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We built this workbench for our two-year old's birthday coming up this weekend. Really excited to see his expression when we show it to him! Built the whole thing out of scraps on hand- used 1x4's instead of 1x3s(that's what we had), and MDF for the bottom and backing. Used some scrap plywood and 2x2(support) for the top shelf. Added some hooks to the underside of the shelf & along the back to hang all the toy tools!

I had two large pictures I no longer liked. I took scrap pieces of 1x3 and 1x2's and created a frame, after covering the inside with burlap. I thin took and blew up photos into black and white, mod podged them to the center frame, and added stained L molding. the cost $15.00 each frame to update two old pictures that would have been given to goodwill or trashed.

Not much to say, I followed the plans for the King (adjusted from Queen) and built this in 2 weekends. First weekend was construction (maybe 4-5hours) the second weekend was sanding and paint (2-3 more hours).

Pretty sure I built the wood frame incorrectly (supports are on the top instead of allowing the box to sit inside of the 2x6's). it sits a bit high, but it is very sturdy. The mattress shown is a 15" mattress sitting on a standard box-spring. I will probably just convert it to a platform with some plywood or slats and just ditch the box springs.

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. 

This was my first build and it was so much fun! I used a Kreg jig to construct the shelves using Ana's plan and then secured them to the wall with anchors. It took only a few hours from the trip to the hardware store for lumber to painted and finished ledges on the wall.

Providence Bench made from pine 2x4's and countersunk deck screws. I do not have a Kreg Jig so I used metal fasteners on the two cross-braces. I left off the diagonal supports because my drill would not fit once I had the cross-braces in place. Starter project for me. Good practice and fun to build! Finished with Minwax Dark Walnut and sprayed with Minwax clear matte sealer.

Dear Ana ... thank you very much for those plans, they are really AWESOME and easy to follow

I followed the plans step by step and turned out to be a great piece of furniture
It took me about 4 weekends to complete the project (it is my first diy project)
The toughest part: sanding
The best tool: Kreg Jig R3
The best experience: my kid helping me every day
A piece of advise: enjoy while you are working in the project, take your time and don't hurry things; the feeling when you finish is just great

My wife and every person visiting home just love the X console - I'm seriously considering selling it at a good Price :)

I built this Folding Chalk Board from your basic plans with a slight modification. I think my niece is going to love it! Thanks!

Shepard's island. The project was a bit more difficult than I expected. Make sure you check that the project is square after each step. My drawer and cabinet holes were slightly off so I had to modify the door and drawer size to cover the mistake. Also locating someone to plane the oak top I built was difficult. Overall, I think it turned out pretty good. Super solid and heavy.

Recycled old wood/ beams from a dismantled barn

Second project...I've got the bug! Outdoor bench!

My Husband built this bed in about two weeks time (in addition to working 70+ hours at his real job). This past week I have helped with all the painting and decorating. As you can see he modified the plans to omit the slide. We hung soft white rope lights under the bed to illuminate the inside of the castle. My husband paired the rope lights with a remote control light switch so our daughter can turn them on and off safely. We are incredibly pleased with the results of our hard work as well as our sweet Natalie! Thank you Ana White for this amazing site of yours!!! My husband has also built from your site the clubhouse loft bed (PBK version) for our son, a computer desk, as well as the rustic X console table for me!!! We LOVE your site!!!! Thank you again!!!

My first ever wood related ever project. Anniversary gift for my wife. She loves it! :-)
I talk about the experience on my blog link.

** For beginners, I feel the most important thing to know prior to starting the project is making sure that the wood you purchase (2x4's and 2x2's) are straight and true.

A gift for my daughters birthday a wine barrel stave stained and hand painted with saying using gold craft paint

I used the altered 2x4 plans to save money. This project was completed over 4 weekends (8 hours a weekend) working primarily by myself. I recommend having someone help you if at all possible. The pillows/cushions are Threshold Deep Seating from Target @ $17.99 a piece.