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This is agreat project to cut your teeth on. Even though this was very roughly put together, the end reult was still furniture-worthy.

Modified wide cabin dresser with metal full extension drawer slides on the bottom of the drawers. The extra set of drawers on the bottom were added to give more space for storage.

This was a great plan to follow. I made a few modifications such as adding a back wall that I painted with chalk paint so my daughter can draw to her hearts content. I also added a bit above the door so we can post messages such as her name or "girls only". I decided to skip the stairs being storage thinking it would simply be a junk collector and added a small step at the top as she found it a bit too high to get into her bed. Finally the painting took sometime as I used cabinet quality paint for durability but it's a bit tricky to work with. As a final touch I installed LEDs from Costco on the interior ceiling and back top rail all controlled by a remote with over 20 colors to choose from and adjusting brightness. Can't wait for my next project.

My mother lives with me and we loved the Pallet Shelf Project and made a back door shelf/coat rack. Then, task maker that she is, she decided we need a spice rack in the kitchen, and viola. Still needs another coat of minwax, but should be ready to hang tomorrow! Thanks Ana!

I used Ana's plans, but switched things around a little as I went. I wanted something fancy for my bunny to hang in when I'm not home. The biggest modification I made for a bunny was the bottom. I wasn't happy with the stability of the chicken wire even though my bunny is just a few pounds. I used a more solid plastic called plaskolite ( you can find it in the lighting section of Lowes) We are planning on adding levels for the bunny as well as a cloroplast tray to fit the bottom since bunny poo can get stinky. We took about 2 weeks to complete this project and it was definitely a learning experience! We also tried to cut costs by getting some of the wook and backing from Habitat for Humanity! 

We also made the little bed with the leftover wood from this project :-)

Built for my new baby girl! Followed the plans with a few modifications. Used dadoes for the drawer bottoms. Added bracing for attaching the drawer slides. Used an old door for the top!

My 1st build ...I'm quite happy with it and hooked on building! I made this for storage in my puzzle room. - Elva Boots

I wanted to add a little homey touch to my ledges so I burned a saying into one of the two ledges in each pair. My husband and I used the plan for the Ten Dollar Ledges and instead of painting, we finished them with Stain/Finish in one.

I saw many different sliding door projects online, so I did my own spin on one. I was able to get several old pallets for free (pine and oak). I went to Lowes and bought a few 2x3s which I used as the frame, and the track hardware which was only $13! Most doors I see are mounted from the wall, but since I have 7' ceilings downstairs I mounted mine from the ceiling. This project only took about 4 hours total and cost about $40 when you figure in costs for screws, stain, etc. The most difficult part was taking apart the pallets. Using a reciprocating saw with a 12'' demolition blade is the best way to take them apart. Thanks for the idea Ana.

modified a bit to add 2 drawers and only 1 shelf, also make with 6" overhang around for stools or chairs.

This took only two hours!  I couldn't believe how easy it was.  I used cabinet grade plywood from another project and left over paint.  The shelves are actually six inches rather than four inches and they feel very sturdy.

I have been looking for ways to use the live edge walnut from our property. I adapted Ana's side table plans to make several tables.
I used select 2x2 pine and painted the legs bronze to coordinate with our windows.

Full Instructions HERE

What you will need to build this DIY Welcome Post:

1. 4 x4 Fence Post Cut: 30 inches long 1×6 down to make 2 5 1/2″x5 1/2″ squares and 2 4 1/2″x 4 1/2″ square.
2. Different Widths of wood cut into squares. For the three tear welcome post I have 3 different sized squares. They measure: SMALL: 5 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches MEDIUM: 7 1/2 by 7 1/2 inches LARGE: 9 1/2 by 9 1/2 inches.
3. Single Hook
4. Long wood screws & Drill
5. Stain
6. Rust-Oleum Varathane Outdoor Classic Clear Water Based Spray, Gloss Finish
7. Wood Glue
8. Orbital Sander or some muscle & some sand paper
9. Wood filler (not required)

Full instructions on how I put this together on my blog.

Built this table 11 feet long with live edge sinker cypress. Hand rubbed 12 coats of tung oil, then finished with Waterlox satin.

A 36" sink base is the center, flanked by two 18" cabinets made by modifying the 21" base cabinet plan.