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The Handbuilt Home - by Ana White (Paperback)

The Handbuilt Home - by  Ana White (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Create a Beautiful, Modern Home with One-of-a-Kind DIY Furniture<br>Beds, organizers, Adirondack chairs, a play table, and more! It's easy to build inexpensive, quality furnishings with this indispensible collection of woodworking projects from Ana White, the popular blogger who has inspired millions of homemakers with her stylish furniture plans and DIY spirit. As a young mom on a tight budget, Ana learned to make her own well-designed pieces inspired by the styles in her favorite stores--saving thousands of dollars in the process.<br>Now, in this reference for woodworkers of all skill levels, Ana shares everything she has learned along the way. Inside <i>The Handbuilt Home</i> you'll find: <br>- Plans for 34 versatile furniture projects for every room in your house--from beginner-friendly home accessories to sturdy tables, a media center, kids' items, and storage solutions<br>- Comprehensive information on using off-the-shelf lumber and basic equipment--almost every project can be made with a drill, a saw, and some hand tools<br>- Easy-to-follow instructions, costs, and time estimates to guide even the most amateur of carpenters through any project<br>You don't need to be physically tough or superstrong to make your own furniture, and it's okay if you don't know that a 2x4 doesn't actually measure 2 by 4 inches. All you need is the determination to create a better home for yourself or your family and the confidence to say, "I can build that."<br> <p/>Also available as an eBook<br><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Ever wrestled with nails, screws, and hex wrenches on 'ready to assemble' shelves, chairs, or tables, all the while thinking that you could just as easily make the design cheaper and better from scratch? If so, White cheers you on...You can use this book to build 34 simple designs, such as tables (including a Lego coffee table), chairs, beds, and benches. Author and blogger White (ana-white.com), who first built furniture during her newborn's naptime, still remembers her fear of firing a nail gun. Those of us who still feel that fear should be glad she's there as a guide. <b>--<i>Publisher's Weekly</i></b> <p/>[Ana-White.com] led to White's first book, <i>The Handbuilt Home</i>, which features simple furniture plans to help readers take a crack at construction. The key to getting started? Don't be intimidated. 'We're more capable than we think, ' White says.<b> --<i>O, The Oprah Magazine</i></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Ana White is a mother and homemaker from Alaska whose popular blog Ana-White.com is one of the most trusted resources for helping people improve their homes by building furniture. An avid do-it-yourselfer, Ana is a self-taught furniture maker who learned her skills while building her own home. She has designed thousands of furniture projects, inspiring people to create attractive, budget-friendly pieces.

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