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Pocket hole plywood rack

I built this plywood rack for my shop a couple of weeks back. Here is a link to my site with a free set of plans: http://www.lanebroswoodshop.com/2015/02/sheet-goods-rack.html

And my YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJWOj63wqYk

Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Cabin Bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 19:03

My son loves his new cabin bed and now my girls are beggin for theirs. I used nuts and bolts to secure together for easy removal once he grows out of it.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
150
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Behr NYPD Blue and Behr Mars Red
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

DIY Barn Door Pantry

We have been a subscriber of Ann White's YouTube channel for quite some time. With our kitchen remodel we needed an idea for our pantry. All I can say is thank you Ann White!

Built from Plan(s)

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Laundry Basket Dresser

Submitted by lbrennec on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 05:59

Thanks for the plans! With Lowes help this project was easy. Maybe I will paint it some day.

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Knotty Alder Console Table

Built from reclaimed knotty alder

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

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Farmhouse table and benches

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 20:48

This is the table I made from your plans, but I changed up some of the dimensions and such to fit my needs...it turned out amazing and my wife, family and friends love it...I have been asked if I take orders, but my wife says no...I can only make one for her...lol

Estimated Cost
300
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Epoxy
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Outdoor Coffee Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 13:07

Outdoor coffee table with lift top. Modified the top slightly but went by the plans otherwise. Still need to paint/stain. A fun build and super functional!

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Modern Subway Tile Bookcase

Submitted by handymommy on Wed, 03/09/2011 - 05:39

I had to adjust the height and width of this project to fit on my wall in this corner. But I just LOVE how it came out. It's one of my favorite pieces of furniture in my whole house!

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Mix of ebony and walnut stains with poly top coat.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Tall TV Cabinet Built-in and Fireplace Board and Batten

Submitted by anb80 on Tue, 03/31/2015 - 12:00

See the before/after pic for the difference.    My daughter was pulling everything off our open TV stand so it had to go!  I designed this to give us the toy storage we need as well.  The niche was over two feet deep so I wanted something to utilize all the space.  I also wanted the fireplace to stand out so added the board and batten treatment.

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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American Girl Doll Closet

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 07/03/2017 - 09:18

This was fun and easy. I had some of the wood already so I didn't spend that much. My girls painted it to add a personal touch. I would consider adding a magnet to help the doors stay closed a little better. Its been a couple of years and they are still enjoying this. At the time I had no idea how to make a star. Now I know it woudl be easy with a jig saw. 

Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Outdoor Hot Tub Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 13:33

I needed a table along side our hot tub, primarily for drinks or appetizers while using the hot tub. The farmhouse table plan worked out perfectly to its height and how it fit in well with the structure of the hot tub. It also does double duty with my grill directly across from it allowing me some storage shelves or grill items.

Built from Plan(s)

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custom desk

Custom sized desk to fit between a radiator and wall. Combination of cubby desk with added lower shelving and upper hutch with shelf unit.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$200.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Desk top surface: 2 coats Minwax cherry stain plus finishing paste.
All other pieces:
1. one coat Kilz primer
2. two coats Behr off white satin
3. distressed with 220 grit sandpaper
4. Minwax cherry stain
5. one coat Minwax satin poly
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Birthday Doll House for Granddaughter

Submitted by projectman on Sun, 05/12/2013 - 18:45

Thank you for your doll house plans!

This was a gift for my granddaughters 5th birthday. I altered the stair design a bit to provide a little more durability.

The only part I struggled with was the wallpaper.

All-in-all the project was a success and she LOVED it!

Estimated Cost
$200.00
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Spolitte

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 16:02

My husband is currently building this dollhouse for our own granddaughter. We are loving the way you designed your stairs. Can you tell us how you did this? The doll house is beautiful! Thanks.

Spolitte

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 16:07

My husband is currently building this dollhouse for our own granddaughter. We are loving the way you designed your stairs. Can you tell us how you did this? The doll house is beautiful! Thanks.

Orange Side Street Bunk Beds

This is my first large project and I'm very happy with the result.  Since I knew we were using regular (thick) mattresses instead of thin bunk-style mattresses, I built the guard rails taller than in the plans.  The bunk beds are painted Benjamin Moore Citrus Orange http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-ca/paint-color/citrusorange.  The walls are Benjamin Moore Waterfall http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-ca/paint-color/waterfall.

Helpful Hint:  IKEA's LONSET slatted bed base fits perfectly instead of needing to cut your own bed slats.  http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80278715/#/30278732

Built from Plan(s)
Finish Used
Benjamin Moore ADVANCE waterborne interior alkyd paint (http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/for-your-home/paint-products/advance-waterborne-interior-alkyd-paint).
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Custom grandy

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 07/06/2017 - 06:26

Custom 130" grandy With pocket doors. 

Estimated Cost
475
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Farm table for my sister

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 14:09

So my sister moved back to Southern California from New York. She found a great place but needed a table. I made one table and one bench. My sister then found two chairs for the other side. This is the second or third thing I have made/built from Ana’s site. Thank you for making me feel more manly with great instruction. I also built this pre Covid-19 when lumber was not so expensive.

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Adorable Rustic Bench

Submitted by beingbrook on Wed, 03/09/2011 - 12:34

Love the rustic bench! This project took my husband about an hour or two to build and then a little primer and paint and it was ready to use. It was a pretty easy build and we didn’t modify the plans at all. We liked the bench so much that we made another one! My biggest tip is to always read the comments on the plans because people leave great feedback about their experience as well as any tips that they used. It cost us less than $30 to build two benches. Sanded really well and then filled screw holes with wood fill. Primed and painted with Behr’s powdered blush.

 

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Adorable Rustic Bench

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$15-20
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
A coat of primer followed by a coat of Behr's Powdered Blush.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Upholstered Bench w/ Slatted Shelf

Submitted by scokenour on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 21:17

I had a client who requested a bench like the Caden Leather Bench by Pottery Barn, except she wanted it longer. I didn't bevel the legs because I used 2x3's instead of 2x2's and wanted to make it as sturdy as possible to accommodate the additional length. Needless to say, she was VERY happy with the bench and I am getting ready to work on one for our home now!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Client provided the fabric and most wood was re-purposed, so biggest expense was foam and batting.
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
special walnut stain, then finished with a clear paste wax
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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scokenour

Thu, 02/06/2014 - 17:35

Sorry - didn't have plans for this one and I really stink at using the software Ana uses to make plans. I did loosely follow the Cayden Nailhead Stool plans, but, of course, modified in my attempt to duplicate the Pottery Barn bench the client wanted to match. I would be happy to help in any way I can, but you definitely need to be comfortable to work without plans. I used my Kreg jig quite a bit for this project and the little piece of wood that protrudes from the legs is faux - just cut a 1/2" piece and glued and nailed with my brad nailer.

Train and Activity table

Submitted by mamrotu73 on Sun, 04/05/2015 - 11:06

With a few modifications, I made this table into an actovity table for my son. 

I made the lid out of 1/4" plywood so it would be lighter, painted one side in chalkboard paint and glued down lego base plates to the other.

Instead of a shelf underneath, I added sliders to hold storage bins.

I also mounted a curtain rod on one end to hold a roll of art paper and cut slots in the end trim pieces to feed it through.

 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Chalk paint with furniture wax for the main body. Chalkboard paint on the lid. Felt lining the inner train area.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Fancy X table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 07/14/2017 - 00:16

Great table and easy to follow plans/ directions! First time trying something like this and couldn't be happier. Kept debating if I should by the Kreg pocket hole jig, couldn't have done this project without it. What a difference it make! Can't wait to start the next build. 

Estimated Cost
Under $200 to build both the table and 6 chairs. Including all lumber, screws, paint/ stains ect.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Pro Series multi-surface wiping stain and Minwax Spar urethane. Paint is HGTV by Sherwin-Williams weathershield
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner