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The New Dollhouse
I made this dollhouse a couple months ago from scrap wood I had in my garage. It was my third build! I used felt for carpet on the bottom level and I used a laminate scrap that was laying in our garage for the upper level to look like a hard wood floor. I used leftover paint that we had from other projects, and I didn't spend a penny on this project other than screws and glue, etc. I didn't think it would come out as nice as it did, and it provides hours of entertainment for my daughters! I'm going to be making another one of these as a Christmas gift this year! What I liked best about this project was the endless amount of creativity that could be used. I'm going to try to make handmade furniture for the next one I build!
Playhouse
After looking at how much a play set was for my kiddos, I decided I wanted to play with some tools and build it myself. With a family of four and busy schedules, this took a little longer than I expected, but I did finish it and I'm happy with the results.
Total cost was around $650.
Puzzle bookcase
Made over two weekends - used pocket holes - stain is charcoal grey and the paint is rainwater by Behr - had some issues with warped wood but it still turned out great - I did not secure the cubbies to the bookcases; my hubby likes the idea of being able to change the size - overall very happy! Plans are so easy to follow
DIY Storage Bench
This bench turned out fantastic. This was our first try with Ana’s plans, but the video reassured us that we could do it. So happy with the results.
PERFECT END TABLE
I saw the post and loved the table. I changed the dimensions to fit our couch and living room. The wood for the shelves was reclaimed from two old house that were eventually torn down. The houses were 90+ years old. Great old oak wood!
Spice Drawer Inserts; quick, free, and awesome!
This project took 45 minutes, from measuring to filling up the drawer :)
I ripped some existing 1/4" plywood scrap down to 5" (that's how deep each divider is)
My bases are quite small: they were made from a 3/4" tall by 5/8" deep scrap piece. This made each shelf fairly shallow, but the incline is plenty so that the spices don't slide up and down.
Patio Table with Built-in cooler/umbrella holder
This was a birthday present for my husband. I made a few adjustments because we didn't want that big of a table. To make it decorative, I added 45-degree angles for the outside edge and then added the planks on the inside. I found the planter size that I wanted and then I built it to fit around the planter that I used for the ice cooler. I liked the hole in the middle for the lid so if I wanted to I could take out the planter/cooler and put a table umbrella in its place for shade if we wanted. We have a family of four so I wanted to make a bench for each person and enough room for more if desired. I mostly used the same plans for the table I just shrunk the size and made sure that they would push in under the table. My husband loved it.
Outdoor Sofa Sectional
Thanks for the inspired design! Went together simple and quick. Your site rocks.
Garycates
Rectangles Daybed
For my first woodworking project ever, I decided to make the Rectangles Daybed. I have not handled a power tool before, except the drill. So, over all, I'm quite happy with the result.
I got odd lot fir, which was more expensive, but prettier and easier to work with. I would probably not do that if I had known I was painting it. I also decided to put in IKEA slats instead of making my own.
I put more details in my blog posts.
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Sun, 09/16/2012 - 17:12
Is there any chance you are
Is there any chance you are making this to sell? if so, how much? Email me at [email protected]
Providence Table
We shortened the original table plans by 2 feet to fit it inside our breakfast nook and it turned out perfectly!
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Wed, 06/11/2014 - 08:41
So Cheery!
Love the bright beautiful space! Great build and mod, thanks for sharing!
Faux Fireplace With Electric Insert
This was a fantastic project and I love the way it turned out. You can check out my blog post for more details how it all came together.
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Farmhouse Table
We decided to build the Farmhouse Table after our 30 year old dining table began to crack and just wasn't working so well for our family of 5. This was our first project, so we made a lot of mistakes but also learned a lot. One of the hardest things was finding decent lumber that wasn't warped or split. We also made two Farmhouse Benches but they aren't included in this photo.
Wood Working Apron
Thank you soo much for the apron plans. I've used a sewing machine about 5 times in my life, and I didn't know what "stitch in the ditch" or bias tape or trim was, but with the plans and some web searching, I was actually able to sew this apron. It took me considerably longer than others, especially because I don't have an iron, pins, or a seam ripper (ripping a seam took me over an hour). Again, thank you sooo much! I hope to never lose my pen and tape measure at the lumber yard again with this handy creation :)
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Sun, 06/15/2014 - 05:27
Looks great!
Great job on the work apron, Yvonne! Congrats on conquering the sewing machine!
In reply to Looks great! by JoanneS
Tue, 06/17/2014 - 00:27
So much to learn
Thank you, Joanne. :) There is so much I want to learn, and for some reason, I feel like I need to learn it all now, when my life is busier than ever. Hah!
In reply to Amazing job by spiceylg
Fri, 06/27/2014 - 10:55
Like a jigsaw :)
Thank you so much. It reminded me of using a jigsaw, and vice versa. :)
Modern Adirondack and 2x4 Sofas
Thanks Ana for your great plans... Unfortunately it hasn't stopped raining since we finished the armchairs! All we need now is the sun :)
We used 4x1 for the seats to match the outdoor sofas.
Wall Jewelry Cabinet
I used the wall jewelry cabinet plan and modified it a bit to fit the materials that I already had in the garage. The whole project was built using salvaged barn wood and siding that was built in the 1800's. It took a little longer to square up the boards and sand them to a friendly feel but I had little to no finishing time in the end. The plans were so spot on that used them almost exactly.! I just added another cross support to the door and used old barn wood tongue and groove for the back. I also fastened a little piece of wood at the top of the door with one brad nail. I did this to keep the door shut in a more attractive way then a clasp or hasp. The little piece swings out of the way with ease. I bought the knob at hobby lobby for 2 dollars and the hinges were less than 2 dollars. The hardware cloth came in a roll that was 24 inches by 25 feet long for 10 dollars. Basic wood working knowledge and tools are super helpful with this project and as is stated in the original plans... a kreg jig makes it so much faster and easier.! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Wall Art
I saw a post on Fixthisbuildthat.com about making wall art. It looked super cool so I thought i would give it a shot. My wife loved the first one so I made two more per her request. These are pretty easy to do if you have a table saw and a miter saw.
Ryobi Nation workshop and shelves
I bought a whole workshop full of Ryobi tools second hand from my brother over a year ago. I started researching workshop plans and came across Anna White’s Ryobi Nation Dream Workshop. I downloaded the plans and spent about 2-3 months working on it in my spare time. I made a lot of mistakes along the way but I’m pretty happy with it overall!
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Floor to Ceiling Canned Food Storage
Loved these plans. Top unit was built exactly to specs. Bottom unit was built to accommodate one column of cans. I have also built one for my sis-in-law and will be building one more for this pantry. Love this project!
Leah