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This is what I hope to be the first of a whole outdoor set. This is the BBQ table for our patio. We had one of those large BBQ's but with many years use, it's fallen apart and we can't get parts for it anymore so.. back to the small BBQ and the need for a table.

Built from this plan only modified to suit our needs!

This was project number 2 for the wife to replace some kitchen chairs the dogs chewed on when they were younger. I didn't have a jigsaw so the cutouts in the legs were done with a small hand saw and chisel - i recommend the jigsaw. Cutting and fitting the "x" beams was interesting. After struggling for a bit with remembering basic geometry they came together without too much trouble. I went with three pieces for the top joined with pocket hole screws and seated on top of some left overs from my fancy x desktop boards to beef it up just in case. Staining is always a bit discouraging until the poly goes on then bam!, grain comes out and it looks great.

I used Ana's simple closet organizer and some other brag posts and created a closet organizer for my craft/kid size room.  

I used:

(6) 1x12x6' pine for tower and shelving

(4)  1x4"x6' pine for all the cleats

(3) sets of closet rod holders

(2) 4' 1.25" wooden dowels

I primed everything outside after cutting the pieces, which took way too much spray primer - I should have just used brush on.  Then painted the finish coat in place using some good Benjamin Moore trim paint.

I'm happy with how it all turned out - errors and all.  

My two girls (9 and 12) share a room and their dressers (cheap from Ikea) were not only taking up too much space, but also falling apart!

I used Ana's closet organizer plan as inspiration for this, adding more shelves since they won't have any drawers to use.

All of their clothes fit (though its tight!) and they each have their own space, plus much more space to move in the rest of the room.

I made a google sketchup file to work with, but I'm not sure how to upload it?

Basically, I just bought 7 1x12 boards (6' length).

I used 4 of them as uprights: one on either side wall because I couldn't find any studs!?

Then one more is the top shelf (for storage of things they don't use often)

Then the final three were cut to make the shelves - I had very little waste.

One 6' wood dowel (1.25" diameter) for the closet rods. I screwed them directly into the vertical supports instead of using a bracket.

Additionally, I used a couple small 1x4 scraps to make a toe-kick for the middle bottom shelf and a brace at the top. I was going to use the top brace to attach the whole unit to the back wall, but it ended up being too tight a fit and too heavy to pull out to drill into it :) So I think its stable for now at least!

I chose to leave it unfinished because I was in a hurry and the boards I got (at Lowes) were really clean and smooth to start with. The girls have been using it for a few months so far and I don't see any problems with it (splinters, etc.)

I managed to get a picture while it is tidy (hardly ever) and also a picture of the curtains I made to replace the doors - much easier to see the whole space now, and still close it up when (always!) its not tidy.

I absolutely had a minor design change. But there was not a single plan I found with measurments! Can always count on Ana White's blog! I found FREE unfinished hardwood being scraped and I was able to use it as my table top. I found the large wheels on ebay for around $20, they are old heavy duty 10 inch lawn mower wheels. I bought the frame wood and plumbing hardware from lowes, and the 4 inch casters from a tractor supply company! I also used a finish from this blog. Had an amazing time building this table, can't wait to DIY some more!

This was a fun project to complete. I highly recommend adding a 1x3 or 1x4 in the middle of the back side to keep the 60" 1x boards straight. I used 1-1/4" screws and drilled pilot holes first. This kept all the long boards in line.

We made for our two oldest. This is our first couple project
Or rather a family project.

With some extra scraps of wood and paint, I tested my new miter saw by building this frame. I also finished it to match the green in the rustic media console cabinet that I had just built.

Custom love seats built

We had to get rid of our standard dressers awhile ago, since they were in awful shape. We tried only hanging clothes, but that was a disaster too (our daughter stood on the wire shelf). I was so excited to find these plans. The dresser is super sturdy and was easy to build. No more problems with standing on them, heck I could even stand on them.

The angle iron was really expensive, so we went with wood rails instead. It was super easy to do and really cheap.

I used the basic bunk bed plans from the site, but made it a bit taller (21.5") and fitted a drawer under the lower bunk. The girls can store some of their Maplelea doll clothes in it.

I built these tables for a friend in need. I enjoyed building these. Need these for my house now.

We had an ugly yellow/orange flowered couch and rocker in the living room when we bought this place. I usually build stuff, but he is much faster at it than I am, so he did it this time. Finally got rid of it and my husband built the 2x4 outdoor sofa set. I love them. If we need to, we can also take this outside for our annual family/friends reunion we have.

I watched the tutorial video first and then got right to it. My two, little boys played in the driveway while mommy rocked her off-square bevel cuts. I modified the 1x2 and instead used what I had on hand - extra 2x2s. Worked out great. Also, I used three reclaimed pallet boards for the top of the bench. I added an extra cross-support to handle the load.

I've always wanted a hutch on the dresser and this was the perfect match for what I wanted! I lengthened it to 48 in tall but followed the original plans other than that.

I built this mostly with scraps I had from other projects so I didn't follow the plans exactly.