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My very favourite thing to build, so cheap and simple.

The IKEA Lack Inspired Bookcase plans became my inspiration for the entire entertainment center.  I made a few changes to the bookcase plans.  I increased the height of the bookcases to 84 inches and added adjustable shelves.  I also included some major extras including a console for the TV, a bridge to connect the bookcases, and doors inspired by www.shanty-2-chic.com.

Island dimensions Bar 36" deep x 50" wide, counter top height and base has 24 inch depth. I was lucky enough to have the walnut donated for the project which I cut into 1" stips and glued together butcher block style. Also put a 1 1/4" band of walnut around countertop for appearances and to help strengthen the top. The base was made with pine and painted turqoise. The double waste basket was another touch I added. Thanks for looking.

I have been dreaming about this piece of furniture for 3 yrs....I used Ana's plans for the rustic x console but took out the front middle support and made it a little deeper I also turned the 2x4 vertically and added an extra 2x4 behind it to add extra strength.....because I wanted to fit 3 baskets from Target underneath...the hutch i just winged!....Thank you so much Ana for giving me a place to start!...I am in love!......

This project was much easier than I originally anticipated. Even cutting the legs at angles and sanding them down to appear curved was easier than I expected.  I also used early american stain by Minwax. I used only one coat though and in hindsight might have done two to make it a bit darker. I used Minwax clear paste wax (two coats) to achieve a low sheen and protective layer. I was able to find a toilet paper holder similar to the one Ana used at one of my local big box stores. I wasn't able to find anything else I liked better. 

It's turned out way more beautiful then I had thought. It was all the mini details that took the longest but made the look worth it 

I got some oak barrels from a local vineyard and decided to try making some adirondack chairs. It was harder than I thought it would be, but well worth it!! The stain was a little darker than I thought it be, but it's rubbing off on me!

predrill, predrill, predrill, and learned a valuable lesson in predrilling, as solid wood under strain cracks easy when using 2 1/2" deck screws!

I need to whip out the nice camera and stop using my cell phone for finished products!

This is my favorite build so far! I love the look of this bed! 

One thing I wish I had known was how long it was going to be. The bed is a good foot and a half longer than my mattress, which is a standard queen. I would recommend measuring and cutting your side rails according to your mattress - I think I am going to go back and shorten mine. 

Also - I used my bed rails, instead of the slats this called for. I also used bed rail hooks (I ordered them from Amazon for $20) so that I can take this bed apart. 

This bed was a mixture of farmhouse and storage. Ana White u rule 

Using Ana's plan as a guide, I built two of these sofas to fit an outdoor cushion I already had. I used wood from our old deck -- a great way to re-use and save money, too!

Built a set of Conner Side tables for my Daughter and Son-in-law that live in Austin Texas. 

I made a loft bed for my 4-year-old son using Ana's Chelsea Loft plans. When I finished, I was able to build this toddler bed for my 1-year-old using almost entirely scraps left over from the loft (save for the 1x6 runners). I skipped the curved headboard design and went with a solid piece of 1x12. I was going to round the top edges or cut a more rounded design, but my wife said she liked the squared off look better (she has lots of ideas for painting various designs on it, apparently). Since we were going to use paint and not stain, I ripped some leftover MDF board for the 1x6 footers. The whole project took a single afternoon, including cutting, assembly, woodfill and sanding. The end result is pretty sturdy. My wife laid on it with both our small children and the slats hardly bowed at all.