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This was my first project from scratch.

I used the following resources:
Kreg Jig
Table Saw
Random Orbital Sander
Jigsaw
Bosch Power Boss 360 Radio (for my sanity)

I used the following materials:
2x2 Furring Strips
1x2 Furring Strips
1x6 Cedar Planks

1 1/2" Pocket Hole Screws
1 1/4" Pocket Hole Screws
2 1/2" Pocket Hole Scerws
Minwax Prestain Wood Conditioner
Minwax Classic Grey Stain
Minwax Fast Drying Polyurethane
Magnetic Touch Latch
Hinges
Handles

*Project Idea was based on the following item:
http://www.porterinternationaldesigns.com/ge5016-plasma-tv-stand.php

I altered the design and materials to fit my needs.

I found the bead board and post for the legs at a reclaim store. I had so much fun doing this!! 

Found the writting desk on an online yard sale site for $25. Desk is all wood except the top which is wood with a laminate overlay. The top had severe water damage and could not be reused. I used 1 x 4 pine furring stipes to make a new desk top and frame out the drawer which was originally a key board tray. The paint used is Behr paint and primer flat Shadow Mountain. After the paint set for 48 hours I used a cream wax to protect the finish. 

This project took several months of off and on work but I am very happy with the results. Got the wood from the local lowes and the hardware from Ace Hardware. Used the Kreg Jig pocket hole system to hide the fasteners which makes a big difference. I also used flat black spray paint for the hardware.

Followed the plans on this website to the T and they were pretty good. The only change I had to make was adding some wood shims for the magnetic door closures. It also wasn't clear where to place the center shelf front and back but I figured out it needed to be back. Also cut some holes in the back for cords and made my own custom legs rather than pay so much for store bought ones.

I made some other furniture from this website so I used the same oxidized finish. I used flat black hardware where I could and spray painted everything else. The stain was great, really easy to make and stains really well. I covered the stain with the recommended wax which gives it a really nice shine and is very smooth.

Huge thanks to this website!

Coffee cabinet with slide out drawer, finished in Burgundy and a dark wax finish

I changed the plans for the headboard a bit, just using 2x4's and fence planks. total cost including headboard $45!!

I made a new drawing since I updated some of the dimensions.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Low-Cost-DeskTable/

Video of the build:

http://youtu.be/7TGnfrXRWRE

This was my biggest project yet and I am so proud of the final finish. I adapted the salsa console plans to make all drawers. I felt this made more use of the space in the island.

This was our first attempt ever at making a piece of furniture. We rented the miter saw and bought a kreg jig. My husband did the research after we discovered how grossly expensive attractive patio furniture is. We bought inexpensive white pine and used stain and I sewed the cushions myself. We are hitting a snag there as we've discovered that the high density foam for the inside is super expensive too! Right now I have it stuffed with a combo of some foam padding and batting. I figure if we stuff it enough it will last a while. Overall I am very happy and proud to say we made this!

Ana, thanks for the plans. it was really cool to make that.

Tilt Out Wooden Trash Bin

After 7 years of our trash can sitting out in the open, my wife decided we needed to do something about it. I saw the plans for this tilt out wooden trash bin, and slightly modified it using tongue and groove for the face panel.

This is a last minute Christmas gift for my girls.It was very easy to build; took me just a couple hours to assemble it and a few days of secret sanding and painting.
It will be the girl's art table and will sit about where the Christmas tree is right now. Maybe now I can have my kitchen and dining table back:)

The cube seats were made from the plan over at Shanty2chic http://www.shanty-2-chic.com/2012/07/rolling-storage-cube-stools.html
And the tapered bins you see in the background on the right are made from this plan from That's my letter http://thatsmyletter.blogspot.com/2012/06/m-is-for-mudroom-bins-4.html

I built this elevated garden planter for my daughter who loves to plant veggies. This planter measures 22" x 49". It is made from cedar and pine. The bottom support is made from treated lumber. I used Ana's cedar planter plans with some added adjustments for my use. For the bottom support portion I also used Ana's Adirondack Coffee Table plan with some minor adjustments for my use. 

Ana, thank you for your plans and inspiration. 

Created over a week using Tasmanian oak. Pine for the shelf slats. Finished with a tea rust stain and polyurethane varnish. Weighs a whopping 35kg!

We got our plans from here for this table and bench. It was our first project and the plans made it very easy. The bottom of the table is painted in Annie Sloans chalk paint and waxed, and the top is stained and sealed with polyurethane.

It was a great first bigger project for myself, with just basic tools and know how I was able to make that.