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I wanted a simple bench for my yard during the summer. This was a fun, simple build with a little bit of extra style. I used a fence picket for the seat and added a center support underneath, since it was a bit bendy. Sanded the top really well before finishing. Built with Kreg jig.

I made a few changes to the chairs and the table plans.  Most notable, I added a storage box for chalk for the chalkboard table top.  The build was incredibly easy.  You could assemble the table and chairs in just a few hours.  

Had a great time making this table! Can’t wait to make some benches to go with it!

I built the reclaimed wood headboard for our master bedroom, and then found some awesome reclaimed-look stools at Pottery Barn on sale. About a month after that, Ana came out with her reclaimed wood bedside table plans. I was slightly bummed that I already had these cool stools, but then I realized that I had a whole guest room that I could build for! My guest room has a beach theme so I painted my tables white. The room is also kind of small, so I decided that I would put in one drawer and put in a shelf on the bottom. That way it wouldn't look so huge in the room. I love it! And I found these cool bronze starfish knobs at Lowe's. I got a little overzealous at times and I have pocket hole screws in places that are visible, but not that visible. It could be better. All in all, I'm very happy with the way it turned out.

This was a great plan to use!  We changed some of the measurements to fit our space and added a simple base to the bottom.  My inspiration was a picture of an old chippy mantle from a flea market.

We used the Dress Up cart plan, but altered it in a few ways. We added additional storage up top and used hooks instead of a bar with hangers. We also added a mirror on one end and wheels. Visit our blog for more photos!!

http://bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com/2011/09/sneak-peak-natalees-dress-up…

This a coffee table I built that is based on Pottery Barn's Rhys Coffee table and features and open shelf and six drawers. I modified the plans to include a top and changes to the drawer fronts. The original plans can be found here at Ana White's website: http://ana-white.com/2012/02/plans/rhyan-coffee-table

My very first woodworking project. Had to convert all plans to metric units and adapt to available wood stocks in Bucharest. If you want details, don't hesitate to contact me.

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.

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.

Table I built for my wife. She found it while browsing Ana's site. Loved it so much she wanted one for herself. Came out so nice we decided to make our puppy a version of her own.     

LOVE THIS SITE!!!!

I added four coats of polyurethane on top of a American Walnut stain.

I was just about to sketchup this plan and Ana beat me to it! YEAH! I made two yesterday afternoon.

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.

My husband I and I made this for our daughter for Christmas! It's so cute we couldn't wait and she's been sitting and playing at it ever since.  We are pretty novice and building and this was easy and fun for us to complete.  We will make another chair in the future, but for now we just did the one!

This was my first furniture build.  Wanted something a little more detailed, so did solid panels, and inset molding into the panels for depth.  I also wanted a taller footboard, so the panel is 18" high instead of the 15" that the plan showed.  Ended up adding some crown molding as well, but mostly to cover up my mistakes.  Also dressed up the side rails by covering them in a matching molding as well.  Didn't want to use box springs, so moved the slats up to the top of the rail, and spaced them with 2" gaps between slats to give maximum support to the mattress.  Since we have a small dog that I tend to trip over in the dark, I ran a 24' rope light along the interior side panels and footboard, and plugged into a wireless switch that I mounted to side of headboard, which I can turn on and off from bed.  Stained it with General Finishes Mahogany Brown and then two coats of poly.  Really happy with the way this turned out!  Can't wait to do some more building, thanks to Ana! :-)