Community Brag Posts
Garage Shelves
Very easy. Thank you!!
Comments
Entryway Bench and Storage Shelf
This is perfect for my two boys. I can now get them to stop dropping their coats and bags on the floor as soon as they get home from school!
Comments
Adirondack Chair
I made this chair from plans in Ana's book.
Super easy to make. I used all pallet wood for this project so the only cost was the screws.
Worm Composter Bins with Cabinet
I made the worm composter from Ana's plan and built a cabinet out of old pallets. The stack of worm composters drawers slide in and out of the cabinet on a heavy duty drawer glide set. I used cedar fence board. For 3 bucks a board, it was worth the work to rip them down and sand them. The bottom drawer has a tray built out of old flashing and slopes towards a hose bib in order to collect the worm tea. I designed the drawer insert out of cardboard and cut it out of flashing, using a pop rivet gun to put it together, sealing the seams with flashing caulking. The drawer has a sheet of aluminum window screen under the top square of cedar.
Farmhouse table with no stretcher and benches
7 1/2 foot table using basic Ana White plans. I removed the stretcher to allow for more seating... but reinforced the underside to help make it structurally stronger. I also didn't add breadboards as the boss didn't like them. Painted the benches and legs of the table white.... stained the top with miniwax classic grey with a few coats of poly.
4x4 Truss Beam Table
Inspired by the designs from Ana White and Whitney from Shanty2Chic and so thankful for the clear instructions, I built this 4x4 Truss Beam dining table using locally sourced clear Douglas Fir. We are so pleased with the results!
https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/4x4-truss-beam-table
Comments
Shelf for daughter's room
My wife and daughter wanted a shelf for her room - had to be pink. All I had to go on was a picture from a Pottery Barn ad. It's made from poplar and was my first kreg pocket hole project.
Chopped Jilly and Mia Kitchen Island
Loved the Jilly and Mia Workbench Console but didn't have the space. So, I chopped the width in half and used 2x6's for the top. Pocket holes used throughout and 4.5" casters and decorative clavos used for the red lipstick.
Tall Tapered Planters
These were exactly what we were looking for to dress up the front of our house. They are a great size and went together pretty easily. Getting the angle cuts right took a few tries, but once you get past that it's all pretty simple! Also these are very forgiving for small errors and they look fantastic! We made three for across the front of our house and painted them to match our front door. For more details on our planters, please follow the link to our blog!
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!
Comments
Mon, 10/04/2021 - 12:48
You Tube Link
Here is our YouTube video of the build - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyheOb8kjB8
Tue, 10/05/2021 - 11:34
Exciting and so pretty!
Way to go, thank you for sharing and posting your video!
First Build at the Farm
We just moved to a farm and luckily the house has a wood shop! So we chose to do this farm house table as our first build at our new house. It was so much fun....and it was a great project for my husband and I to work on together! Total working time was about 10 hours, that did not include the time it took for the stain to dry and the poly to set. I am incredibly impatient and probably applied the poly over the stain too early, but with a project like a "rustic farmhouse table", the imperfections from my haste go unnoticed. Next build: barn doors.
Tropical Pallet Outdoor Room: Renters’ Remodel
Yes we are RENTERS, and yes, we sneakily “REMODELED” a tropical island style outdoor room, with pallets!
Comments
In reply to This is gorgeous! Thanks for by Ana White
Tue, 04/14/2015 - 22:59
thank you Ana !! i used to
thank you Ana !! i used to be a power tool phobia and you inspired me so much!! hugs and best wishes!
Outdoor Coffee Table
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!
Comments
Planked Wood Headboard- King
I made this in an afternoon as a wedding gift for my brother and soon to be sister-in-law. This was my first project using Ana's plans and I can't beleive I got it finished in a day. The hardest part was getting everything filled in and painted since I used paint grade pine. I did add a length of half round to the top just under the ledge for a little more decorative effect. I didn't realize how huge and heavy it would turn out. Guess that's just what happens when you build something entirely out of wood
Going crazy in California
This is a base loft bed which was my first project. I used raw pine for everything, and then stained. I added the flip top desk, and cubbys on the back wall as well for more storage. But then one of friends had an old play ground set, which he was selling at a ridiculously low price! Due to the pool and BBQ island however, it did not make sense to put these in the back yard. SO, I decided to take down the ladder and give him a rock wall! Both my son and daughter absolutely love it! I am now going to build the platform on the foot of the bed for the slide. More to come!!!! ;)
Comments
Simple bed
This was my first ever build, I had a blast! I have always wanted to work with wood but never knew where to start. We have 7 children and we have gone threw so many beds and wasted so much money over the years on cheap beds. I wanted to build something that was sturdy and something that would last. Thanks to Ana White I found these plans. My husband showed me how to use the tools and I got to work. We're a military family so we move every 1 to 3 years, so I had to make some adjustments so it could be taken apart and moved over and over again. Thank you Ana White for these plans and so much more. You have been such an inspiration, if it wasn't for you and your site I would've never have found the motivation and courage to start building.
Comments
Mon, 05/25/2015 - 16:57
military family too, looking for your changes made
Hi there, I'm interested to know what changes you made to the plan. We're military too and I can't see using just pocket screws to attach the side rails. Would you mind sharing with me?
Mon, 05/25/2015 - 17:41
Use "Bed Brackets"
Use one of these to attach the side rails to the head and foot boards:
http://www.rockler.com/search/go?w=bed%20brackets&asug=&sli_uuid=&sli_s…
Outdoor Hot Tub Table
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.
Comments
Tue, 10/05/2021 - 10:56
Great idea!
YES, love the multiple uses, gotta have a place to set your drink and relax! Thanks for sharing:)