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My first project! I modified the plan to make the island 2'x3' instead of 2'x4' and also added a second shelf. It was definitely a learning experience, but I'm happy with how it turned out!

I think it is human nature that in the bathroom nothing is ever returned to its proper place in the cabinet or drawers. Everything has a place on the counter. Well it looks kind of messy so I decided to try to organize just a bit. I figured that if a person is OK with laying something on the counter they might actually put it in a designated slot if their arm movement was the same as before.

So I just came up with a simple box that is 22" long and 7" wide and it contains 12 cubby holes or slots of varing sizes. Two have holes in their tops to put toothbrushes and razors. By the way since I live in a 60+ year old home that has never been updated the original toothbrush holder will no longer hold modern toothbrushes.

The picture can give you some idea of how it is supposed to work.

I took 1x4s from the scrap pile and re-sawed them using a band saw to produce a number of fairly thin (about 5/16" ) thickness boards. Then through trial and error plus a lot of measuring of toiletry items I came up with the final product. The size of the box and the internal cubby holes and slots are really just a guess in hopes it is functional. It is held together with Tightbond II glue and some copper nails in strategic locations.

I loved the Reclaimed Wood Night Stand so much that I needed a dresser to match.  Virtually the same just added a single drawer height and widened. 

I modified these plans a little. I added some tongue and groove breadboard ends, and used Rockler table top fasteners to attach the top. I worked on it in my spare time after work a couple days a week for about a month. I'm happy with the overall outcome!

I recently made the end table and console table from the "Rustic X" collection and those were my very first wood projects that I have EVER done. I think I am addicted now! I have had NO experience in working miter saws, kreg jigs and barely drills before this. If I can do it, anyone can do it :)

My husband and I made this table over a weekend and I am very excited about how it turned out. I was inspired by the color and size (and chairs!) of Sawgrasshomegirl "weathered grey fancy x farmhouse table with extensions" and I used the classic minwax stain. Thank you so much to Anna White and Sawgrasshomegirl for their plans, ideas, and inspiration!

Followed the plan exactly, with the exception of the stain. I mixed a walnut and rosewood stain to give it a little more warmth/red.

This was so easy to make and it's so sturdy and beautiful. Rough cut cedar using 3" exterior decking screws and wood glue. Had a blast making it with my wife. 

This was my first attempt at building anything. Ever. I am fairly pleased with how it turned out. There was a bit of uneveness on the back side of the table, where the top joined with the back and where the back joined one of the side pieces. They were hardly noticeable and I was able to sand it down. All joints on the front side of table were prefectly aligned, though. I don't know if the wood was uneven or if it was just an error that was likely due to my less-than-ideal work space. You can check out my blogspot for pictures of the completely finished project.

My husband recently designed and built our daughter's crib. After looking online and measuring another crib to make sure he had the rail spacing just right he came up with a plan and built it over a few weekends. He also built the changing station and will later build an armoire for her room as well.

We had some additional kids coming over and I needed to build them quickly.

We love this desk and customized the heck outta it.

This is our version of the potting table all made with free materials. We love it!!!

As the Superkids are getting older, I'm slowing trying to reclaim neglected areas of our home and make them a bit more stream lined and organized.
(I love organization! It is another true passion of mine.)
Anyway, while Stumbling I ventured upon the site Ana-White.com loaded with FREE easy furniture plans. Upon seeing a laundry storage option, my heart fell for a clean and crisp laundry basket sorter.

Previously, in my laundry area was this chrome rolling cart which housed my mismatched laundry baskets and other miscellaneous items. It was sturdy and served it purpose.

Now, I have all beautiful white baskets all lined up ready to sort all my laundry. Thank you to Superman who surprised me on Father's Day by cutting all the pieces for me so we could get it all screwed together. I love it!

- Purchased 6 laundry baskets at Wal-Mart @ $2.75 each.
- Scrap Melamine in white left over from another project.
- Left over drywall screws.
- Some light weight Spackle.
- 1 small bottle of craft paint from Hobby Lobby on sale after the holidays for 19 cents.