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Kitchen Renovation thanks to Ana-White
The ongoing saga of our cruddy old kitchen is finally over, for the most part. We attempted the quick fix and failed and now with a little time, knowledge and cash we think we finally got it right. Our ceilings are lower than the average house so we couldn't buy stock cabinets. We custom made everything and added some accessories. All thanks to Ana-White!! You are so awesome!!
For more photos etc... just visit:
http://buckleyjournal.blogspot.com/2013/07/kitchen-reno-redo-20.html
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Tue, 07/16/2013 - 13:45
It's absolutely perfect!
Amazing job, MCBuckle! Off to click over to read more about it
Thu, 07/18/2013 - 23:16
Guts and glory!
You've got guts AND glory! :) Wish I had the confidence a year ago to build our kitchen cabinets. I hired a friend of a friend. It took months for him to build the 5 bases, then he took another job and left our kitchen without doors and drawers. If he doesn't come this weekend like he promised, I'm revving up our circular saw and growing some guts myself.
Thank you for the inspiration. (Oh, I was not able to post a comment on your blog. When it asked me to type in the code to prove I am not a robot or web spider, the submit comment button was missing.)
Fri, 07/19/2013 - 05:48
Thanks Yvonne!
Go for it!! Trust me, if I could do it anybody can.
And thanks for the heads up, I think I fixed the comment issue!
My biggest project to date.
I made this bar several years ago after returning from a deployment to Iraq. I used the spillway as a convenient location for some of my military award coins. At this point I had little in the way of skill so it is rough but everything else being equal, it turned out just fine for the garage man cave.
Bedside End Tables
These are made from the three drawer plans but modified the size to meet our needs and used planks for shelves instead of drawers. Painted white and black gel stain.
UPDATE FROM ANA - We have received MANY requests for this plan and have created a plan inspired by this post here.
Shopping List (for ONE bedside table) + Tools
- 1 - 1x2 @ 6 feet long
- 5 - 1x4 @ 8 feet long
- 2 - 2x2 @ 8 feet long
- 1-1/4" and 2-1/2" pocket hole screws
- 1-1/4" brad nails
- wood glue
- Kreg Jig
- Compound Miter saw
- Drill
- Brad Nailer (18 guage)
Cut List (for ONE bedside table)
- 4 - 1x2 @ 14" - Side panel trim
- 8 - 1x4 @ 23-1/4" - Side panels
- 4 - 2x2 @ 27-1/4" - Legs
- 6 - 2x2 @ 14" - Shelf support
- 8 - 1x4 @ 17" - Shelves
- 5 - 1x4 @ 18" - Top
Cut 1x4s and 1x2s with miter saw. Layout side panel 1x4s as shown above. Measure and cut 1x2 to length. Nail the 1x2 to the 1x4s, two nails per overlap with glue. Make sure your side panels are square. Build two.
Drill 3/4" pocket holes on inside edge of 1x4 ends as shown above. Cut 2x2s with compound miter saw. Attach to the 2x2 legs with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.
Set Kreg Jig to 1-1/2" setting. Drill 1-1/2" pocket holes on end of each 2x2, one per end. Attach to 2x2s with wood glue as shown above.
Cut 1x4 shelf boards with compound miter saw. Nail and glue to the inside of the project as shown above.
Cut 1x4 top boards with compound miter saw. Nail and glue to top with 1-1/4" nails and wood glue.
If you wish to add a back, measure and cut from 1/4" plywood and attach with 3/4" brad nails.
Two coats of ebony gel stain
Comments
Mon, 02/12/2018 - 16:24
Is there plans for this one?
Is there plans for this one? Its gorgeous and I'd love to build it!
In reply to Is there plans for this one? by laurahamer07
Thu, 06/07/2018 - 15:37
Nightstand plans
Hello, this nightstand was built using these plans http://www.ana-white.com/2011/06/reclaimed-wood-look-bedside-table instead of adding drawers the builder added shelves. The shelves can be 3/4" plywood or 1x boards.
In reply to bedside end tables by karenlouder
Thu, 06/07/2018 - 15:40
Nightstand plans
Hello, this nightstand was built using this plan, but instead of drawers, simply measure and cut shelves to fit from 3/4" plywood. http://www.ana-white.com/2011/06/reclaimed-wood-look-bedside-table
Wed, 07/24/2019 - 09:24
Bedside Tables
It's taken us a couple of weekends, but we finished our bedside table. We made two, but one still needs painting.
Thank you for the plans. We had a great deal of fun and learning experience making these.
Want to see it? https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2830583376957272&set=pcb.283058…
Two Story 18" or American Girl Dollhouse
My husband and I made this for our 7 year old granddaughter's birthday. She loved it!! As always, your plans are step by step and easy to follow. Thank you!!!
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Sat, 02/26/2022 - 10:25
Beautiful dollhouse!
A gift that will be treasured for years! Thank you for sharing:)
First Tryde Side Table
Love the simple look of this collection! This was my first table to do. I will be doing more...such a great and sturdy table. The wood is absolutely beautiful stained too!
Cedar Planter Boxes
They were simple to make and the plan was easy to follow. The only modification I made was adding the 1x3 topper in place of the longer legs sticking out of the top.
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Fri, 07/19/2013 - 06:36
These are great!
Adding these to my to-do list for spring (yes, I plan ahead). I'm thinking of elevating and elongating them to fit around a bay window.
Wood Robot
Simple project made from scrap wood.
See Build Instructions here:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Robot/
Robot Animation:
Modified grandy console
Built a smaller version of the grandy console with slot in the top for a sound bar. This was my first time using barn door hardware. Was a good time.
Whiskey/ Wine Bar
Whiskey on the left, Wine rack & glass holders on the right with storage in the middle. Frame built mostly with Pine, painted with Peppercorn Grey. Cherry tabletop with live edge. Finished with boiled linseed oil and semi-gloss polyurethane. A whiskey Bar should be fun! Stick on lights in each bay battery powered, comes with remote with many color options.
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Gallery Shelves: Wall of Awesome
The Gallery Shelves were just the thing to refresh our front room.
Kentwood Nightstands #My First Project
This was my first project I did this many months back and I have just now started to put up brags after getting into building furniture for about 8 months now. This project was much easier than I expected and I did the build out in about two hours. When I did this project all that I had tool wise was a mitre saw, a drill, and a tape measure so if you want a project that uses minimal tools this one would be a great one to start with! I think that I spent around $125 on this bedside table and that number is a little bit higher because I used all premium wood because it was my first project. I stained it with Jacobean oil based stain and then I used the polycrylic finish (both by minwax) which turned out great I think!
polycrylic clear coat finish
Mud Room Family Clothes Closet
Our son built this based off of these plans. He had to make the corner hanging areas smaller to fit our area, but we were still able to use this space for hanging items.
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Outdoor Sectional (modified park bench)
This is a modified version of Ana's park bench. Had a large deck, with plenty of room for a sectional.
I basically built two benches. One with an extended back (to create the back for the side of the second), and modified the front leg to sit under the frame, to allow the second bench to sit flush. I used lag bolts to attach them together on the seat base. Using lag bolts allows it to be easily taken apart for moving.
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These Chairs
Love these chairs!!!
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Deck Chairs
These were so simple, and SO FUN to build! These were done all while having a schools out party, and an evening outdoor movie with kids running wild! I really liked building them, and can't handle how cute they are! I used pocketholes and also brads and glue. Pretty sturdy, but I think I will use harder wood for them next time. We went to a cabin over Memorial Day, and we ended up leaving them for the owner because we thought they were so cute on her deck! My finish was super easy and fast because I wanted them finished so I stained, and dry painted then set them in the front to dry out in the sun, sealed with poly and TADA, DECK CHAIRS!!
queen sized bed for my twin sized son
My son wanted a bigger bed so when his friends and cousins sleep over they dont have to squeeze into his twin. My son is 12 by the way, so when I got a king I gave him my queen. I needed to raise it up because I knew I wanted to build a trundle to put under it. This bed is pretty heavy, very sturdy (even with 5 kids sleeping on it or jumping on it) I took the idea from my Malm bed from ikea but its a lot heavier and stronger
Reclaimed look headboard with vinegar and steel wool finish
Used a vinegar and steel wool solution. Also put some six inch 1x6 3 inches from the bottom as a bracket to mount to a full bed frame. If I later upgrade to a queen I will but the wood bracket flush and reattach
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Wed, 08/05/2015 - 05:44
Vinegar Steel Wool Stain
Your finish really compliments the wood. Very impressive.
Patio table
Thanks for all the ideas. Wanted to share my build with everyone.
Outdoor Sofa
This was our first big project with our Kreg Jig. We adapted the plans to make the sofa 8' long. On Friday night, my husband did all the cuts and I pre-painted everything. With the help of our son, we had the whole sofa built in a few hours on Saturday morning. I puttied the visible holes, did a second coat of paint, and made custom cushions. The plans were very easy to follow. I followed the others' advice about pre-painting and assembling the back on a perfectly level surface. It came out better than I expected and it's super comfortable!
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Sun, 04/10/2022 - 10:33
WOW Gorgeous!
Thank you for sharing, it looks amazing! Would love to hear how you made the cushions.:)
Mon, 04/11/2022 - 07:44
I want this one
I want the plans for this one! I like this style a lot better. I really like how the bottom cushions are at a slant. I suck at modifying plans.
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Ana White Admin
Sat, 02/05/2022 - 21:39
WOW.
That is amazing!
Ana White Admin
Sat, 02/05/2022 - 21:39
WOW.
That is amazing!