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I built ten of these for my dining table. I'm so pleased with the result. I added the suggested support bar at the bottom for extra strength. I was surprised by how sturdy these are...and comfortable. I blogged about them over here http://skonkers.blogspot.ca/2014/06/pull-up-chair.html

I love this table!! Simple build using recycled wood from dumpsters. 

Folding desk based on Ana's Sliding Door Console with Folding Tables. I needed a desk that could collapse when the room was needed for guests. I liked that there was storage built in. I based my depth on my printer. There is a french cleat on the wall to help counter balance when opening and closing the work space.

The husband and I have been very inspired by the awesome women (and men) on this site that have created their own pieces of furniture. They all look so amazing! So the husband wanted to give it a shot and try creating this dog crate / end table as his first ever project. Now mind you, he hasn't done any sort of woodworking since wood shop class in high school... and that was at least a decade ago.

I have to say that I'm quite proud of the hubby's first finished project! Although, he did mess up a bit with the table top being an inch too short width wise. I really didn't want him to create another one because that would mean I would have to stain another one and I really REALLY do not want to stain again! So we compromised and ended up gluing a thin wood trim on the side end of the table top to cover up the mistake.

Fun project to build, and more fun for the kids. Ages 7-3 have been loving it. I used pressure treated 2x4s since it would be outdoors all the time. Thanks for the idea.

Have two boys who where in need of more floorspace to play. Saw the great plans for the Camp Loft and decided to make a double wide. One platform and two beds.

All in all went together as designed. Eliminated the stairs for a ladder. Works great if you have a long wall.

I made this using the $10 Cedar Tiered Flower Planter plans. Painted Red White and Blue with stars.

I made these two Adirondack chairs. I decided to put a deck stain on them (Cape Cod Gray and Pewter)

With my beadboard installed and the trim board for my hooks in place in my back entry I was ready to get building. I decided to tackle the shelf first since that would be easier to install without the bench in the way.

For my shelf design I planned it together with my bench so that I could cut everything but the bench top and face framing pieces from a single piece of plywood. Also, the width of my space is a little strange and the shelf couldn't be too deep because of my window location.

I think the shelf turned out cute and I can't wait to prime and paint it and add the coat hooks. I plan to do the finishing work at the same time as the bench so I need to build my bench first though.

For more details, check out my blog: http://homeandawaywithlisa.com/blog/2012/8/30/building-a-storage-shelf-…

Followed directions but altered the length of the bookshelf to fit tight space. Super easy to build, not as easy to put up. Recommend anxious and drilling into the backs of the bookshelf.

Cool project!  My wife liked it without the doors!

The sectional is based off the 2x4 outdoor sectional plans and the table is loosely based on the 4x4 truss beam table plans, although it's built out of leftover cedar decking boards and 2x4's. I made some additional adjustments to the sofa to keep the pillows in place and used the full 10' boards from the plan (and a few extra). Super happy with how it turned out!

This is a bed I built for my son. I thought the secret door with ladder up to his bed would be fun but as it turns out it scares him to go in there. So I have since added climbing rocks to the outside of the bed so he can climb up that way as well as just climb around. It's all made with pine and bead board. The drawers are huge and eliminates the need for any dresser.

When we found out we were expecting, my husband and I decided we wanted to build all the nursery furniture. The dresser/changing table was our first project before we moved on to a closet system and the barn bookshelf. We just have the crib and night stand to finish before our little cowgirl, Teyla, arrives in October.

We decided on using oak for the furniture. This was also our first attempt at drawers which means some of the drawer faces are not flush with the dresser front like we wanted. Overall the frame and drawer boxes went together very easily. The drawer installation was the trickiest part for us.

It's a little twist on Ana's Coat organizer. Turned out really useful and did not cost me anything since I ussed scrap wood. I wish I would build have built one for coats as well.