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Board and Batten Bathroom
My first project with raw wood and power tools! All I have is a circular saw and electric sander, but it went really well. It took about 3 days because I couldn't work straight through (silly life and all it's appointments!). Thanks for laying out all the prep work with your instructions, Ana!! My next project is a cubby shelf for towels.
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Tue, 10/11/2011 - 21:29
Beautiful transformation
What a nice change! Great job. You should be proud of yourself!
Tryde Coffee Table
This was a fun easy to do project that can be done in a day.
Applied pre-stain with foam brush. Allowed to dry 1 hr.
Applied gray wash stain with foam brush, wiped off stain with lint free rags BEFORE stain dried. Allowed to dry 2 hrs.
Applied two coats of polyurethane with synthetic bristle brush. Allowed to dry 2 hrs between coats.
Project "Garage Organization"
I saw the "Easy DIY Garage Workbench" plans and got motivated for a little garage organization.
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Thu, 11/04/2021 - 07:08
Super shelving!
This is great, love what you did here, thank you for sharing!
Aunt's Kitchen
My husband and I redid my Aunt's kitchen. She has no storage, hardly any counter space and her kitchen was cluttered. So we painted, put up beadboard and trim, plus added storage. We took the console table plan and modified it to fit what she needed. We raised the height to 39" tall and made two tables for the "L" shape storage. She absolutely loves her kitchen!
Shiplap Fireplace Wall
Built-ins coming next! Such a great build!
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Thu, 02/02/2023 - 15:45
Bold Beauty!
Oh my goodness, this looks amazing! Thank you for sharing, can't wait to see the built-ins included.
Pallet Coffee Table
We love our new coffee table! Thanks for the idea!!
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Hanging Bunk Beds
I saw these beds featured in a Sherwin Williams paint mini magazine, fell in love w the idea, and customized them to work for my daughter's room. She loves them! Thx Ana White!!
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Sat, 03/14/2015 - 12:18
I LOVE the green ladder. the
I LOVE the green ladder. the white bedding is beautiful
Fri, 10/21/2016 - 20:39
Hanging beds
How did you tie your rope? I made the beds but having a difficult time finding a secure way to tie the rope so it's study and won't slide
A gift to enjoy everyday and forever
I wanted to make something for my daughter Jaclyn and her significant other Sam for their new condo that would bring memories to the table each and every time they sat at it with memories that would last a lifetime. This was perfect. I made it in a week and was ready just before they moved into their new condo. The top is a slab of maple and the frame is pine 2x4's. I deviated by using a 4x4 center post on each side of the pedestal. I used my keg jig to hide the hole in various places. I used chains, a hammer and nails to distress the top.
Corner Banquette Bench with Storage
Beautiful banquette bench by Khalid Al-Bahi
End of the Bed storage ottoman
This was my first project. I already had a large ottoman, but it didn't hold anything. So I broke it apart for the box frame, added a bottom and hinged the lid. I was able to reuse the padding and upholster the pieces with sale fabric from Joann Fab ( love that store). Than I attached the fabric with a staple gun. Since it's in my bedroom, I like to keep wedding photos and such inside. Plus my 2 year old cannot open it!
Tabletop Chalkboard Easel
First project for upcoming annual craft show. Guessed on cost as we bought 2x6s and 2x12s on clearance and ripped them down ourselves for a cost savings. Used beadboard for the chalkboard because I got a slightly damaged 4'x8' sheet for just $3.95. Have to say that it's not the smoothest so I'd definitely go with something like luann next time. Still cute!
That last picture shows the second batch I made for the following year. I modified the plan to simplify it for me and use less materials by making it just one-sided.
Kentwood Nightstand
I made this nightstand and one other for my bedroom. I used 1x2's for the door and diamond willow for the handles. :)
Rustic X Coffee Table and Side Table
I absolutely love how this coffee and end table set have completed my living room. Each one took me about a day to complete and $80 or less!! Excellent, detailed plans resulting in a gorgeous piece. Thank you!
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Thu, 02/20/2020 - 11:28
Adapted plans for square rustic x coffee table?
I love these! Plan to build coffee table, end table and console! Ana, any chance you have or could provide adapted plans for a square 44-inch rustic x coffee table? THANK YOU! :)
ladder shelf build
Thanks for the plans had to go with something like this to avoid putting cabinets in and risk hitting a water line in the wall.
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My first build - storage daybed!
I finally did it! I purchased mattresses for our two girls (2 & 4) which have been just sitting on the floor for a while. Wanting to build some simple frames just to get them off the floor I ran across Ana's site. Oh boy! This site is amazing! We have a small house with very little storage so when I saw the storage daybeds I was smitten! The extent of my power tool comfort zone is dimensional lumber and a compound miter saw. Not plywood and definitely not the table saw, so I was a little leery about starting this project. In the end, I tackled it and am so glad I did! Even used the circular saw! Full disclosure, there's probably nothing square about the thing (see additional photos), but like mulch in your garden, trim covers a multitude of sins! I learned a lot and will take my time measuring and squaring for the next one. Also, as some readers commented, I would prime and do at least one coat of paint prior to assembly (that part was definitely time consuming). I also wanted the storage to go all the way back to the wall so I didn't include the center piece of plywood but instead trimmed down a 2x4 to a ~2.5" width and glue/screwed in into the plywood at the top center under the top piece. So far so good! On the finish, I wanted a distressed finish and started using a dark walnut stain but did not like how much it adhered to the paint as well as the sanded down edges. When I picked my daughter up from pre-school that day they had been doing flower rub pictures. I saw that the centers of the black-eyed susan’s and cone flowers came out a beautiful brown color. So when I got home my daughter and I went out and cut some old flower stems and we finished the other two cubby cubes that way. I think it turned out really well! I didn't end up top coating it with anything, I liked the scuffed up paint look. A big THANK YOU to Ana for doing all this work so we can too!
Farmhouse Bedside Table
After finishing the farmhouse queen bed, I was eager to start another project. I needed bedside tables and I came across plans for the mini farmhouse bedside tables. After the building the first one, the second one went much quicker. Very happy with the results :)
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Tue, 10/22/2013 - 09:21
Beautiful!
Really nice work on the bed and the tables. I love the look with white legs and stained top/shelf.
In reply to Beautiful! by mom of 4
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 19:34
Thank You!
I was very happy with the way they turned out. I just finished a storage bench with the white bottom and stained top, I'll post pictures when I get a chance :)
Farmhouse Bedside Table
Super easy project. Both tables matched almost identical. Buying wood from Home Cheapo/Nowes makes it a little tougher because they aren't as straight as they should be, but a little sanding never hurt. Plan on making a few more for the other rooms.
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Reclaimed wood - look Headboard and . modified platform bed.
Made wider for a king and modified platform bed. Used a weathered oak stain followed by a 50/50 whitewash.
A little take on Ana's sink
This was a build to convince my wife that I should do the cabinets in our new house...now I have to do them all. I should have just said, Sure, go to Ikea!"
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Mon, 02/20/2023 - 10:36
LOL, you're hired!
Looks amazing, fantastic work! Thank you for sharing and happy building!
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kkmerrett
Tue, 01/31/2023 - 08:46
Love this drop zone.
Very nice!