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Here is a modified version of the Bristol Lounge Chair. It is more narrow than the original about 4-6 inches shorter and off the width. I actually made an error while attempting to attach the back slats and ended up creating the two verticle slats instead which I kind of like :-)

Made the kennel following the Large Wood Pet Kennel End Table plans as a gift for my mother in law, put a 1x2 rim at bottom cut to 1 1/4" to allow for a pan/liner to be slid in and out as needed. Mother in law was surprized and Extremely pleased.

I needed a heavy duty dog bed for my puppy after he destroyed two regular dog beds. I used 4x4s, 2x4s and fire hose. He has not been able to destroy this one and he loves it.

I made the cushions and pillows myself using shower curtains as a cheap and water-resistant fabric alternative. I also ordered the foam and pillow forms on-line. This was a great Father's Day project completed with help from my son and husband. Great plans!

I came across the Farmhouse Bed Project and knew immediately I wanted to make this bed.  I ran into a bit of a snag though when I realized I needed at least 12 inches of clearance for my storage totes.  With some fixed math and a whole lot of “go with the flow” I changed the plans to fit my needs.  I definitely went over kill on the mattress support system, but I know this bed will last me forever with the sturdiness of how it was built. 

Ana gave me the courage to know that I could build something without a set plan. This was my first attempt at building something that I just envisioned in my head. Thanks Ana!

One of my first projects, made from the Adirondack Coffee Table plan using 2x4's and 1x4's. Pocket holes, stain, paint, and sealer. Beginner afternoon project.

Decided to build for myself after many projects for my kids and friends. Liked the simple look of the reclaimed wood headboard. Very easy to build. After building headboard and attaching to a standard metal frame, I was very disappointed it the stability of the headboard. I was not interested in attaching headboard to the wall, so I decided on building a matching footboard as well as side rails. Rockler has some great hardware for attaching side rails, making it simple to be able to disassemble should I need to in the future. I did extensive homework for the stain as I was going for a weathered beach wood look. Used Dark Walnut wiped off almost immediately. Followed immediately by the weathered gray, which was wiped off immediately. After drying for 24 hours, finished with 2-3 coats of the gel topcoat. Easiest application is to use an old tube sock over a gloved hand.
Very pleased with end result and with side rails and footboard, it is very sturdy.

I saw Ana's plan for an elevated dog dish, but our little cockapoo (still a puppy) wasn't really ready for that height. So I made a basic box and cut out the holes in the top for the bowls. He is still growing, so when he's a little taller, I'm going to put tennis balls on the bottom as feet which will raise it up a little more. Thought I would dress it up with a quote I found somewhere online.

Used some leftover paint and glaze from making the pantry and finished the same way.

I have to say, there is something about listening to music on vinyl that just gives me the warm fuzzies! A little bit of crackle, fuzz and hum.. physically having to flip over the record to get to the next side, & listening to an album start to finish just has a nostalgic feel to me and I love it.

We’ve started quite the collection of LP’s and quickly found we needed some good storage for them. Since vinyl isn’t exactly the most popular form for listening to music, I just had to make my own.

I knew it had to have 3 things.. size to fit, wheels and easy of searching through records.

I had some scrap poplar plywood lying around, and just had to purchase some casters and furring strips to frame out the box. I even had an extra cabinet handle laying around to use.

I made it 12 inches wide by 16 inches deep, framed it out shaker style with furring strips and then stained it.. added casters and a handle ;)

I needed a couple of chairs to go with the Farmhouse Table and bench I made, but it made me ill to spend more on chairs than on the table and bench! So I thought I'd give this chair a try. I figured if it didn't turn out, at least I hadn't spent much to try (around $8 because I had a scrap of plywood). Boy, did it turn out! I modified the pattern by taking 2" off the front to back measurements and the side to side measurements. I used 3 1x4s for the back, and 3/4" plywood for the seat, and I didn't add the bottom rungs because I'd like the option of putting it over the cross supports on the farmhouse table. I sanded the tar out of the plywood, because with 5 kids, upholstering these chairs would be a joke. Primed and painted in colonial red.

Recycled old wood/ beams from a dismantled barn

I live in Ketchikan, Alaska right smack in the middle of a rain forest, so I had been waiting for a sunny day for quite a while so i could get outside and get these built and painted. I got all the wood and about a week later my day came, I got outside and had them built, primed, and painted in less than 3 hours. I painted all my frames the next day and had my husband help my put them up. I have gotten SO many compliments on them and they look so great in our living room, after we put them up, I realized how naked that wall had looked before!

We started this project a few months ago. My husband made most of the construction, and I decorated the inside. We added many little details, including a clothesline, windows with plexiglass, a BBQ, a little kitchen, a doorbell, a solar light, a slide, shelves, a table, a bench, etc. The kids loooooove their new house. The whole project took many many hours, but I am really happy with the results. Thank you so much Ana for the plans!!

Built using birch as the main wood for the headboard and footboard, everything else is pine. Turned out great!

My growing family was in need of a bigger table so this table and bench were made as a birthday present for my wife. We like the farmhouse look and these plans are a great template to follow. I made quite a few modifications to get my desired look. I wanted a more durable wood than pine for the table top so I used hard maple and eliminated the breadboard ends. The maple essentially tripled the cost of the project, but I think its worth it in the end. I decided not to do the bottom runner so seating could be placed on the ends. The table is also only 72" to fit better in my dining area. All of the joints were assembled using pocket screws and glue. I also added several cross supports on the underside. Overall I'm happy with how it turned out.