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Given space limits, I modified the plans to feature wider (35") shelves. Height is about 45".

Used 1x3 on front of shelf instead of 1x2, for a cleaner look (no visable joint). Had to rip 1x6 down shelf down to 1x5 to do so. Didn't add the extra rail.

Raised bottom shelf up above top of existing baseboard so shelf wasn't in play when cutting out side rails to fit flush to wall. Used Kreg Jig for all joinery.

Behr White semi- gloss enamel to finish.

Fun project 

I'm so glad I found Ana's website, especially the plans for the doll beds. I have been wanting to build some photo prop beds for my tiniest models and the Farmhouse doll bed got me hooked. I want to make one in every color

This is my first build. Ever! I used the plans for the simple outdoor bench to create a bench for the closet in my back hall that I am trying to convert into more of a mudroom space.

Inspired by the Fancy X farmtable plans. Added a crossbeam mid legs. Stained top and center beam chalk painted legs. Bench inspired by the table just minus the diagonal pieces.

See Saw based in brag posts i saw here in Ana White website
Simple project

I built this for a friend of mine - also a client - built it to her needs and come out with a really cool bookshelf/tv console!

I searched hundreds of faux mantles online for just the right one to build! I ended up coming back to the very first one that inspired me...Mimi's! I revised it to make it deeper by using 1x8's for the depth. I used 1x6's for the inside box depth so that I would have some space behind for extension cords, etc. I also decided to insert wood ledges above the box (on the inside) so that I could put Christmas lights in for a soft glow, which I love. After building the top trim as shown in the plan, I decided that I wanted to "beef up" the mantle portion so I screwed 1x3's along the front and sides of the mantle top. I love how it turned out! I even ended up building a duplicate one for a friend that saw it and loved it! I am pretty new to woodworking and have 4 kids, so it took me much longer than it should have, but it was well worth it!

I loved this plan.  It was my first build from Ana White plans and a true jumping off point for my imagination.  I used pine boards, matte red underneath and semi-gloss white top coat.  Steel wool was my tool for the distressing.

Ana White's plans came through again, easy to understand, I made drawers in one side for more storage, thank you!

Cathy B

I bought my home a few years ago. The only thing about my bathroom I didn't like was the lack of storage. The cabinet only had one drawer with a panel below covering a large empty wasted space. I was told by 2 cabinet makers that I would need to replace my bathroom cabinets, but when I saw Ana's success, I thought "I can do this".

My woodworking experience is pretty limited, so things took a little longer than I would have preferred. The first weekend was spent popping the panel and building the shelf out of plywood & luan for the drawer bottom (thank you Home Depot cull section). The second weekend was spent making the drawers using a pocket jig and installing them into the cabinet. You WILL need a 90 degree clamp to assemble drawers, trust me. Third weekend was spent making the drawer fronts and staining them. I had never used a router so I practiced on every piece of scrap I could lay hands on. Since the cabinets were older and not made of solid wood, I had to play with the stains to ge the formula right; remember the scrap wood? It's baaack. The fourth weekend was spent pulling everything together.

When I show my family what I did, they look at me in disbelief. I know they're just drawers, but this is proof that I can make real changes to my home that has long lasting benefits. The bathroom still has a long way to go, but I know now that I don't have to hire someone to do it all.

Built for my sisters house. I pulled a pic of a mission style table from the internet and then matched the details to her existing hutch. Color match took some work!

Just a tip for Florida folks. If it is humid and raining...stop and wait for another day to stain and poly. Trust me.

I forgot to add the height of the shelf when I measured for the placement of the two by two shelf supports, but it still turned out well. 

This was my second project when I took up woodworking. It's the pocket hole version and I couldn't be happier with the results!

This was a Baby Gift for my sister and her little boy, Xander who was born just a couple weeks ago. I wanted to do something special that would last for my sweet nephew. She found a bookshelf similar to this on cool-rooms.com and we decided to try to make our own version. I've posted about it on my blog if you're interested in the process.

This is our first project from the site and we are in LOVE with our table. We spent a few weekends building it and another weekend staining. We always wanted a table large enough to seat a big group for holidays or events. We can seat 10 comfortably (4 on each side with smaller chairs and 1 on each end.) Not only was this inexpensive (around $100 total), but it is a great sense of pride in our house. Knowing we built this with our own hands and telling others that we did so is amazing.

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