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We really liked the look of this stool with the nail heads, and we customized the stools to bar stool height by extending the length of the 2x2s to 27.5". We also bound the legs together before we started to put the stools together and sanded down the ends to make sure that they sat flush and wouldn't wobble...I would definitely recommend doing that because they are sturdy and don't wobble at all.

A variation of the simple bunk beds made with old growth lumber stained with "honey" minwax stain and topped with 2 coats of satin minwax polyurethane .  Each step on the ladder made with dado cuts, glued, and screwed and secured to each bed to add strength and take up less floor space. Used 8 inch HeadLOK screws to attach head and foot boards to posts and 2 7/8 inch to secure steps on the ladder as well as top boards to the head and foot boards. I cut down x4 HeadLOK bolts to 2 inches to secure rail to top bed so they didn't go through other side. Utilized non mortise bed rail brackets for easy assembly and disassembly; holds strong with no wobble even before ladder and plywood bottom. 3/4 plywood bottom screwed to the rails to better support mattress and add ridgidity. I screwed them so the bottom child doesn't push up on the mattress for the top child. All screws with the exception of the HeadLOK were counter sunk for a flush finish. All to say? This thing is strong and turned out beautifully. 

Made this in a day.... :)

Rustic simple looking boats I have made for my Great Nephews

Chalkboard roof to write their names on and hand drawn windows by my step daughter.

I really like the rustic simple look.

Used A grey stain on the main part first. Then three coats of satin white each time sanding back with 400 grit until smooth.

Used a Forstner bit to drill a hole for the mast. I didnt want any screws or nails since it is being handled by a child.

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I made this using the single locker plans and modifying them for the size I needed to fit the landing wall at the top of my stairs. I created this for my boys' backpacks and jackets. I used pine for the sides and shelves and I used some cedar planks that I already had for the back.
I used a white stain for the sides and shelves and stained the cedar back darker to match the dark baskets I found.
I love how this turned out, and I love how easy it was to make!

Built these two chairs for a coworker who got married last weekend. I had inherited a wood burning tool from my late grandfather and engraved their last name into each of the arm rests. “Her” chair is written in cursive font and “His” chair is written in old English font. I made some minor modifications on the chair to get everything lined up perfectly. I love these chairs and can't wait to make another set for someone else!

I made this my self for my doughter as a playhouse she loves it it is 6ft by 12 ft wide with a mini kitchen and mini fridge 

My Husband built this rack using Ana's plans and made a few changes to put his own spin on it. Love this site, great way to get inspired and gain the confidence to actually START projects. She breaks things down in such a simple and easy to understand way.

This was my first ever project. Prior to this, I had used a hammer and drill, so I learned ALOT here. Thank you so much, Jenny for your wonderful detailed plans. You are just awesome. I'm convinced that if this had been designed by a man and the instructions detailed by a man, I would have never been able to do this for my granddaughters. My husband helped with the painting and whenever I needed extra hands and muscles, and I didn't do anything on moving day. The whole family pitched in to move it to their house and set it up. My oldest son helped me with the roof rafters, since I had a bit of a problem figuring those out, but other than that, I managed quite nicely with such wonderful instructions. I learned how to use all the necessary power tools, too! I changed the width of the stairs to 24 inches, rounded off the shelves, and added lights for reading, which can be regulated with a timer we purchased. Ella and Emily are very excited and absolutely love their room, now.

It was fun to challenge myself with this project. Again, thank you Jenny, and thanks Ana for your wonderful website and inspirations! You can see more uploaded pictures on my facebook page (I sited Ana's web page and Jenny's for appropriate credit). Just look me up (Deanna Carter in Georgia USA) on facebook and send me a friend request.

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 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.