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I really wanted some outdoor furniture but did not want to spend the thousands for a sectional. I used this plan and created the entire sectional for less than $500!

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Industrial chandelier for our dining room made from black iron pipe pieces from Lowes and some leftover black walnut scraps. It was a sometimes frustrating design-as-you go project that required loads of help from my electrical engineer husband. Love how it finally turned out!

I loved this plan, but needed to cut down the size. I added fabric to the side panels to make it a little prettier. I had my ply cut at Home Depot, but cut all of the rest of the wood with my little had miter box, which added a lot more time to the process, but it was worth it! More details on my blog. Great plan, as always, Ana!

I built this headboard to coordinate with the nightstand, tv console and blanket ladder I had previously built. We recently purchased a King size bed and found ourselves in desparate need of a furniture makeover. I modified the plans to fit our bed, and wanted a beefier look so I used a combination of twelve 1x6s and three 1x4s as opposed to only using 1x4s for the panel back. I also used 1x6s for the trim as well. Legs were made of 1x4s, doubled up at the bottom for additional support. I built it so that the legs could bolt to the bedframe using lag bolts. I also wanted it to be a bit taller so I increased the height to 56" tall.

Simple picture frame made from old scraps of wood I found laying around. 

When my wife and I bought our new house, our little apartment-size table looked dumb in our new dining room. With the help of Ana White's plans, my first ever building project was a great success. The project took some extra time because I was doing it by myself in the afternoons and whenever I found the chance. The plans were for a 9ft table and matching bench, but our dining room wasn't quite that big. I shaved about 14 inches off the length and planed the boards for a flat surface (making the table and bench slightly narrower.) As an absolute amateur, I cannot stress how important the use of the Kreg Jig was for this project! With a little bit of patience, love, and faith in yourself, you can do anything you put your mind to. I am so honored to have built the table at which my children will grow up sitting. Thank you, Ana White!

What a great little feeder! I didn't put mine in the window yet, because the screens are on for the summer. I screwed a metal flange into the bottom of the bird feed then screwed a metal pipe into the flange. Then put it in the ground under the window.  I'll add the suction cups and put it in the window in the fall.  I love watching the birds!

I made this awesome step stool for my daughter to be able to reach things a little bit better. It works perfectly. And the heart adds the perfect touch, don't you think?

fun to make!

I love Ana's plan for lockers!  This project is so rewarding and was very straight forward to build.  I added a fourth locker and a shoe bench to accomodate my children.  I also added a toekick behind the face frame so things won't get lost underneath.   Instead of using 1 x 12's, I ripped plywood into 4 equal strips.  They came out to be slightly less than 12 inches each as you have to account for the saw blade.  Each locker has three hooks, a place for shoes, and a bin for winter gear.  I made the fabric bins and bench cushion following online tutorials.  I set the hooks according to the height of my children, so even my youngest can hang up her things.  This project took me about a week and a half to complete, including the sewing portion.  It is very sturdy and the 1x4's along the back allowed me to attach the unit to several wall studs.  I placed the 1x4's(with hooks) low enough that the heavy backpacks will also have the shelf for support.    The shoe bench measures 48" in length at the longest point.  It is the same depth as the locker unit and fits perfectly behind the locker face frame.  Thank you so much for your wonderful plan!