Upholstered Farmhouse Bench
I added a cushion to the bench top and absolutely love how it turned out! Thank you for making your plans available and so easy to follow!
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Bunk Beds with Trundle Bed for American Girl
Followed Ana White's Doll Bunk Beds for American Girl and added a Trundle Bed using a few small modifications. Ana's plans were easy to follow and I was able to complete this in an afternoon.
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Estimated Cost
Free - used scrap materials
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Rustoleum Aged Gray Chalk Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Outdoor Sectional
We have been looking for a deal on an outdoor sectional for a whole year. Nothing. The cheapest we could find was $899 for one that was much smaller than this one and with thinner cushions. So we upped and drove to the lumber yard and purchased the lumber on the list and got to building. The total cost of lumber was $200, the Spax screws we already had on hand. We used pocket holes for the joints. The wife made the cushions herself. She had most of the fabric on hand, we just had to buy 3 yards for the back cushions, which are made of standard size pillows. They have been sprayed with fabric protectant for outdoor use (I think she used the Scotch brand). The seat cushions are 5 inches thick (they are wrapped in silk film to protect them from getting soaked when it rains or when someone who just got out of the pool sits on them), around $100 for both. It took her a couple of days to sew the box cushion covers.
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Estimated Cost
$400
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Corner computer cabinet
Flip down tray added for computer keyboard.
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Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Wed, 12/27/2017 - 20:15
Support for flip down tray for keyboard ?
I love this, it is exactly what I am looking for! Is some type of extra support needed for the flip down tray for the keyboard ? If so, what would it be, or is there a special hinge I should look for?
Kitchen Island with pallet wood
After following Ana Whit and other bloggers for a long time i figured my skills were at a level to try an advanced build like the Kitchen Island.. But i also wanted to challenge myself even more and was determined to make it from as much reclaimed wood as i could, mainly pallet wood.
With a lot of modifications to make it work i think I got a good result from these plans.
While i used as much reclaimed wood as i could, i still needed some clean 2x4's , 2x2's
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Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
I burned the top and used a cup wire brush on an angle grinder to get the effect of barn wood. then a couple coats of lacquer on the top. And a spray finish of polyacrylic for everything else.
chalk pain ( linin) to do the White wash
chalk pain ( linin) to do the White wash
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced
Arched Bridge
Used some basic tips found online to draw out the cut lines. The runners are 2x12x12. Regular ole decking for the platform and 4x4 for the posts. Anchored in concrete. Lag bolts and hex bolts to secure to the posts.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
After letting the treated lumber dry for a month or so in the summer heat I used an exterior latex for the white and Minwax Red Mohogany on the decking.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Do not test the seating until all table is comlete (humor at my expense)
Fun build. Thanks Ana. I made the mistake of installing one set of seat boards and testing the strength. I weigh over 300lbs. No harm no foul but you can probably figure out the rest. On my backside soon after.
Looking forward to building my next 2 without this mishap.
Jim
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Estimated Cost
200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
behr stain mentioned in plans and spar urethane poly exterior by minwax
Comments
Crooked dog house
Thanks for the plan!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Square Picnic Table Project
This was a great summer project. The table looks great and it was any easy build. Doesn’t get any better than this. I added a hole in the center of the table for my umbrella and used the longer screws for more frame stability.
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Estimated Cost
$200.00
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Used semi transparent cedar tone stain. Lightly sanded edges and surfaces. Applied stain with a brush before assembly.
Comments
3 sided square picnic table
We built 2 of these tables for the McDonald’s in our area for the front of their building. With a few modifications to fit the space. We made the top of the table a foot smaller so it’s 3 x 4 feet. We also put extra bracing on the legs so the table would not tip over if one person was to sit on it. I love this table and will be making one for myself
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Comments
Laundry Basket Rack
This was a great last minute Christmas gift. Took me a little over two hours. Made completely out if pallet wood.
Comments
Sun, 12/26/2021 - 13:19
Great pallet project!
It looks great, I'm sure the recipient loved it! Thanks for sharing:)
Clubhouse based on Ana's Plan
I used Ana's plan as a base.
I changed it from 8x8 to 8x12, made the 4x4x8's to 4x4x10' for a higher main platform and swing platform, and added a 12' long monkey bar set to the other side. Also, an 8' climbing wall and a plank walkway to accompany the two slides.
For the clubhouse, I used Hardiplank 4x8 sheets for the siding and an EZ-Framer kit for the structure itself.
The slides I purchased from Lowes, monkey bars from Amazon, and the swing frame braces from Amazon as well. The swing kits I got from ebay.
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Estimated Cost
1500
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Ana White Greenhouse
We built the first one about 8 years ago, and then the wind flipped it over and scattered it all over the back part of the property. I then dug footings and anchored the second one down; I was able to save the Dutch Door I made for the first one. Thanks for the plans!!!
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Comments
Fri, 04/08/2022 - 10:35
Beautiful Greenhouse!
That's not going anywhere! Thanks for sharing, it looks amazing!
Seasonal And Holiday
Simple Planked Wood Farmhouse Bed
So proud of hubby for making these amazing beds for the boys!
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Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Outdoor Umbrella Picnic Table
Picnic table with slight modifications. Assembled with the help of our five grandsons. A day to remember.
Kerry Still
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Barn Door Console with Shelf and Drawers
Built by Christ Rutledge
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Farmhouse Stair Railing
We built our house 5 years ago and I’ve disliked our stairs since then. They were never finished and were big and bulky compared to the rest of the house. These plans were the perfect fit. We switched the top 2x4 for an actual handrail, purchased from a big box store. We used pocket holes to install it and I couldn’t be happier. It’s now my favorite thing in the house. We plan on adding a loft and will use these plans for the railing.
@livingsmallerintheholler
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Farmhouse Inspired Sofa Table
This was a very fun project for me! I love turning unwanted-old things into something beautiful and usuable! I built thit table using a reclaimed door and old railing spindles but you could easily improvise by using dimensional lumber for the top and buying new spindles or using 2x2's if necessary! This took me a few days because I built as I went and made sure it was just right.
Guess what? I built it for $37!! The door and spindles were a great find at my local Habitat for Humanity store - check yours out!
I have a building tutorial on my blog so you can make one too!
Estimated Cost
$37 - plan for around $50 if reclaimed materials aren't being used
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
White Washed Latex Paint and Polycrylic Protective Finish
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Simple Outhouse
I had my nephew build this outhouse for our new 70 acre lot - no neighbours in sight so I had him put in an acrylic window (with a view). I left off the deck and had him put the boards tight together so 'critters' didn't get in as easily. I made a sign for above the door - 'Waste Management' for a touch of humour. The plans were easy to follow and I love it. Thanks, Ana.
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Estimated Cost
Approx. $300 for material and $250 for my nephew's labour.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
sealer
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Thu, 04/20/2017 - 16:45
So excited to see this one
So excited to see this one built! Your nephew did a great job, love the window in the back!
2x4 full outdoor patio set
Used the plans for the 2x4 outdoor sofa. Modified the dimensions to better fit my personal needs. Made the coffee table a square instead of the rectangle plans posted here
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Estimated Cost
$1200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Wed, 07/07/2021 - 10:16
Fantastic!
That is amazing, love the square table for the space! Thank you for sharing:)