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Storage Bench and Crates
I modified the bench to make it longer and for four cubbies (for four kids and their shoes) instead of three.
Estimated Cost
$20-$25
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Distressed grey paint, sanded on edges with Jacobean stain used as a glaze. Three coats of poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Our Simple Outdoor Dining Table
My husband followed the plans Ana-White provided to make me this. I love it! We're also going to make the chairs in the future. To check out additional photos of this table and other home projects we've tackled please take a look at my blog, Our Up House Love.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$200.00 for table and benches
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Outdoor Stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Rustic X Coffee Table (Minus the X)
My sister came to me with a picture of a coffee table. She wanted to build it! Together we spent a weekend building the Rustic X Coffee table. She is a little disappointed with how dark the stained turned out, but I actually really like the color! She has found a new hobby in woodworking and I really look forward to building new projects with her. Next up, she wants a new tv stand. :)
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$65
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Wood Finish (Jacobean), Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey (Satin)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Cottage Bunk Bed
I used the surf bed plan and put a plywood face on the front and added the roofline, windows and flower boxes. The steps double as a bookshelf.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$400
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Semi-gloss paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Thu, 06/14/2018 - 11:32
This is adorable! Glad you
This is adorable! Glad you used the surf bus plans - those plans are so easy - smart to just add your own front too it! Very much appreciate you sharing a photo. Great job!
TV Console
Used knotty pine, and finished with Varathane using stain color “Jacobean”. Modified from a bookcase plan.
Built from Plan(s)
Comments
Giveaway @ www.RustiChic.com
I have arranged a giveaway for $50 on my blog at www.RustiChic.com. I have learned so much from Ana and other builders on here, I couldn't NOT let you know!
On a side note....any advice on the button??? I've tried all three links and can't get it on there for whatever reason and NEED to!!!
Also, any web/blog/wordpress designers with advice or services? I am interested!
Best of Luck!
~Anneke
Built from Plan(s)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Thu, 07/07/2011 - 16:49
I made the baby bed in the
I made the baby bed in the picture for my sister who is an amazing photographer...5 day old babies = super cute! :-)
To check out more of her amazing work, go to KaylaJPhoto.com or her Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Kayla-J-Photography/3891579412…
Sat, 07/09/2011 - 18:36
This is Darling!
Such a cute thing for taking baby pictures! Love it! You did a wonderful job. :) J
Rustic X end table
Took a Saturday to make this project. Loved the plans!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
40 dollars
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Sun, 08/11/2013 - 20:50
One day wonders
I'm amazed by 1 day projects and the builders, like you, who pull them off! =D It must have been an incredible feeling to built it and bring it the same day.
DIY Faux Marble Round Table
Hi friends!
Jen Woodhouse here from The House of Wood.
Take a good look at this round marble side table. Would you guess that isn’t real marble? It’s contact paper! Yep. It’s true. We’ve been wanting to put a table here between our sofas for months now, so I’m thrilled to have this project finally crossed off the list. This sleek side table cost about $50 to make!
I built this table in about 3 hours – the super simple yet sleek, modern design is beginner-friendly so if you’re wanting to tackle your first project, this is a great one for you.
Be sure to tag me @jenwoodhouse if you share photos of your build on social media. I'd love to see it!
You can get all the details for this build on my website jenwoodhouse.com.
Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Tue, 10/03/2023 - 14:40
Thank you so much for your…
Thank you so much for your help, I am learning a lot at least. I for one have learned a lot from this.
Greenhouse
Greenhouse is nominal 10X20. Internal square footage 192.6 sq-ft so no permit required (< 200 sq-ft). Modifications planned:
1. No metal on vertical walls since sun light is desired at all levels. Planting will be directly in the ground as well as in cedar boxes an on shelves.
2. Let in (mortised) 1x4 diagonal bracing to provide strength since no metal will be used on the verticals.
3. Two windows in the back wall (truss). Not sure yet where to source these - suggestions please? Might build them from scratch.
4. Dutch door on the front wall so that the top half of the door can be opened in combination with the back windows to allow air flow the length of the greenhouse.
5. Metal flashing on the exterior corners just for a nice finished look.
6. Has a 6 x 6 preassure treated (rated for ground contact) perimeter foundation. All other wood ,except the diagonal bracing is pressure treated rated for above ground. Finding 1 inch pressure treated wood seems impossible.
7. Ridge poles will be 2x6 so that sloping joist hangers can be used to attach the rafter legs to the ridge poles.
8. Will have a middle truss so that two 10 ft ridge poles can be used. I believe finding a nice straight 20' pressure treated 2 x 6 would be difficult or impossible.
Will add more photos as the build progresses.
Comments
Sat, 05/07/2022 - 07:55
This is going to be awesome!
Thank you for sharing, can't wait to see the progress! I am not sure where to source the windows, I would suggest building to suit the sizing and type you desire.
Doll Farmhouse bed
I built this bed for my new doll I got from my mother-in-law. All the girls in her family got one as a child, so she got me one, too. This is such a cute bed! Matches my own Farmhouse bed:)
I'm sure this would have been easier with a nail gun, but it is was pretty simple with the drill too.
LOVE IT!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
>$10.00
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Sanded with 120 grit, then primed and spray pianted purple. I filled the holes prior to painin with a putty.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
My new Table inspired by Big Ur, Farmhouse and iTable plans
We needed a Dining table to fit our growing family and our friends. Combined ideas from the iTable, Farmhouse and Big Ur table plans. Used 8ft boards so with the breadboards it measures roughly 8ft 7in long. Rustoleum Kona stain. Only took the weekend to build. Thanks Ana!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Rustoleum Kona
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Board and Batten Fireplace
Our fireplace wall was quite plain to say the least. We thought about stone, tile but then ended up doing a simple and inexpensive board and batten wall. This is a simple DIY project, we kinda made up the pattern as we went.
More details on my blog - http://www.woodworkingfourdummies.com/blog/board-and-batten-fireplace
Cheers,
Ian
Estimated Cost
$100 - I ran out of white paint, the rest was for mdf boards
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
satin white paint
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
Simple Outdoor Modern Chairs and Ottoman
2 modern outdoor chairs and and a matching ottoman.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr outdoor stain and sealer
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
Potting bench
Thanks to Ana White for the inspiration, plans, and instructions to make our own Potters Bench. We had a little help from grandchildren for the final steps. We used cedar and made it 60” long rather than 48” just for a little more useable space. After purchasing the wood, we got busy and completed the whole project in a Saturday afternoon, with just the finish coat left to apply.
This was a very satisfying project to work on and complete. We will always look at it with pride and be able to say “we built that”!
Pat & Lawrence
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Built from Plan(s)
Comments
Mon, 05/16/2022 - 08:24
Great Potting Bench!
Love the mods, this is beautiful, thank you for sharing!
Our first project, EVER!
I had never built anything before. I also hadn't had a headboard in years, so I figured two birds with one stone. The biggest lesson we learned was how important it is to find the best wood. One of our pieces was not straight and we ended up having to make another trip out to the store. Otherwise, it was a pretty easy build!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Flip Top Desk
Used the plans to make a desk for my girls!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$150
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Media Console
I based this off of the farmhouse media console plans, but made a lot of changes with dimensions, doors, etc. Originally we wanted the doors to slide sideways instead of opening outwards... but we couldn't figure out how to do that and still make it look nice! Very easy to build. I am happy with the end product!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$60
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Provincial stain. Polyurethane coat over the stain.
An off white paint I found in the basement. Polyacrylic over the shelves for protection.
An off white paint I found in the basement. Polyacrylic over the shelves for protection.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Ryhan Console Table
We really wanted a narrow console tabtabltabtable for this space. This was perfect! Modified the original plans to add to the width and height so it is counter height. We added a butcher block top to match our existing kitchen cabinets. I used aluminum decor inserts from Home Depot for the doors. Thank you Ana for your amazing plans!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
General Finishes Flat Finish, Sherwin William's Intellectual gray
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
2x4 Sectional & Handmade cushions - LOVE!
Building this project and sewing the cushions was like a love letter to my family. I made them a year ago while on a high dose of Prednisone for my asthma and chronic pain (so helpful!). I finally felt capable of doing something that would bring our family together outside. A year later it continues to serve us well.
The instructions for the sectional were very well done. Super friendly and made me want to keep going! I used black analin dye to stain the wood. Swoon!
For making the cushions:
- I relied heavily on Sailrite's resourceful web site & tutorials for their thorough and detailed instructions on making cushions, cutting foam and sewing piping.
- Home Depot has the best pricing on foam.
- Used the brand 'Cushion Qwik' Silk Film (Amazon) to wrap the foam so they can withstand PNW rain.
Built from Plan(s)
Comments
Fri, 05/27/2022 - 12:25
"Love letter to my family"
Thank you so much for sharing, that is a great description of building, "a love letter to my family"!
Doll Highchairs
I built 11 doll highchairs for my daughters 5th "Adopt A Baby" birthday party! These chairs were fast and easy to build and I had a BLAST painting them! The girls loved, loved, loved them! A little extreme for a 5 year old birthday party? Maybe. But definitely worth it!
Estimated Cost
Under $10
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Paint, scrapbook paper, modge podge and duct tape!
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Fri, 07/15/2011 - 05:13
Wow! That's a LOT of work!!!
Wow! That's a LOT of work!!! They turned out absolutely adorable, though.
