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We made the loft bed but changed it to full size and changed height to 80in and increased length and width of the platform. 

I used the plans for the craft desk and modified it a little. I made the top like a lid that just sits on top so I can take it apart easier. I also put on full extension drawer glides and made the drawer larger. This took me quite a long time because I was working on it and studying for finals! Well worth it though!

This was our first project. We needed storage for my son's small room and this worked out perfectly!

I had an old wine box that I decided to shabby chic. I added some manila handles.  Check out my blog for more details and pictures:

http://www.woodworkingfourdummies.com/blog/wine-box-makeover

Cheers 

Ian

We used the barn door console plans as a base to make the built ins and the faux fireplace mantel plans for the center! We love everything this site has to offer!! 

We decided to make 2 of these chairs, and like others have said, we needed one more 1x2@ 8ft to get all of the cuts. Other than that small hiccup, there were no issues and we really enjoyed making these. We used pine wood for the frames and stained them in Mirimax's "English Walnut". The fabric is from Joanns which cost me $11.99/yd (40% off). I wasn't planning on spending that much but after all of the supplies these chairs actually cost us close to $20 a chair. If I would have shopped around for better prices, I could have likely found them, but wanted to get them done soon! These would make a great gift!

I made this for my nephew's 1st birthday! I followed others advice and pre-drilled and it worked pretty well :)

I just finished my very first Ana White project. I am absolutely in love with it! I already have plans to add on and build a coffee table to match!!

I started with the triple cubby design, resized it to fit my space, added doors, and built three of them.  They run the length of the wall in the area where my pool table is, and provide both storage and seating.  In the process I used a multitude of Kreg items - the rip cut, the pocket hole jig, the hinge jig, the cabinet knob jig, and the corner clamps.  As this was my "starter" project, I made some mistakes, learned a lot of lessons, and can't wait for my next project!

This was my second wood project. I loved working on it. The measurements and instructions were great. It is definitely for toddlers which works well for us. I used stain we had from/for other projects. Thanks.

I needed a new TV stand, why buy when you can make. I am about halfway done and this is what i have so far. This has been built with all reclaimed wood. I took wood from a table, a hutch and a cabinet to make this. so much fun.
Stay tuned for the finish product!!

Memorial Box

This project was much easier than it looks and turned out beautifully! I even impressed myself!

I followed Ana's Fancy X Farmhouse Table to build my base, but switched her tabletop out for a split herribone design.  The tutorial for the tabletop is on the blog! 

I have built a few beds from this site, but when I saw the chairs I knew this would be my next project! I don't have a nailer, so I used screws throughout. I found the outdoor fabric on the clearance rack at the fabric store. My boys helped me paint them with some extra white paint I had left over from a previous project (just Ultra bright white paint from Lowes). As you can see, my boys love to lounge in style! Thanks again Ana!!

Bought a dresser for $10 from a garage sale by my house, and thought it would look great redone. As I was looking around for different methods online, I found a product called RECLAIM Beyond Paint while Googling DIY methods and products.
I picked up a small can from their Home Shopping Network page, and gave it a try.
The claims that there were no priming, sanding or prepping were pretty surprising. They do recommend cleaning, though.
The results pretty much speak for themselves. The project took a total of about an hour or so, including removing the hardware and spray painting it with a metal like paint I got from Home Depot, and then reattaching it.
I have to say the results were more than impressive. I had only used about an 1/8th of the can, so I'm going to try it on a few other items!
If you'd like to know more, I found it at www.reclaimbeyondpaint.com