Community Brag Posts
workbench
Built two of these workbenches using 2x4's I found in the dumpsters around my neighborhood. Tested out rustoleum stain for the tops. Covered really well in just one coat.
Clear lacquer
Comments
Fri, 09/09/2011 - 20:45
Nice workbench
Looks great, I like the look of the dark top, but it might make it harder to see small objects.
Tue, 02/21/2012 - 18:52
Beautiful!
I love how you took it one step further and stained the top. So beautiful!
Mon, 05/06/2013 - 06:49
Wow. Thank you for those
Wow. Thank you for those unbelievably kind words. I am not an architect though. My main profession was a service manager and now I'm unemployed and partially disabled. I just love to be creative and use my hands. I also love photography. I did all my work on nights and weekends. Again, thank you for the kind words.
Family Work Table
This was a project that I messed up and it actually turned out much better than the original idea. I wanted to to make a buffet/side-table for our dinning room but ended up measuring wrong and this turned into what it is now.
I am happy with the way it turned out. It was pretty simple to make as far as the design is concerned.
The woodwork involved was planing, cutting, sanding, etc and then there was bit of metal work like cutting and welding.
I love how the milk baskets tie things together.
Comments
Built in bookcase with lights
Built in bookcase with lighting and power outlets in cupboards for audio and DVD equipment to feed to the wall mounted tv (to the left).
The photo with the lights is when it was unfinished and I also decided that I didn't like the inset doors and so made new overlay ones. Now I have four doors I need to use on another project...
Comments
Twin Storage Bed
Built and shared by Romona Haney
Trestle Table
I was just about to sketchup this plan and Ana beat me to it! YEAH! I made two yesterday afternoon.
Comments
Wed, 09/14/2011 - 11:31
The table I didn't get to build!
Oh yeah! I love this - turned out so well! Please share painted photos too - just too cute for words!
Wed, 09/14/2011 - 11:51
Love this!
So glad you built this. I totally have it on my to-do list. Looks great!
Corner Cupboard in Cottage White
We made this piece 7' tall rather than 6' tall so that it would go well in our dining room, leaving the cabinet doors the same height but adjusting the upper shelves to fit.
Comments
Herringbone Table
This was a project I had been dying to try out as a way to challenge myself. I wanted to make a herringbone pattern on a table top. I built the legs around the Bois Rouge Saint Paul Table plans. The hardest part was milling on the wood and making it the same width and size but once I had all my pieces the process went pretty smoothly. The funy thing is I did not build this piece for anyone specific and now I have this beautiful table that is sitting unused in my garage. The next step is to sell it!!
Comments
Laundry Tower
I modified the plans from the favorite Bookshelf to fit my laundry baskets. Once I'm done painting, this will be installed in my master closet. (Finally all the dirty laundry off the floor!)
Shed Organization Projects - by Kelly Campbell
Awesome shed storage and organization shared by Kelly Campbell
Play Kitchen
I spent lots of time looking at all the photos posted on this site of people's amazing renditions of "Grace's Play Kitchen." I was so inspired by everyone's creativity! I found an old wooden play stove at a flea market and decided to make a matching sink. I took Ana's plans to the carpenter at the wood shop on the military base where I am stationed and asked if he could help me build a matching piece. We spent about 4 hours one Saturday building the sink. The carpenter had so much fun helping me, he suggested I build a matching refrigerator. So that was created in another couple hours the following Saturday. I did as much of the building as I could, but definitely had some help from the carpenter as I'm a novice. (Thanks, John!) I made the curtain and matching towels, but found the apron and chef's hat on Etsy. (Thanks, "SweetApronzNCupcakes"!). The play kitchen is in my kitchen, so my two year old daughter can pretend play while I'm working on meal preparation. Thanks again, Ana and all the creative folks who contributed ideas! I foresee many hours of play enjoyed by this play kitchen, and hope it can be passed on to future generations!
Comments
Sat, 09/24/2011 - 15:49
Looks great!
I really like the fridge and the knobs on the stove. They look great!
Benchwright Console
Made this for my lovely friends Melissa and Lance and their adorable little boy Rylin.
Twisty Table
Saw this clever side table on Pinterest. It's made out of 1 1x8x8. I was able to figure out how to build a jig for the table saw to suit the project and then it was easy peasy lemon squeezy from there.
Comments
Mon, 12/21/2015 - 09:41
This is so clever and would
This is so clever and would make an inexpensive yet first-rate gift! I love it...thanks for sharing.
Fri, 10/28/2016 - 08:40
twisty-table
I would love to build this unique table, but can't seem to find some actual plans with dimensions and jigs
Fri, 10/28/2016 - 08:45
twistytable
Would you please email me the plans for this table. Thanks so much
Abstract geometric feature wall!
Super easy weekend project!
I Decided to paint a feature wall in my kitchen! I’m really into geometric shapes right now and the next few projects I have planned will reflect this.
I used some skinny tape to mark my lines and then put yellow frog tape on each side of the skinny tape and then removed the thin tape in the middle that was marking my straight line, this way my lines were all the same thickness and it was a really easy way to make sure I liked my line placement. I tried to make sure i had no two lines parallel with each other so that my pattern looked random and abstract. To limit the gold paint from bleeding and make certain my lines would be as crisp as possible I did a first coat with navy (same as wall color) over the taped lines- this kinda seals up the edges of the tape with the wall. Taping my lines was the most tedious part of this project but once they were on, it was as easy as waiting for coats of paint to dry. And I love the finished product! Really adds a POP to our kitchen!
Check out the project on my Instagram, I will be posting some process photos and videos soon. @halfwayhandy
Navy - blue-grey slate
From Home Depot
William Sonoma inspire outdoor bench
This was one first project and I am very proud of it. It was challenging but I think it turned out beautiful and everyone who visits loves it. I built it out of cedar wood for better durability and protection against rain and the elements.
Comments
In reply to Beautiful Bench! by Ana White Admin
Wed, 02/01/2023 - 10:39
OMG! Ana liked it. You…
OMG! Ana liked it. You made my day. Thank you for responding.
Photo Ledge from $10 ledges, slightly modified
8 foot long photo ledge inspired by $10 ledges project plan, http://ana-white.com/2010/10/ten-dollar-ledges.html
I used a 1x4, 1x3, and a 1x2 and added some crown molding to the bottom for a little something extra.
Comments
Reclaimed Pine and Poplar
My friend saw the Gaby Kitchen Island that I posted on FB and asked me to make a wine display for him. I immediately went to Anna's site to look for a design. Added LED lights from IKEA.
Cabinet
Cabinet with adjustable shelf. Finished in an antique white effect. Gave it a coat of Grey stain first then painted with two coats of white sanding back after each coat. Top was stained Walnut and then painted grey and sanded back to show some of the walnut stain and the grain through. I left the inside natural color for contrast rather than having it all white .
Top was stained Minwax Walnut and then painted grey and sanded back to show some of the walnut stain and the grain through.
I left the inside natural color for contrast rather than having it all white
Caged Golf Ball Puzzle
This was a fun little project to make. The golf ball is trapped inside the 12 piece burr puzzle. As with all burr puzzles, there is a trick to solving it.
Build Instructions/Dimensions: https://www.instructables.com/id/Caged-Golf-Ball-Puzzle/
Video of Build: https://youtu.be/gcdd7ZAYNTo
Solution: https://youtu.be/IjHByz2_xMk
Comments
Ana White Admin
Mon, 12/12/2022 - 12:43
Beautiful entryway table!
Thank you for sharing, it looks amazing!