood Stain Waterproof, Slate. Cleans up with soap/water.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comfy sofas

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 05/03/2021 - 16:59

These were a blast to make. Cant wait till my next project.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Recycling Center

Well...this was pretty much all done by me.

I am really not liking how many bad boards there are at the store. It takes forever to find a decent board. I had some of my x12s measuring closer to 11 (yes I know they aren't 12 inches).

The door is a little wonky but if it bothers me too much I will just replace it with a curtain on a tension rod.

I love the yellow and I am very proud of myself :)

I didn't have a Kreg jig (too expensive for us right now) but it would definitely have been helpful...

Estimated Cost
100
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
I can't remember the exact color...yellow in Valspar satin.

Handpainted with brush
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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tommirhea

Sun, 03/31/2013 - 07:44

I run into that problem as well!!! And with two kiddos at my hip it gets more annoying to sift thru 5 boards before a good one comes up. But it's all worth it. I made this as well and and the magnetic closure made all the difference. This is really nice by the way. The color is fab!

Husbands birthday gift

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 05/10/2017 - 23:18

My husband loves to set outside and look out over our 10 acres with his coffee in the mornings. I thought this chair would be a great birthday gift to use for that purpose! It was fairly easy to put together.  I just have to purchase some cushions and it'll be ready to give to him.  I did modify a few things...used some 2x4s, changed up the back boards a bit and put some angle cuts on the arms. I'm very pleased with it! This is the third or fourth project we've made from Ana's plans. We just love them!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$60
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Love Seat Adirondack Style

Thanks to Ana White for the free plans
I had the challenge to do a love seat Adirondack style
I did and it turned out beautiful and I’m very happy

I spent les than $100 (canadian)

Thanks Ana 🙏🏼

Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr waterproof wood finish Cordovan brown (T-104)
Base 500N
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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