Community Brag Posts

Laundry closet makeover

Laundry closet makeover. I was tired of having only the one wire shelf to store laundry supplies. So I added a cabinet, hanging rod, and counter-top over the washer/dryer for folding clothes. Also, behind the curtain on the left is a built-in garbage can for lit. Recovered small ironing board in same fabric as curtain and hung it up so save space.

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

Traditionally rustic reclaimed barn wood headboard

Submitted by suzhansen on Sat, 05/24/2014 - 21:17

I have to admit...I'm an Ana White and Pintrest addict. I was visiting my cousins farm and saw a pile of beautiful old & weathered barn wood. She let me take a big pile home. I washed and scrubbed the wood with a soft brush to get the years of dirt off. After dried, I layed down all the wood and picked out all the neat character pieces. I freehanded a template of the headboard on butcher paper and traced it on the boards. I cut the boards and lightly sanded the edges. I brushed on two coats of clear coat. When dried my hunky hubby helped me put it all together with 1x2"s and screws. We attached it to the bed frame and there ya have it! A gorgeous traditional-rustic headboard!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$10
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Deft satin clear polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Much needed for our bathroom!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 08/25/2016 - 09:43

I am a really beginning builder (read: this is about my fifth project ever), but it works perfectly for our really tiny, narrow bathroom. I finished it with some stain we already had on hand. Thank you so much for the building plans!

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

Doll bunk beds

Submitted by anm8ed on Sat, 06/06/2020 - 19:12

I altered it a little bit since I could not find a 1x1 anywhere near me. I used a square dowel and I placed the ladder steps on the outside. The square dowel was a little big so i notched the right side. I also cut the left side of the ladder to not block the bottom. I may try a trundle later on. It’s not painted yet but she wants it a light pink. Maybe tomorrow we will do that.

Estimated Cost
$25
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Laundry Cabinet for Washer and Dryer

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 03/04/2024 - 11:57

My daughter wanted a way to hold her machines higher, so as to not have to bend over, and a place to store laundry aids. We added pull out shelves to hold the basket while loading, and her empty baskets fit in the botton openings.

Rob Gassel

Storage Step Stool - First Build!

Submitted by red98dawg on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 11:50

We moved my 3 year old son into his big boy room with a queen bed; it was a little tall for him so it was difficult for him to get in the bed so I set out to find a step stool. They were between $60-$80 and there was no way I was going to spend that kind of cash…..so that is how I found Ana’s site!
I built this with no problem and even got to know my jig saw a bit better.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$30
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax - Jacobean, 2 coats
Minwax - Fast-Drying Polyurethane, 2 coats
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Narrow Farmhouse table

Submitted by ajreilly on Tue, 05/27/2014 - 15:52

This is my third project - built the Full Farmhouse bed and Haley platform bed. Son wanted a 6 ft table to accommodate all of his computer/gaming devices.

Came together quickly - sanding/stain/finish took majority of time. Stained base with Minwax ebony (2 coats), used Minwax weathered Oak on table top (1 coat) and 3 coats of Satin Polycrylic.

I now have a long list of projects....

Estimated Cost
$60
Finish Used
Weathered oak stain
Satin Polycrylic
Ebony stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

West Elm Knockoff Chevron Bed

Submitted by ctay on Sun, 08/28/2016 - 16:05

Built 2 twin beds for my granddaughters.  They turned out great and they love them!  

Estimated Cost
400.00 for 2 twin beds.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
I used several stains Early American, Provincial, Ebony, and 2 different greys.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Farmhouse end table

Submitted by ladybug'13 on Tue, 06/09/2020 - 16:54

I made this based on a plan here and modified it to my preferences and needs. It was my first time working with drawer slides and it wasn't as bad as I was afraid of. Pleased with the results.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
50
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
White paint and dark walnut stain and poly
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Built 8-29-16 in a couple of hours. Thanks Ana!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 08/30/2016 - 15:47

Easy plans to follow and my wife loves the results! Will be used as a book shelf for home schooling our 3 kids. 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$55
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Black base followed by a layer of mossy green then sanded so some of the black came through.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Cluckingham Cottage

Cluckingham Cottage wasn’t built in a day, but it WAS built by a DAME!
A-frame instructions were pretty helpful considering the builder knows nothing about construction. I made a few modifications to accommodate my 5 chooks + 2 bantams . Sturdy and tight structure.

Estimated Cost
Under $400
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)

Loft Bed

Seen the plan on another site....cannot for the life of me remember which one.....but I made my own out of the one I seen online. Sorry pictures are not that great!!! But my daughter loves it!!!!

Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Sanded well filling in large holes with wood filler....covered bolt holes with the sticky mirrors that my daughter picked out......Paint is White semi gloss...3 coats!
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Shelf for Organizing Supplies

We were throwing all of our woodworking supplies into this closet off my patio, and it was really hard to find what we needed when we needed it.
So we made this shelf using two 2x4x10s cut to an inch less than 5ft each for the legs, and 4 1x3x8s cut to half inch less than 2ft each cut. (one board per shelf). (Measurements are for minimum waste)
Kreg jigged the 1x3s together 4 deep for each shelf. Used 1 1/4" Kreg screws.

We might go back and add a shelf or two to fix the odd spacing at the top and give us more shelves for the little things.

Estimated Cost
$12.50
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Didn't finish as it's just going on a closet on the balcony and we needed it quick and finishing is the most time consuming.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Dollhouse bookcase

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 09/03/2016 - 23:21

We did make some revisions to the plans, including making it shorter and not as wide. 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Hi gloss Behr Marquee paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Workbench with Drawers and Carts on Casters

Submitted by vendo on Tue, 03/19/2024 - 07:38

Using Ana's Ultimate Workbench Plan and her easy drawer method I built this. I decided to do storage carts that roll in and out for small scrap lumber storage. The Kreg Foreman got it's own cart, I made it so the deck of the machine was at the same height as the work surface. I added a drawer so all of my kreg bits and screws can be in one place. I had batteries and chargers laying all over my small shop, so I incorporated a battery charging drawer. I'm excited for the projects to come using my new set up!

Simple Twin Bed

Submitted by LacyLou on Sun, 08/12/2012 - 12:19

This was my first Ana White project! There was a learning curve so it took longer than it probably should have but over all the build went pretty fast. The finishing was the part that seemed to drag forever! I used a tea followed by vinegar/steal wool treatment to make it look rustic. Finished with a wipe on poly that looks great but smelled atrocious for weeks! Looks great and smells fine now. The bed is super heavy and sturdy, which shocked everyone. Not only did I build something, I built something really well and its all thanks to these awesome plans that made it too easy!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
60.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Antique treatment of tea bath followed by vinegar/ steal wool bath. Finished with wipe on poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Back