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Modern Outdoor Bench
Great plans! I modified the bench by adding a slanted back (which enabled me to put the slats closer together), extending and curving the front of the arms and extended the seat to the outside of the legs.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
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Compact Park Bench
I am new to this. I used your plan but reduced the lenght by 24 to make a 2 seat Garden Bench. I used softwood and painted with this outdoor paint. Thanks for inspiration and plans. I am located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
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Easy Build Adirondack Chair
DIY Adirondack Chair
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Cedar Outdoor Sofa
Made an outdoor sofa inspired by Ana White's plan. I made a few modifications including using 2x6's, hiding more of the non-pocket hole screws, using HD pocket holes in more areas and building an incline for the backrest. Cushions are Sunbrella from Lowe's.
Estimated Cost
about $550
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
MinWax Spar Urethane. 2 coats with sanding in between coats using 220 grit
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
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Outdoor bar table
Not quite finished but love the table already. Trying to decide how to stain/paint it. The Kreg jig was a must for this project. It was my first of hopefully many! I used cedar for the 4x4s and 2x6 top pieces. The 2x4s are treated lumber (only because there were no more cedar ones....apparently lumber is getting hard to get lately!!!). Anyway....thanks for the great plans and motivation for this project.
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Estimated Cost
Lumber was about $150 bucks (I bought mitre saw and kreg jig, too)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Will probably use semi transparent stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Farmhouse Table with Industrial Hardware
My hubby and I used the tressle table plans to make this awesome table. We changed it up, adding the turnbuckles like a Pottery Barn table that we wanted. I think this turned out way better!
We used yellow pine for the lower portion and poplar for the top.
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Estimated Cost
200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
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Large Old English Style Farmhouse Dining Table
My wife and I were wanting a large outdoor farmhouse table that looked stylish, and like it could have been bought at Pottery Barn or another high-end furniture store. We found this plan that Ana white had made "Small Old English Style Farmhouse Dining Table". We often host groups from our church and will have 15-20 people on our patio or around our pool area, so we needed a bigger table... I just made some modifications to make it longer (7ft) in length to better fit our space and allow for more people to sit.
To make this plan longer, I simply adjusted the cut-list on the long 1x2s, 1x4s, and 1x6; and added a crossbar to prevent the longer tabletop from sagging. I also added the diagonal corner struts to make the table a little sturdier.
Adjusted Shopping List:
4 - 1x2 @ 8ft
5 - 1x4 @ 8 ft
6 - 1x6 @ 8ft
Waterproof 1 1/4" Kreg screws (for outdoor use)
Minwax Weathered Oak
Minwax Vintage Grey
Adjusted Cut-List
• 2 - 1x2 @ 26.5"
• 2 - 1x2 @ 76.5"
• 2 - 1x2 @ ~33.25"
• 2 - 1x4 @ 26.5"
• 2 - 1x4 @ 76.5"
• 4 - 1x4 @ 7.25" w/ 45º miter (diagonal corner supports)
• 1 - 1x4 @ ~28" (Crossbar - I forget the exact measurement)
• 6 - 1x6 @ 82"
For seating we just bought some inexpensive farmhouse weather resistant chairs from Walmart:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Yaheetech-Metal-Dinning-Chairs-Stackable-Cof…
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Estimated Cost
$170
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Early American (base), Minwax Weathered Grey (2nd coat)
(See more on outdoor use of stains: https://ana-white.com/blog/2019/05/outdoor-wood-furniture-finishing-secrets)
(See more on outdoor use of stains: https://ana-white.com/blog/2019/05/outdoor-wood-furniture-finishing-secrets)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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Tue, 03/02/2021 - 08:46
Beautiful!
Love the to see the increased length on this plan. thanks for sharing!
Cedar Raised Garden Beds - 3 Tiers
Steps:
1) Cut the boards to the specs below or adjust to your space
2) Kreg Jig the cut boards along each of the sides (length wise and on the ends) for attaching and making a box.
3) Make 3 separate boxes, don't assemble until you move to location. I used 4x4 cedar posts in the corners of the base box to add stability. I used 2x2 pine in the front corners of boxes 2 and 3 for stability. Install these after the dirt has been added so you can hammer in as a stake, attach with screws on front and sides. I created 2 stakes for boxes 2 and 3 and added to the front to prevent bowing when the dirt is added.
Box Dimensions:
1) (base) 70.5" L x 46 W x 4 cedar boards high
2) 70.5" L x 32 W x 2 cedar boards high
3) 70.5" L x 16 W x 2 cedar boards high
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Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Coffee station
I was inspired by your coffee station plans to build this unit. I added an upper shelf with gas pipping, along with LED lights under the shelf. This station has been very popular in our house.
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Simple 2x4 potting bench modified to include antique window.
I made this for my Mom as a birthday gift. I adjusted the dimensions a bit to accommodate the window, gave it a shabby chic look, and then added some decorative hardware. Very happy with the result!
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Mon, 07/25/2022 - 21:43
Great gift!
The end result is fantastic. I am sure your mother is thrilled! Thanks for sharing:)
Planters!
These planters are exactly what we needed to warm up this blank siding! The smaller planters are made from pine, the larger from cedar.
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Mimi's Faux Mantle with bookshelves
Made from the modified Mimi's Faux Mantle design from another brag post.
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Estimated Cost
$350
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
I used Valspar furniture paint. However, I will never buy it or use it again. It's just over priced paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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Tue, 12/19/2017 - 22:01
Dimensions
Are you able to tell me how wide this is from the end of one bookcase to the other? I'm trying to find out if it will fit in my living room. Thanks!
Modern Chairs, Modern Loveseat, and the 2x4 Outdoor Coffee Table
I took this opportunity while quarantined to make this set. I think it came out really beautifully!
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Finish Used
Shou sugi ban, Simple Finish by Maker Brand, and Total Boat Halcyon Clear.
I used a blow torch to burn each board. Then I used a wire brush to remove soot, and washed with water and allowed to dry completely. I opted for pocket holes for the chairs and love seat. After assembling, I finished with Simple Finish by Maker Brand ($40/qt), and top coated with Total Boat Clear Halcyon ($32)
I used a blow torch to burn each board. Then I used a wire brush to remove soot, and washed with water and allowed to dry completely. I opted for pocket holes for the chairs and love seat. After assembling, I finished with Simple Finish by Maker Brand ($40/qt), and top coated with Total Boat Clear Halcyon ($32)
Kids Tree Fort
Built a fort for the boys with two climbing walls, a spot for their toys, and added some hammock swings
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Estimated Cost
~$600
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
No stain, left natural
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced
Grandy sliding door console
We needed a new TV stand, so me and my boyfriend picked out this plan. We worked on it together. It took us about a week. Barn door hardware is pricey, so we made our own hardware with steel stock and garage door pulleys.
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Estimated Cost
$250-300
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Dark walnut top
"Porpoise" by Sherwin Williams for base
"Porpoise" by Sherwin Williams for base
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
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2x4 modern Adirondack Chair (modified)
I was so excited to find the plans for these awesome chairs, I’ve built 7 this season already—the modification happened as an accident, but I loved the result !
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Estimated Cost
$30
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
MinWax Aged Oak and Black paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
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Thu, 03/04/2021 - 10:59
This is absolutely gorgeous!…
This is absolutely gorgeous! I love the modification!
Trash / Recycling Cabinet
This was a build I was able to check off my Honey-do List. We use it as a Trash / Recycling Cabinet. Basic cabinet build with tray drawers for the trash cans.
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Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
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Playhouse - Drew Gaffke
I combined a couple of playhouse plans for this one. The framing is 2x2 treated pine. The front is real stone. I tried to match our home the best that I could. The floor is made out of composite decking.
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Sun, 12/26/2021 - 17:23
Amazing Playhouse!
WOW, that is so awesome, love the real stone, composite decking and that you matched your house!
Built in bookcase with lights
Built in bookcase with lighting and power outlets in cupboards for audio and DVD equipment to feed to the wall mounted tv (to the left).
The photo with the lights is when it was unfinished and I also decided that I didn't like the inset doors and so made new overlay ones. Now I have four doors I need to use on another project...
Estimated Cost
$1000
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Sherwin Williams Pro Classic Extra White Satin.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
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Mothers Day
I made this tall planter for my Mom for Mothers Day. She loves it!
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Thu, 05/18/2023 - 07:33
Beautiful planter!
I bet she loves it, fantastic job! Thank you for sharing.
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Ana White
Mon, 08/24/2020 - 13:37
WOW!
Absolutely stunning, thank you for sharing!