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Console table I made for my entry. 

This was my first project inspired by Pottery Barn and while shopping in a local furniture store we realized the cost to have something very similar would cost $1500-$2000. This table was cut and prepped in my garage and then transported to my daughters house in my car and assembled and finished there. The bench is constructed from left over boards. I choose not to use 2X4 legs but rather opted for 4x4's. The length was shortened to 5' for a cross bar was not neccessary. I used carriage bolts to attach the legs to the shirt in case they ever needed to be disassembled. The top is not glued on, only PH screws used. This has been a very satisfying first project, thanks Ana for showing me the way to having lovely homemade furniture that really impresses, is very well made and for a fraction of the cost.

This is my version of the pedastal table.

We took the plan from Ana and instead of the wood X's on the sides, we changed it to rope. We stained it a dark brown so this just gave it some more dimension... we love it!!

The farmhouse bed was the first project I tackled. Although it's far from perfect, learned so much and I love, love, love it!

The crib was our last build project for our daughter's cowgirl nursery. My husband knew he wanted to build the crib long before we knew we were pregnant.

As a mechanical design engineer, he found crib dimensions online that put together a design of what we wanted in CAD. We wanted the end panels to look like barn doors. We also wanted the slat sides to look like the metal on a horse stall. This gave us the overall look we wanted for our cowgirl room!

We also built together a side table, closet system, barm bookshelf, and dresser/changing table. I cannot take any credit for the crib. This was all my husband's work. Excited to bring our daughter home to her complete nursery soon!

Easy to make thank you for the plans.

Fastened together with Kreg screws, and glue. I chose to put the pocket holes on the inside and back so they wouldn't show on the bottom. This does make the ledge a little less deep. Easy project for a rainy day !

TV Toy Armoire 3/4 size

I modified the 3 drawer open console table design to fit in a somewhat narrower space.

My take on the shiplap fireplace. Also, the blanket ladder was inspired by plans here as well (I think). - Ryan C.

Purchase poplar wood from Home Depot, was unable to find all pieces of wood in pine. Cut according to plan, sanded, used kreg jig for joints, (forgot wood glue until last piece). 

Built this for about $16! Fun wonderful project! Thanks Ana

I built this table for a friend using 4x4s instead of the doubled 2x4s and incorporated built-in cooler tubs below. Finished with Varathane "Aged Barrel" stain and a few coats of spar varnish. - Ryan S

After building a small dinghy, and a slightly longer pirogue, I was ready to build something else. I was looking at another boat, but to save my marriage my lovely wife suggested something more... practical. So my summer project was a surprise loft bed for my 12 year old son. He was staying with his grandparents for most of the summer so I had a month or so to work on it. This was my first piece of furniture and I'm very proud of it.

I did modify the plans a bit. I added a shelf to use as a nightstand, because you need a place for your water bottle, book, tissues, etc.

I made the desktop significantly deeper so that it was more useable.

I moved the ladder to the end of the bed and made it wider.

I added a towel bar to one end.

I added a drawer under the desktop.

and lastly I put corkboard on the side of the bookcase.

First project, so fun!

This is a hope chest I made for my step daughter this Christmas it is made intirely out of pallet wood except for the frame which I used 1by4 by 8 pine board