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Free Standing Closet

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 03/28/2021 - 09:13

thank you so much for these plans! We cut the original design in half, so it would fit the space- we used pine so the boards were a little warped but eventually everything screwed down into place and now it really does free stand and its all level! We may add a crossbeam at the back for extra stability. Stained with Ipswitch Pine by Verathane , 2 layers with sanding between, basic piping from the hardware store. Well under $200 total!

5.5 feet tall, 6 feet wide, 2 feet deep

Thanks again, your plans were thorough and easy to follow.

Built from Plan(s)
Wood Closet Shelving
Estimated Cost
200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Laquer - semi gloss
2 coats, sand in between
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Cedar Tiered Flower Planter

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 05/04/2021 - 14:30

We made this tiered planter for a Mother's Day gift for my wife. It was a simple build and the plans are very easy to follow. I couldn't get any cedar fence pickets so I used standard 1x6x8 cedar boards that were available at the local big box store; that's why the cost is a little high. The planters were made 24" wide for more room instead of 16'" wide as per the plans. We personalized it by adding the quotes to the boards and burning them into the wood with a pyrography pen.

Built from Plan(s)
$10 Cedar Tiered Flower Planter or Herb Garden
Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Varathane Classic Penetrating Wood Stain - Natural
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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3 Tier Planter

Submitted by ranlim on Thu, 05/18/2017 - 21:24

Love this planter. Used quality pine. Perfect size for the balcony! I use it for fresh herbs... i have have other people wanting one too!

Built from Plan(s)
$10 Cedar Tiered Flower Planter or Herb Garden
Estimated Cost
17
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Special walnut
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Rory's House

In need of a replacement for my hideous (but large!) wire kennel, I was ecstatic when Ana posted plans for an end table kennel, just like the fancy ones in Sky Mall magazines! Once I got out of my first trimester of pregnancy, I enlisted a friend to help me out with the build. I spent a little too much on lumber (I accidentally purchased the good whitewood, as opposed to furring strips) but I'm chalking that up to pregnancy brain. After a million Kreg Jig holes, the assembly was maybe an hour or less to put all four sides together. We decided to paint the interior prior to assembly, and that was a good choice! I put the sides together with L-brackets, and honestly did a pretty poor job of it. But the main reason was to easily disassemble it should it need to be moved at some point. I splurged on the hinges and gate closure, and love love LOVE the finished product! These were great, well-laid out plans!

Blog Link
Knocked Off: Kennel End Table
Built from Plan(s)
Large Wood Pet Kennel End Table
Estimated Cost
70
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
I sanded it with 100, then 150. I gave the MDF edges a quick coat of DAP to smooth things out, then sanded with 220. It's painted with 4 coats of semigloss white.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Shoe Dresser

I used a 4'x8' sheet of oak plywood. The only thing that I had to cut back on was the center shelf. I made it a 1x6 so that I would have enough wood. I used veneer for the front pieces and amber stain with polycrylic.

Estimated Cost
$75.00
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Amber Stain with polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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FlygirlTRE

Sat, 06/08/2013 - 17:23

This is really cool! How many pairs of shoes can you fit in there and what types?

Not quite the same

Submitted by cyfry77 on Sun, 04/10/2011 - 14:45

This was something I build a couple years ago, it's not the same as this plan, but very similar. When we moved in to the house, the slab was already poured, with 4x4s already in place, I just used what was there and my imagination for the rest.

Built from Plan(s)
Weatherly Pergola
Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Purple outdoor deck stain. (Behr?)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Laundry Basket Organizer

Submitted by Lovelace on Mon, 04/25/2011 - 07:48

I use this dresser in my walk-in closet to separate dirty laundry...each basket holds either "whites", "lights" or "darks". The size of each basket is perfect for one wash load. I just love how much more room I have in my closet because of it!

Blog Link
Lovelace Files
Built from Plan(s)
Laundry Basket Dresser
Estimated Cost
$35
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
I lighting sanded all sides and edges then put done two coats of Sherwin-Williams ProClassic acrylic latex paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Wife's Kindergarten Classroom

Been a while since I had time to actually build anything worth posting about! My wife wanted some items for her Kindergarten classroom this year, so built several items, most inspired by the Farmhouse family.

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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sido17

Thu, 07/18/2019 - 15:27

I would love the dimensions or plans for this. Would love to make it for my classroom.

dlee69

Tue, 07/30/2019 - 12:07

Hello

Can I please get the plans to the u shape table?

Thanks

Linguine

Mon, 08/19/2019 - 12:09

I am guessing the corner posts are 2 x 4s, the top is 2 x 10s.  It looks like the width is 6’ (looking at the floor carpet tiles being 24” square). So 2 - 2 x 10s side by side for the main part of the desk top and 2 - 2 x10s perpendicular on each side of the chair.  I guess the height is subject to choice and the length of each side would also be subject to choice or to the length of the 2 x 10s to be economical.

 

an educated guess would be 4 - 8’  2x10s for the top and 6 - 6’ 2 x 4s for the legs?  

 

Anyone else have any input here?  Open to suggestions.....

Modern Angle Chair

This was a fairly easy project that I believe had great results. The finish time includes a few nights of polyurethane and sanding to finish.

The fairly costly price is from wanting to make this chair like a real finished project. The bulk of the chair is made from poplar and the seat is made from a pine project board.

Blog Link
Modern Angle Chair
Built from Plan(s)
Modern Angle Chair
Estimated Cost
$75
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Rust Oleum Kona stain and satin polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Redwood Shower Bench

Submitted by lwarteman on Sun, 10/20/2013 - 08:33

I wanted to build a small shower bench. I used the Providence Bench Plans and just made it a bit smaller with a few adjustments. This bench is 35" long and 18" tall. I did not use the cross supports on the bottom because it was so short. Also, you will see that I turned the bottom stretcher and side supports flat/horizontal. I put the screws for the seat boards through the top down just because this was the easiest way for me to do it. The plans did not show in detail how to attach the seat boards from the underside. It just said "finally, the seat boards." I guess they probably used a pocket jig. I bought a pocket jig and used it in the couple of places, but this was my first time using it. I used brown, coated decking screws in the places I did not use the pocket screws. This was my first attempt at building anything and my first time to use a pocket jig. I used a natural wood stain and Behr Weather-Proofing since it will be in a wet area.

Built from Plan(s)
2x4 Truss Style Farm Bench
Estimated Cost
$20
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr All-in-One Stain and Weatherproofing in Cedar Naturaltone (No. 5533). Because this is going to be in a wet area, I put 2 coats on and let each one dry 12-24 hours in between and before getting wet.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Pergola (Modified Weatherly)

This Pergola cost around 200 to build for lumber, concrete (poured around posts) and an additional 50-60 for fabric used to create shade.

It went up in about 8 hours from start to finish with the help of a novice friend.

I omitted some of the column details to save time and money.

Built from Plan(s)
Weatherly Pergola
Estimated Cost
250
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
None. I later spoke to a painter who suggested that if I were to paint or finish this project that we give it a month or so in the sun to properly dry first. Just an FYI for anyone contemplating something similar but with a finish.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Simple, cheap, and easy console table.

Fun Build and got me interested in learning more.

Built from Plan(s)
Simple, Cheap and Easy Console Table
Estimated Cost
65
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Ebony
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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twalker

Tue, 03/10/2015 - 13:00

I really like this plan and put it together in about an hour yesterday. Only one problem...the measurements consider the width of the 1x12 as being 3/4 by 11 1/2. The 1 x 12 I purchased in Home Depot are 11 1/4 inches wide. I'll have to Kreg jig some 1x4's together to make the top, but it should work out fine. I am a beginner at wood working, so I've learned to pay more close attention to the actual width's of boards.

Plant Ladder Shelf

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 07/05/2023 - 09:13

I made this a planter as a gift to the superintendent in the building were I live. It was absolutely free for this dedicated man who keep the building clean and help all the residents by repairing their units. It was a way to say thank you and it always feels good when I or you do something positive.

John

Rustic half X Hall Tree

Submitted by danj4fsu on Wed, 01/15/2020 - 18:59

Just finished this tonight. Decided to make it a little wider than the plans. Added bead board on the back. I also made the top shelf a little larger so I can come back later and add some LED lights on it. Because I made the top shelf bigger I wanted to add the angled supports. That’s why I didn’t do an “x” on the bottom so the shelf support would mimick the slanted piece in the bottom.  

Built from Plan(s)
Rustic X Hall Tree
Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr Marquee semi-gloss white
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

My first Ana White project!

Submitted by taylorjt22 on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 12:14

This project only cost me about $5 which is unbelievable. I had a small wall that was useless in the playroom so Ana gave me the perfect idea with her 10 dollar ledges. I love them! I am new at the Kreg jig and I didn't know what screws to use or how deep to make the holes at first so i'm learning! My husband even liked them so much he wants me to make some for his garage(man-cave) which is a huge complement...

Built from Plan(s)
Gallery Ledge Shelves
Estimated Cost
5.00
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
valspar white semi-gloss
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

DIY Nursery Closet

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/02/2023 - 10:46

This project is based on the floating closet tower build. This is the first time I’ve attempted a renovation project of this size, and I feel satisfied with the results. I did not purchase my boards from shelf help, I cut mine from a sheet and a half of plywood. Thank you for providing your plans for free. They are very helpful for beginners like me!!

Charity P

Built from Plan(s)
Wall Mount Closet Tower - Customizeable Size
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