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This was my first project and I completed it all by myself! I think it came out well :) My husband did not like the original table despite my love of it. I asked him if I made the table if I could then have it. So what started out as a dare (my husband thought I would not be able to do it) became a reality. I am really excited to tackle more projects and have gathered quite a few upcoming projects to complete.
I did a slight variation of the plans, I used 2x6s for the top and 4x4s for the legs. I located a planer and was able to remove the rounded edges of the boards. I wanted the thickness of the PB table so the thicker boards were my choice. I also used a solid welding bar threaded on both ends for the rod.

My husbands second build and it turned out AMAZING! Great plans :D

King Sized bed with Storage. Added a found headboard and found Nightstands!

A novice at best

I saw Ana's plans to build an outdoor sectional and thought it was genius for our patio so I decided to make one myself. With a little extra help from my hubs we were able to complete the entire project in about 2 days. It's tough work but was SO worth the effort. We can't wait to have a party and put it to good use, but for now it's perfect for laying around enjoying the beautiful spring weather!

These two Number 1 shelves (or maybe it's one Number Eleven shelf!) were built for Christmas gifts. I left the backs off so the wall color shows from behind.

I used a 1x8 10' for each shelf, and adjusted my measurements as instructed. Also, the plans had to be adjusted slightly to make the project fit together properly. I'll put the changes I made in the comment section to help others. This was an extremely simple build and went together quickly. They were great gifts! Thank you for the plans.

Used the plans from grandy sliding door console. Decided to use old fence boards that I got for free and used vintage old wooden windows instead of the sliding door. I also trimmed fence boards so you did not see any raw edges.

Tablesaw workbench. Clears up so much room in the garage when not using the tablesaw!

This bench came together fairly quickly, and was easy to assemble. Clamps are your best friend to get everything level and straight. We plan on next building a farmhouse table for this to go with, but in the meantime, it's in our entryway. I am very happy with how it turned out, thanks to these simple, straightforward plans. Thanks Ana! We used the cheapest whitewood at Home Depot, and to finish I used a pre-stain conditioner, 2 coats of Minwax Special Walnut stain, and 3 coats of Helmsman Spar Urethane because I have 3 young kids and one more on the way... so I know how many spills this will take, & I didn't want any moisture getting under my finish.

Pretty easy plan to follow and very sturdy 

Thank You for this Headboard Plan. It was very easy. Other than painting it I completed it in less than 3 hours. A nail gun sure saves some time. Everyone loved it. They wanted me to put clear coat on it because it looked really good, but I ended up painting it to match my other bedroom furniture which is Black.

Scott Boyd

We recently moved and wanted a larger table. My wife came across this website and it had the table we wanted! I have never built anything before so this was my first attempt at something like this and we are very happy with the results! More builds to come.

My wife found a birdhouse she liked online, so I did my usual and made one with my own flare and design. This is a two story birdhouse with and feeder on the side. Welcome to the Bird Bed and Breakfast.

More Info / Build Instructions:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Hanging-Basket-Column/

This project is an expansion from my project (Pallet Planter Box) posted 2+ years ago. The pallet planters are holding up great but the finish was looking dull after a couple of years in the sun. I decided to refinish them with a darker walnut stain (vs. original red oak). At the same time, I thought it would be a good time to upgrade the planters. To provide flowers for the deck, my wife had been talking about a hanging basket column that could be placed in the ground or in pots. We found something we liked in a catalog; but to me, the price of $86 per column seemed pretty high for something so simple. So, I created this very simple project from 4x4 lumber, end caps, base plates and hangers. I made it a little more complicated by cutting down the 4x4s to match the decorative end cap dimensions but that isn’t really necessary. We are very happy with the results and the cost; it was less than $20/post to make. Now we have hanging baskets and the planters to provide seasonal flowers

Barn Door Console with mango wood top.

Built off the Ana White plans with a few bespoke adjustments.

I built this set from the plans of the Simple white outdoor sofa. I did make a few changes to meet my needs. My original idea was to make 2 sofas but after doing some measuring I realized a loveseat would be better so I just took about 24" off of the length. I also did add slats to the arms, just to give it a different look. I found this project to be pretty easy with the plans that are provided and I used the link that is attached to the page for sew mama sew to make all of the cushions! I built the side table from the plans for the Ottoman or Accent Table for Simple Modern Outdoor Sectional although I made the table larger width wise (24 x 24) to fit nicely between the sofa and loveseat.
The only thing I would do a bit differently if I were to build it again would be to use a slightly better grade wood so I would have to use less wood filler and sand less ( That is what took the most time ) otherwise this could have been finished in half the time it took me. This is a great project that really transformed my back patio!

Took the plans from the laundry dresser and adjusted them so it would hold 6 laundry baskets. My wife wanted a counter she could throw the clothes on and fold right there so this worked well for our needs. Added some trim to the end to match the shoe bench we built in our drop zone right outside laundry room.