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This is the first dresser that I have ever made. There was a learning curve, but not much. It was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy it!

This was my very first woodworking project that didn't involve making a sign or wooden cutout; so very gratifying to see it all come together.  I enjoyed adding some simple touches from other users (planked head/footboard) as well as my own (router ogee cut around the head and footboard tops).  Very happy with how it turned out and we will see how well it sleeps!

My husband and I made this bed, using the twin farmhouse bed plans, for our daughter's third birthday. It was fairly easy to do and we got the building part done in one day. It was a big success!!

I ended up making three sets of these pedestals this month!

One set was for my In-laws, one for a friend and finally one for us. The two sets I gave away have a 12.5" opening underneath to accomodate two laundry baskets stacked inside each other for a total of six which is pretty good for most households. Our pedestal could only have a 9" opening due to the overhead cabinets in our laundry room so the shelf will not accomodate standard laundry baskets which is kind of a bummer.

I kept one pedestal fairly minimalistic because it's going into a laundry room off an outside patio, I added a bit of quarter round trim all the way around the top edge to act as a guard rail just in case the washer or dryer tries to travel off the platform.

The other two I trimmed out identically they just have different post heights to fit the space they are intended for. I used a little more trim than on the first pedestal, I believe it's window sash trim. Just as on the first pedstal I wanted a guard rail of sorts so I left the window sash trim with about a 1/4" reveal on the three visible sides and used quartter round on the back.

I used a very heavy black rubber runner I found at Home Depot which is sold by the foot on top of each pedestal as an additional water barrier and vibration dampner. I think this finished it off and really works well, I'm very glad I decided to add that.

My version was inspired by Ryans modification of the original plan so thanks to Ryan and Ana for these awesome pedestals, my wife, In-laws and friend love them!

Fancy X Farmhouse bench with pine base and poplar seat. Minwax Honey stain. 

Loved this project! Bench made from old barn wood to put at the foot of your bed for extra storaage. 

I built this to hold my son's toys, which seem to multiply by the day.  It's very sturdy and has lots of storage room.  I printed out the lettering on paper, put the paper on top of the wood, and traced over it hard to create an impression on the wood.  I then used the feight lines as a guide to paint the name.  

SIMPLE MODERN BAR

I modified this plan to use wood that I had and also a piece of kitchen counter top that was left over from my daughters new house.  

We used Anna's outdoor Sofa plans, which were very easy to read. For wood, we kept costs low by using pressure treated wood, and staining it with Minwax Colonial Walnut stain. We did use the lumber cutting service at Home Depot- only $15 for the cuts, and it made the project time very quick.  The cushions were from Lowes, and throw pillows were purchased the previous season at Homesense. We are so happy with how it turned out. Thanks, Anna!

This was my first Ana White project! I didn't do the x's on the ends, obviously, and it's both taller and wider than the plans in order to fill up the giant space along our back wall. I notice the glue blobs that didn't stain, and the decorative hardware was trickier than I expected, but it was fun to build... and totally functional :)

Thanks so much for the plan!

Welcome to our labor of love. This is our first build and while my bf did most of the work, it was a great project for us as a couple. It was definitely work, but well worth it. We love the way it fits perfectly in our courtyard and people keep commenting on how high-end it looks. Thanks for the plan, Ana! The project took a little longer than it probably should, since it was the first project for us. You should account fort he time it will take to cut, sand and stain your pieces before assembly. There are times you will need to allow for the lumber to dry etc.

I have made many of these ledges and I just love them so much! I love that I can build them to any length or depth I want. I like to use them for more then just pictures. I feel like there will be many more of these in my future!

Papa Dana's version of Mimi's Coat Bench!

This was my first project!  I learned a lot while doing it, and I look forward to building more projects in the future!

Built this table for a friend from the Ana White- Fancy X plans. It turned out amazing!