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For whatever reason, right before spring, Pier One had these $45 cushions on clearance for $11.13. It took us trips to 4 different stores to collect all the cushions, but we had a new patio set for our new house (minus the sofas). As such, I modified Ana's plans to accommodate the smaller size of the cushions (22x22). Then, I used the savings from the cushions to justify buying a new table saw. It took a while to buy and cut all the lumber, kreg-jig everything together, fill all the holes, sand, seal all the wood, etc., but the work was well worth it. Nearing completion of this project, I built the pictured modified cooler coffee table to ensure that no guest ever has to get up from their seat for any reason during a summer barbeque.

My wife sent me your YouTube video of making the sectional.  She asked me if I would make her one.  It was perfect timing because our 9 year anniversary was just around the corner.  So my 5 yr old daughter and I went to Lowes and purchased the supplies on a Friday night.  Her 8 year old brother and her helped me measure, and assemble (I did all the cutting;).  We enjoyed the project as a family and were very proud to present to mommy for a gift...

thank you!

Jack Christensen

I decided to start the large desk plan, with these bases being the start. I didn't use the formaldehyde-free plywood yet, but plan on using it for the remainder of the project. I also decided to paint it, instead of using stain and/or polyurethane. I wanted to try to make the room feel more open (it's pretty small) and like the fresh feeling of the white.

Argie bedside table painted teal and yellow. Lights attached to underside of shelves as well.

Took my husband, stepdad, and I about 6 days to complete the project. Ended up following the plans to exact and the twin mattress is a great fit, I was worried the measurements would be too small. We did the main cabin in whitewash with antique glaze and the roof and batten board a blue with antique glaze. 

Plans used from Ana-White.Com's awesome recreation of a commercially available table. Ran through this construction in no time and it came out like a charm. Thanks!

I built a shorter wider version of the bathroom shelves for storage.  Stained with Minwax Early American.

Mud kitchen made from scraps for my coworker’s kids. (Mud kitchen is a little kitchen to make mud pies and let the little imagination play.) They love it!

This is our version of the factor cart. I used 12 inch boards on the sides to make the table have a little more height.

Simply copy of Ana's post. Used American Walnut stain and acrylic paint. Measures 40" x 40".

Took about 26 hours total, so a full weekend and couple of evenings painting!

I made a couple of changes - things are typically in cm/mm here in the UK, and couldn't find 1" planks anywhere (so used 18mm planks, and 44mm square timber). Also used 18mm MDF for the sides and back, as it was a bit expensive to use nice wood, and no point anyway if it's being painted.

Very pleased with the result, they look great.

This seat is awesome for my 5 year old because now she can have a big girl seat and reach the table!

I used 2x4 instead of the 4x4 to create this bench for my entry way. I left off the stretcher so my shoe baskets could fit underneath.

These modern style shelves are easy to make and can be used for a myrid of things. We are using them primarily as DVD storage, but they will work for books, small toys, and other display items. 

My daughter likes movies and by likes, I mean she loves movies!! Her world, much like many other 4 year olds, revolves around Disney characters. At this point she is hung up on Toy Story, for the second time. When next week rolls around, who knows who or what it will be next.

My wife and I have been buying her Disney movies and all other various cartoon movies since she was first born. The problem with that is, you start to run out of places to store them after a while. Our dvd storage racks have been overflowing for the last couple years and we finally decided enough was enough. I had to build some more storage, preferably in her room this time. This would alleviate some room for us and put the movies where she could more easily access them. I knew I wanted something colorful and not too complicated, I was pretty happy with what we came up with. 

You can check out the rest of the article and the instruction here and get the plans here.