Community Brag Posts

E's scooter

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 08/13/2016 - 02:54

Fairly easy to make with a jigsaw and sander. I would suggest to whomever makes one of the Charlie scooters to use a hardwood as some of the section in the handlebar area can be fragile when weight is applied. 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Automotive enamel paint and clear coat
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Farmhouse Table and Benches

Submitted by pbkolsun on Tue, 05/26/2020 - 19:13

I used the plan available here and was able to create an 8ft farmhouse table with a set of benches.

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

Small Famhouse

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 02/15/2024 - 10:19

Nothing with finess but I always loved the look of old farm houses so I built my own.

Georgie

Outdoor Box Planters

Super easy project to do with a Kreg Jig! I made two for my front stoop. The finials add that extra touch! Check out my blog link for more info!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$16.00 per planter
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Primed with Zinsser 3-in-1 Primer, painted 2 coats of glossy white interior/exterior paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
Seasonal And Holiday

Wood Garage Shelves

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 02/20/2024 - 08:40

This was made using Ana's "Garage Shelf" plans. I modified it for a corner spot between two exiting cabinets, so it took a bit of thought, but the Ana's technique for the build made it so easy.
AND I used up scrap wood that I'd been hording in the garage for the build.
Thank you Ana!

Numbered Cubbies

This was my first project to cut angles. I like the way it turned out! Clamps were a help to hold all the pieces together. Very easy to put together.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$5.00
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
paint with a stain on top.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

My Outdoor Sectional Couch

This was built off Ana's Outdoor Couch plans.  I just made some additional things to it and made it larger.

I added the vertical back supports so the cushions don't slip out the back.  I raised the seat height to 17". 

Estimated Cost
$600-$800 including the cushions.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Oil primer and Latex Paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Codding58

Mon, 08/22/2016 - 13:57

Great job!    I really like the way that your set came out!    This had been on my list to do, but a broken foot put a damper on it this summer!    Great Job!

Love your plans!

Submitted by grhoden on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 14:35

Thanks for posting all of the great plans! Just finished this one after doing a couple of benches and a table. I needs to be sanded and stained but it was a fun project.

Workbench

An easy to build workbench to keep my tools organized in the garage.

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Glidden Paint. Martha Stewart colors.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

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

Easy planter

Submitted by anm8ed on Sat, 06/06/2020 - 19:21

Love this little planter. Already have ideas for anew version. Need to work that out, but that’s another brag. Thanks for the easy planter plans.

Comments

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

Balin console table modification

I absolutely loved this table but needed to modify it to fit into a specific area of my house, so I put two drawers on top of each other instead of having all four across. I also shortened the legs as a result. I really love the way it turned out. It is so pretty.

The only thing I dislike is the drawers. They are incredibly heavy, don't slide that well (not because of any mistake on my part, just because they are wood sliders and not metal or plastic), and the shape and size don't make them very usable. They're sort of awkward. I originally wanted it to be a place for my boys to store their Thomas train tracks and Legos, but there's really no way a kid can use drawers that heavy and deep. So that's a bummer.

But overall it's a really nice addition to that part of our living room!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$75
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax's cognac
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Linda7

Thu, 08/02/2012 - 10:40

Your console table is beautiful! I read a recent post that addressed the awkward drawer slides. This person used teflon tape on the slides and said it worked well. Here's the post...
Submitted by alexnb on Thu, 2012-08-02 00:30.

That might work for you, too, so that you could actually use the drawers for those pesky little toy train and Lego pieces! :-)

Lady Goats

Thu, 08/02/2012 - 10:44

I've loved the Balin console since Ana first posted the plans, but haven't gotten a chance/place for it. Your modifications are amazing, and the finish is stunning. WOW!

katiesommer

Mon, 08/06/2012 - 09:13

Thanks guys. Your nice words made me feel so good. Linda, can you send the link again? It didn't post here.

Thanks again. :D It was a fun project and the mods make it unique.

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
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