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This was my first project after buying a miter saw. I used 2 inch screws to secure the back to the ledge, then nails (I think 2 inch?) to secure the front lip to the ledge. I then covered the nail holes with wood filler, painted with a white glossy paint that I had on hand for my house's trim, and secured into the wall with anchors and screws. 

It was a fairly easy project and I used the cheapest wood found at home depot (each ledge literally cost less than a dollar for the wood). It did take me several hours but considering it was my first project, it was pretty fast. I'm sure someone with more experience could knock these out in 1-2 hours! It was a lot of fun and I can't wait to build something else. 

I started with your basic plan but i slightly modified it with out the overhang too much and added a set of doors and covered where the seating would be. But it still has room for two seats .. I made mine rustic :-)

Saw this plan and knew I had to make it. This is her first BIG GIRL bed. Her reaction made it all worth it, "Daddy I am going to sleep in this bed FOREVER!" We stuck with the hinged storage under the first two steps but turned the space under the top step into a little closet for her dress up stuff. We also strung rope lights in the playhouse section for added fun lighting.

I was inspired by Ana to DIY and save a lot of money. I bought $17 plywood which was the cheap stuff. Lots of knots and rough. I sanded the plywood and cut it into 8 inch planks. I rounded the edges and stained it one time. I nailed it directly to the subfloor and used liquid nails as a second bonding agent. After the floor was nailed in I re stained it and applied 9 coats of flooring poly. It turned out so good im doing the entire 1400 sq feet upstairs of my home! I plan on making many of Ana's furniture projects to fill the rooms once its all complete!

Our two teen boys (13 and 14) took this on for a summer project.  Their dad supervised the sawing, but it was a great first project for them.  The plans were FANTASTIC!  Everything went together perfectly, and we are super pleased with how it turned out!  It is a large bench that the entire family can sit on at one time.  Our dog is 60 pounds and she has a lot of room on it!  

This was a rewarding build as it was not complex but really adds to our music room. We built it to fit guitar cases under nearth. Basically like bulding 3 ladders and inserting shelves in between the rungs.

My first project! Luci looks like a demon.

I slightly modified the plans to give them more of a "Saddleback" style. I used a 2x10 for the seat, then belt sanded for an hour to give it the concave shape.

I made this for my daughter as a Christmas gift.  She was thrilled and still plays with it every day.  The tutorials are detailed and easy to follow.  I used material left over from some of my other projects.  There was a learning curve for the sewing portion so it took me longer to learn how to use the sewing machine.  I am a better carpenter than a tailor :)

Thanks Ana...I will try more of your projects.  

Our greenhouse. Long time coming but your plans were easy to follow. Can't wait to try some others.

Charles

I had to take 2 redwood trees down last year so I learned to mill my own lumber. This picnic table is my first attempt at furniture. The dimensions of the wood is beyond "full" so a cutlist would be meaningless. For reference the table top boards are 2.25"x9.25"x7'.

The inspiration is from the Fancy X Farmhouse Table project on this site.

I don't know how you would price or time this because I started from logs 8^)

This site is awesome!

My gorgeous desk.

I adapted this from the Gaby Kitchen Island . I loved the design but my kitchen is way too small for an island. I was in need of a table for the microwave so this was the first design  I turned to.

Cubby Bench

by wholistic.kay

I built the table to use in my garage but it came out so beautiful that I now find myself wondering who to give it to. I followed the plans except I used 1x3s instead of 2x6s or 2x2s for the trim between the legs. I built the top first using pocket holes and then added the legs. I then added the side trim before adding the joists. That process had every board fitting perfectly. No attachments are visible from the outside. I attached the legs using pocket holes and three inch screws and glue , of course.

I will build two benches which should be a snap.

I had no luck finding a 10 foot 4x4 so I bought two 8 foot. Got a good deal at HD with each less than $8 each

Needed new bedside tables to go with the new bed frame. Loved the outcome.