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File Cabinet based on Eco Office File Base Plans
I got tired of wrestling with my old filing cabinet and decided to build one that would stand up to regular use. Based on the AW plan noted, I build this out of 3/4" plywood. The drawer faces are 1/2" birch plywood and the hardware is salvaged from old kitchen cabinets. Overall dimensions are slightly modified to fit my space. Painted the cabinet box flat black and because the birch faces have such an interesting swirl, I used clear poly for the drawers. Fun project that works well and looks great.
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Thu, 04/21/2022 - 14:48
Great cabinet!
Thank you for sharing, that looks so much better than the alternative file cabinets, well done!
Hailey's Bed - Avery's Edition:)
My wife and I had another baby girl and Avery was moving out of her crib into a big girl bed. Definitely didn't want to buy cheap so after seeing some amazing plans on Ana-White.com, I had to build it myself. I loved the storage this bed had to offer and the simple look of the large headboard and footboard. I got started, and because of my scheduling i had this built in two weekends but total of about 10-12 hours. Very glad I did it. My daughter loves it, wife was impressed and now one crib free for little baby Vida!
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Fri, 06/10/2011 - 10:49
So fabulous! I'm so happy
So fabulous! I'm so happy this bed worked for you, we love it in Grace's room too! Thank you so much for sharing!
Sat, 06/11/2011 - 21:37
I've been begging my husband
I've been begging my husband to help me make these beds for my daughters :( Your wife and daughter are lucky
Sat, 06/11/2011 - 22:13
Still not finished... Any ideas?
Thanks again Ana! I think I'm the lucky one. My wife has been supportive of me doing little projects and my daughter loves the bed. So, I built the bed but haven't found an applique like on Hailey's bed that is appropriate for a 2 1/2 year old or one that I like. I thought about different things to spice up the headboard but don't want it to look tacky. Any ideas?
Sat, 06/11/2011 - 22:18
Hmm not sure I could suggest
Hmm not sure I could suggest anything specific but personally I think it should be something the child won't grow out of. I have a 2yo and a 3yo and they like a different character color etc almost every day. So make sure its something your daughter won't grow out of too quickly.
Wed, 06/15/2011 - 20:52
I am about to paint my
I am about to paint my daughters storage bed. I too designed and added a footboard and hope the headboard she has looks ok. Yours turned out great. Good job!
In reply to I am about to paint my by redhead_61
Wed, 06/15/2011 - 22:08
Thanks
You're too nice. Thanks for the feedback. I read some posts prior to building and added 3 inches to the footboard to keep the mattress from sliding off as easily. Hope to see your bed on here soon. I'm looking forward to it.
Sat, 03/03/2012 - 14:34
Headboard legs
We were thinking about putting a cork board on there so that our daughter could pin her work on there. It probably wouldn't happen until much later, but it's definitely an option. Maybe some vinyl letters?
Table that hubby love :)
I wanna replace the wobbly coffee table that we just bought a couple years ago. I hate factory made furnitures because they don't last long plus they are so expensive and poorly made. For a military wife that just graduated, saving money is a big deal for me. Hubby don't have any clue that I wanted to buy a rustic sturdy coffee table. I ask my friend to give me a lift to go to the store since I don't have my own car. And bought stuff that I needed after I researched and came across this website. Hubby came home with a finished product and he was so happy with it. Its very sturdy and now he requested to have a kitchen table with a matching hutch or china cabinet. Thank you Ana for giving us plans that can help us save money and high-end looking furnitures! God bless you and your family.
2 coats of Minwax Polyurethane Clear Semi-Gloss
Playhouse Loft Bed
This project was well worth the time and money invested. It is very sturdy. I expect that it will last for many years.
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Farm House Queen Bed
Made this bed using 4x4's and 2x4's from some large pallets we acquired. The rest of the wood I had to buy. I had to make some adjustments as our mattress was not a true queen. I loved making this project. This is a great plan.
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Marlee's Table and Chairs
I modified the Clara table and a few of the chair plans to come up with Marlee's new set. I had scrap 2x2s, 1x6s and 1x3s from the Lydia Toddler Bed and so I modified the dimensions a bit and used 3 boards 1x6 and 2 1x3 to make up the table top. The chairs are a combination of the Four Dollar Stackable Chair and the Classic Chairs Made Simple. I kept splitting the wood on the legs for the Four Dollar chair, so I modified the plan to have the legs 2x2 like the table and bed. It was a lot of trial and error but I finally got it right... The only thing was I had already cut the seat slats to size so I used them as the seat supports and so I only had to purchase two 2x3x6, other wise every thing else was scrap.
She was so excited to see it... we already had 3 tea parties!! Thanks to you Ana for your inspiration. I so can't wait to start the doll high chair for Marlee's next surprise!!!
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Modified Benchmark media console
The plans were totally wonderful!
This was the first major build since building the clara table and chair. So I am pretty much a novice. Toughest part was keeping things square. Even though it is far from perfect, we just totally love it.
I left the top shelf open for media requiring remotes and changed the doors to look like apothecary doors.
I ended up having to make the doors twice because the first time I used 3/4" plywood with 1/2" strips for the faux doors. The door was so thick - I couldn't find hinges anywhere that would work. So I redid the doors with 1/2" plywood and 1/4" strips. Used the same hinges Ana suggests.
Table top - Rustoleum Kona with Minwax poly in semi gloss.
Knobs are from Hobby lobby.
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Sun, 07/28/2013 - 17:03
Great looking project!
Looks awesome, love the finish and the apothecary doors!
Outdoor sofa
sofa
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Table, Desk, Chair and Toybox!
Many DIY wood projects by Ronnie!
A "Kitchen Island" For our Deck
We needed a prep area for our BBQ, so I decided to use the plans for the Simple Kitchen Island. I made it a little bit narrower (20 inches rather than 24), and added drawer pulls to hang up our BBQ tools. It's coming in very handy!
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Wed, 06/15/2011 - 19:01
So Exciting!
Love how you used the plan! It looks great, and I bet it's a great prep-station and buffet area.
Mantel Headboard - Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and DIY Tufting
I love this headboard :)
We finally completed the tufting portion of the mantel headboard tonight and it looks great! Anna's design was easy to follow and the tufting part was easier than I thought...I followed http://www.cape27blog.com/2013/03/tufted-headboard-tutorial/ for the tufting portion.
Can't wait for the next project!
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Logan Entertainment Center
Hello everyone! I built the Logan entertainment center for our apartment and it is amazing! I used Ana's plans with a few modifications. This was the first projected I finished and while it's not perfect, I love it and I learned a lot in the process. Because I was learning to build as I went, it might have taken me longer than someone who has more experience. I built this project over several months and it took a long time, but it was totally worth it. Check out more details about my experience over at my blog.
Parson's bookshelves in white
This is our first project! My Husband did most of the work but was a team effort in places. We wanted shelves that we could easily make with the very limited selection of cuts available in Botswana (really only construction lumber around). We modified the width of the shelves to what was available, increased the height a bit so more of a console and shortened it to get the best use of timber. I did not want it looking too modern so went with white and distressed edges to keep it comfortable. Construction did not take very long but finishing took a while due to 3 coats needed.
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The Magic Tree House
We adapted these plans to build our treehouse, I hope it's not too much of a stretch for brag posts! Every kid seems to have two wishes: a fort or tree house and a secret passage way. Or is it just my kids? Turns out we live in the desert and trees are hard to come by. Our solution? Build a tree house in the house. Why not!? Our magic tree house is well used and well loved. This is one of those projects that simmered and in my mind trying to think of the perfect way to build the thing. The stuff our parents built and played in was a hodge podge of left over wood and their own creations, crooked construction and messy paint. So, I set the perfect aside and dove in. The only things our tree house really needs to be is safe and fun. Most families try to find indoor activities for the winter, but in the desert it is so blazing hot we need indoor retreats in the summer. This tree house is the solution a gagillion times over! Thank you Ana!
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Sat, 08/03/2013 - 07:40
This is great! What a fun
This is great! What a fun escape and it looks like those boys are loving it!
A variation on the theme - double pedestal breakfast table.
We needed a smaller breakfast area table and I found this mid century Drexel oval table top resting in my garage. Variations include - used 1x4 select pine instead of 2x4's for a tighter more finished fit. Used 5x7 pre-made shelf brackets for supports. Nice elegant trim pieces and saved much time rather than shaping 2x8's.
Very happy with with the results. Thanks Ana for the plans.
Sliding Door Console to replace split level railing
My wife wanted to get rid of a railing above our steps and wanted some additional storage. I had this plan saved but though about doing something smaller. Once I realized that wasn't going to work, I decided to go with this plan. It worked great.
Captain Lydia!
Bed based of Ana's Lydia plan.
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Fri, 06/24/2011 - 06:32
wonderful!
What a great job! Did you build the drawer unit as a separate piece? I was recently asked to build a big girl bed for my niece who has a storage limited bedroom, so this could be a great solution for her...
In reply to wonderful! by ohiomomma
Sat, 06/25/2011 - 08:27
I actually bought the under
I actually bought the under bed storage unit on craigslist as I didn't want to mess up all the places I could have not getting it square. But, yes, it is a complete separate unit that then I build the head/foot boards.
Fri, 12/16/2011 - 07:02
DIY, Recycled and Repurposed. Perfect!
You've done a fabulous job on this. Well done!