I grew up near Fairbanks, and went to college in Chicago. Watching these videos always made me so happy as I missed the interior. Now I'm back in Fairbanks, and these videos still make me happy. :)
I love the fact that you stain your boards before cutting. That makes it so much easier when the wood is flat and easy to reach. I did the same before building a bed frame. It just made more sense. The bookshelves turned out modern, contemporary and beautiful. Gorgeous work!
I believe this is my first ever TH-cam comment. I’ve been looking for bookshelves for my first house for 9 months. Nothing was what I wanted so I figured I’d make them. These are perfect! I love that I can make one for my front room, and stack two or three next to each other for my home office. So excited to start this project!
I'm watching building of the grid and I just cant help it. You might be the most amazing woman or person even ever. Beer and a hot tub after a hard day of building. No disrespect here just respect, you have a beautiful family.
Hi Ana! Could you do a video on where you get your lumber from, how to choose it, and what happens when you get a bad piece, I.e. warped, too knotty, green? Etc. Thanks!
I love how you include Jacob, kids and animals with scenery. When you were building your house and there were weeks with fishing & hunting trips- I enjoyed your food source info & what was critical to your family. Thank you!!🤓
Agree and thank you! I know everyone's vehicle is different but another thought is how would you ask them to cut down the wood on different projects to fit into an SUV or a car. That was my thought when you said 12 foot piece - if I have home center cut that in half, will it screw up the cuts for this particular project? I'm used to positioning pattern pieces for sewing and hate to waste material. Its like the same hurdle sometimes wondering how to get the wood home in the first place. I'm sure a lot of people let that stop them from getting started. Silly, right?
@@eurasiers I once put two sheets of plywood on top of a Porsche and even drove the highway home, the slowest you can go, 45 mph. Get some rope and have fun. Also moved a king size bed on top of it too. P.S. I now have an Envoy.
Wow... this project turned out amazing. I just stumbled on your diy videos as I vowed to put my woodworking skills back to use (thanks shop class from junior high school). My 12 year old loves working with his hands and we built this start to finish (my 6 year old even helped us sand by hand). This took much longer than expected because it has been our largest build and the first time using the Kreg Jig. But we loved it and pushed through some frustration points. I left 9in from the floor, 13.5 inches, 9 inches, and an open 6 inches at the top (also closed the top 2x2's - no top shelf closure). This was a VERY specific build to allow me some additional shoe storage on the bottom, bin storage, and jewelry storage. It turned out really great for a fraction of what a bookshelf would've cost otherwise. Thank you very much and my son and I are now following your projects (I have my eye on the bench seat for the bathroom next - for my bedroom though). Thanks so much for sharing!
I'm always in awe with the simplistic and doable nature of your projects. They inspired me to get out and build on the homestead and in the home. Thank you!
Great job. Very nicely priced to. I really like the hidden chair desk to. You guys are great DYI'ers. There's no way I could do these myself. Chris from Missouri
Thank you for showing us how to fix that plywood mistake. The same piece could be used again? And I find it amazing how you paint and stain stuff in your good clothes and there is no paint on you afterwards. Me? I would have looked like the can exploded all over me....
I'm a mature women, have only ever put furniture together. I need shelves for fabric, boxes holding sewing necessities, and I think these will be perfect. I've been pricing drills and a saw to do repairs in my home as money is tight, to pay someone would be pretty tough on my budget. This project would be perfect, although I feel ill need 3. I want them to look good as my sewing space is going to be at the wall end of my Sun Lounge. Plenty of light to sew, Fabric in boxes and a spot for my sewing machine. I really want to do this, if I succeed, I will definitely post a pic. First to buy drill and saw.... Thank as always for another great project, and for letting folks like me have access to your plans with brilliant tutorials. It is very much appreciated as I think I can buy the electrical equipment, wood etc for the price of the Ikea I had in mind, and I'll still have use of the drill and saw! Have you any small tiling projects in mind? My kitchen is small but well planned and I need to do back splash. I was thinking of subway tiles, the smaller ones which are backed. Firstly I've never tiled before, secondly, kitchen is small, but plenty of power points. Thank you again.
Thank you for showing that even the pro’s of the pro’s make mistakes! I love that you keep it real. I am way too hard on myself when I make a mistake. xo
Hi Ana! I really enjoy your ideas and videos, so inspiring!!! Total beginner here with a question... I want to build something like this (but lower) for toy storage for my kids. However, I'm worries (actually, I'm sure!) that they will climb on it. How can I make sure the shelf is stable enough to survive younger kids?
Hi! I love this concept & I think wellI know I’ll be using it for my 3 year talk on putting in built in bookcases in a perfect spot for all our boxed up books & of course decorations that also double as storage. Thank you so much for sharing. Now get some rest you have looked a little tired. You have just not looked your usual energetic self. A baby that is on the run & in general family that is growing will do that to the best of us. Rest or just a little time to yourself everyday should help. I hope.😏 I’m still hiding in my closet daily. Lol! I actually hiding right now from a pile of laundry. 😊
Thank you for sharing your amazing story. Great love to you, your family and friends. God bless you and your family. Love your videos both the project, the landscape and your family
The color of the stain is amazing !!! I am sure you probably have a couple more projects already in mind that will work with that color... Thank you for sharing...
Thank you for creating inexpensive beautiful projects that a regular person can do and for keeping the "oops" in the video!! I always have one and now I don't feel so bad.
Very cool ! I am going to be making one or more with live edges/ends so will need to plan a angled cut to hide it but this should still work . If someone wants to hold more weight they can use cobra toggle anchors, I use them at work to hold 72 inch TVs in 5/8 drywall 3:32
Beautiful build!! I think I’d probably use 2x3 for the vertical and use 2 screws for each corner because I would like use put books, which are much heavier, instead of just decor Thanks for sharing 😃
Idea for future video, trip to lumber / hardware store with tips and what to look for when selecting wood, types of wood for different projects and choices which boards 👍🏽
Love the book shelves. I definitely dont have all the tools you have but im pretty sure I can figure out a way to do this with what I have. TFS your amazing at what u do. I'm pretty new to your channel. I love what I have seen so far❣ God bless😊
Hi Ana , yet another great and economical project to build. Loved how it came together - simple enough . Also, The color stain you selected was really nice. Thumbs up!!!👍😀 Ps. Can't wait till next monday.
You seem to have very good mastery of SketchUp. Did you teach yourself this software? I have done a few projects in SketchUp but certainly struggle with the more complex concepts.
Thank you so much. I'm getting ready to build my first custom shelf and I'm terrified. I think this will be what I do because it looks so good, and also looks attainable. I'm going to get a pocket hole jig today. Wish me luck =)
I like that idea as well. I would almost make the seating portion a little lower and actually add shelving to the bottom of the chair to make the chair also double as the shelves. Love this!
I just might do these, although a tweak I would do is to angle the front a touch (5 degrees or so) to match the look of a few other pieces we have. Honestly, I think I saw something quite similar in one of the West Elmy type shops for $300-$400, so your version is a bargain by a factor of 10
at 12.00 to remove the plywood with out damaging it, it would have been easier to use a painters scraper flat bar it dose the trick and it wouldn't damage the wood with out to much notice! just a lil note for ya FYI but great work Ana and Jacob
Hi Ana, I really love what you have been offering and I have been following you for the past several years, before you were on youtube. However I have never built anything as I have not been in the position to do so. We are in the process of remodeling a very small home on a very small budget, and I want to build my furniture using your guidance. :) If there were the most effective least expensive entry level pocket hole system, what would it be? and if you already have a tutorial for this please link?? Thank you!
Thank you! You know I went online and looked for used ones, but kreg jigs hold their value so well it’s not a huge savings off new. You can buy a mini kreg jig for about $20 but they are time consuming to use. You really want a k4 or K5. I know the price point is higher but if you are planning on building a house full of furniture it will pay for itself.
Ana I love your videos. Do you think you and your husband will build a tiny house again? I want to build one in Michigan where I live , not as cold as Alaska, but it gets cold so would want something weather related. Thank you
I'm going to be making shelves for books with a backing to make the wall more sound proof. So I can see a way to adapt your design . thank you ! I just had to Sub.
Thanks Ana the best inexpensive idea for humans without a job and money. I am very grateful for your ideas and kindness. Love it...
You are so welcome!
I grew up near Fairbanks, and went to college in Chicago. Watching these videos always made me so happy as I missed the interior. Now I'm back in Fairbanks, and these videos still make me happy. :)
It is always nice to see how to deal with mistakes and how to do things when you don't have someone else to hold things.
I love the fact that you stain your boards before cutting. That makes it so much easier when the wood is flat and easy to reach. I did the same before building a bed frame. It just made more sense. The bookshelves turned out modern, contemporary and beautiful. Gorgeous work!
Your whole home has spot-on, high-end, rustic farmhouse appeal. Gorgeous!
I loved the honesty and humanity of this video. Beautiful work and family. Thank you always!
I love seeing that you still make mistakes. I am so hard on myself when I screw up. I'm at ease now. Lol
Keeping it real! Thanks for reminding me that others have one of those days as well. 😉
I believe this is my first ever TH-cam comment. I’ve been looking for bookshelves for my first house for 9 months. Nothing was what I wanted so I figured I’d make them. These are perfect! I love that I can make one for my front room, and stack two or three next to each other for my home office. So excited to start this project!
Thank you for commenting!!! Best luck building the bookshelves!
I'm watching building of the grid and I just cant help it. You might be the most amazing woman or person even ever. Beer and a hot tub after a hard day of building. No disrespect here just respect, you have a beautiful family.
Ana and Jacob love your family. So mellow and kind. May God bless you all.
You had me at DYI all day everyday 😊👍🏻👍🏻
Hi Ana! Could you do a video on where you get your lumber from, how to choose it, and what happens when you get a bad piece, I.e. warped, too knotty, green? Etc. Thanks!
Yes! I can do that! I’ll start talking about it more too in the videos and maybe add a little shopping section to videos in the beginning .....
@@AnaWhiteDIY that would be so helpful!
I love how you include Jacob, kids and animals with scenery. When you were building your house and there were weeks with fishing & hunting trips- I enjoyed your food source info & what was critical to your family. Thank you!!🤓
Agree and thank you! I know everyone's vehicle is different but another thought is how would you ask them to cut down the wood on different projects to fit into an SUV or a car. That was my thought when you said 12 foot piece - if I have home center cut that in half, will it screw up the cuts for this particular project? I'm used to positioning pattern pieces for sewing and hate to waste material. Its like the same hurdle sometimes wondering how to get the wood home in the first place. I'm sure a lot of people let that stop them from getting started. Silly, right?
@@eurasiers I once put two sheets of plywood on top of a Porsche and even drove the highway home, the slowest you can go, 45 mph. Get some rope and have fun. Also moved a king size bed on top of it too. P.S. I now have an Envoy.
This is a life saver when you need one the most!
I adore the way you, Ana, and your husband work together. The family touches are beautiful too! Keep it up Ana. You are amazing.
Beautiful and inexpensive as well as DIY friendly. Please keep the great ideas coming.
Thank you and thank you for watching!
Nancy, a pocket hole jig is really handy and the more simple Kreg jig is not very expensive.
Wow... this project turned out amazing. I just stumbled on your diy videos as I vowed to put my woodworking skills back to use (thanks shop class from junior high school). My 12 year old loves working with his hands and we built this start to finish (my 6 year old even helped us sand by hand). This took much longer than expected because it has been our largest build and the first time using the Kreg Jig. But we loved it and pushed through some frustration points. I left 9in from the floor, 13.5 inches, 9 inches, and an open 6 inches at the top (also closed the top 2x2's - no top shelf closure). This was a VERY specific build to allow me some additional shoe storage on the bottom, bin storage, and jewelry storage. It turned out really great for a fraction of what a bookshelf would've cost otherwise. Thank you very much and my son and I are now following your projects (I have my eye on the bench seat for the bathroom next - for my bedroom though). Thanks so much for sharing!
I'm always in awe with the simplistic and doable nature of your projects. They inspired me to get out and build on the homestead and in the home. Thank you!
I love the simplicity of this book shelf. On my lust of things to build one day!
Nice phrase: "-my lust of things-" :D
Love these shelves. And love the light colored stain. Thanks so much Ana and Jacob for another amazing video.
You have a nice family, that said, another way you might have done it was 1 x 4 strips behind each shelf, so nothing slides off. Gave me a great idea
Pre-painting and staining is a great time saver and improves the ease of the project. Good point on the glue.
Great job. Very nicely priced to.
I really like the hidden chair desk to. You guys are great DYI'ers. There's no way I could do these myself.
Chris from Missouri
Thank you for showing us how to fix that plywood mistake. The same piece could be used again? And I find it amazing how you paint and stain stuff in your good clothes and there is no paint on you afterwards. Me? I would have looked like the can exploded all over me....
I'm a mature women, have only ever put furniture together. I need shelves for fabric, boxes holding sewing necessities, and I think these will be perfect.
I've been pricing drills and a saw to do repairs in my home as money is tight, to pay someone would be pretty tough on my budget.
This project would be perfect, although I feel ill need 3. I want them to look good as my sewing space is going to be at the wall end of my Sun Lounge. Plenty of light to sew, Fabric in boxes and a spot for my sewing machine.
I really want to do this, if I succeed, I will definitely post a pic.
First to buy drill and saw.... Thank as always for another great project, and for letting folks like me have access to your plans with brilliant tutorials. It is very much appreciated as I think I can buy the electrical equipment, wood etc for the price of the Ikea I had in mind, and I'll still have use of the drill and saw!
Have you any small tiling projects in mind?
My kitchen is small but well planned and I need to do back splash. I was thinking of subway tiles, the smaller ones which are backed. Firstly I've never tiled before, secondly, kitchen is small, but plenty of power points. Thank you again.
Thank you for showing the mistakes and how you fixed them! So helpful! Keepin' it real - I love that!
Those homeschool hidden desk chairs are amazing. You could have the faux drawers be cabinet doors and stash baby toys, supplies, etc, inside.
I love the desk with the built in chairs really nice and different.
Wow, how beautiful your furniture is...great work!
Love it, I'm about to build two bookshelves for my office and was looking for a simple an straight forward video, I even love the stain.
This is a well designed shelf unit. I love it.
You have an outstanding family.
Love the bookshelves Ana...you are amazing and so inspiring!!!
You are too kind. Thank you for watching our video!
@@AnaWhiteDIY ...and let's add humility to that list!
Thank you Ana for keeping it real! This is my next project.
Great job as always. You inspire me to make more things for around the house and now I'm saving up to buy a poket hole jig for my shop.
Glad to hear!!!
Thank you for showing that even the pro’s of the pro’s make mistakes! I love that you keep it real. I am way too hard on myself when I make a mistake. xo
Hi Ana! I really enjoy your ideas and videos, so inspiring!!! Total beginner here with a question... I want to build something like this (but lower) for toy storage for my kids. However, I'm worries (actually, I'm sure!) that they will climb on it. How can I make sure the shelf is stable enough to survive younger kids?
Absolutely love this build. I'm so making this. Thank y'all
Happy building!
Great idea.. you are really keeping me busy...just another plan to download and build
Hi! I love this concept & I think wellI know I’ll be using it for my 3 year talk on putting in built in bookcases in a perfect spot for all our boxed up books & of course decorations that also double as storage. Thank you so much for sharing. Now get some rest you have looked a little tired. You have just not looked your usual energetic self. A baby that is on the run & in general family that is growing will do that to the best of us. Rest or just a little time to yourself everyday should help. I hope.😏 I’m still hiding in my closet daily. Lol! I actually hiding right now from a pile of laundry. 😊
Thank you for sharing your amazing story. Great love to you, your family and friends. God bless you and your family. Love your videos both the project, the landscape and your family
Amazing project! Thanks!
You just solved my problem finding someone to make a metal frame for me!
Love the video with your kids!!!!
Glad I could help!
I may need to make this for my new office. Thank you for all your awesome ideas.
Great simple project. Using the plywood to strengthen the shelves was a good idea!
Thank you!!!
You guys rock. Always really enjoy your projects and the tips ect you dropped while building. Stay warm up there!
Your home is BEAUTIFUL❤
The color of the stain is amazing !!! I am sure you probably have a couple more projects already in mind that will work with that color... Thank you for sharing...
I agree! Thank you, you are a mind reader!
What a great project. And I LOVE the stain color!
Thank you for creating inexpensive beautiful projects that a regular person can do and for keeping the "oops" in the video!! I always have one and now I don't feel so bad.
Yes all from micheals
You are welcome! Thank you for watching!
I love the shelves but the desk is amazing. Can't wait til next video. Love to the Whites from Arkansas💖
Thank you for posting this! I'm hoping to make a couple of these myself! I love how you show your mistakes along the way and how you corrected it.
Very cool ! I am going to be making one or more with live edges/ends so will need to plan a angled cut to hide it but this should still work . If someone wants to hold more weight they can use cobra toggle anchors, I use them at work to hold 72 inch TVs in 5/8 drywall 3:32
Yeah Jacob!! Great reminder. You guys rock.
Love this... I need some light shelves in a small laundry room... may add a few more supports however its beautiful and simple
Hi Ana. What type of wood is this or you would suggest. Nice job btw! As always!
Love your videos! I’m going to build this bookshelf today
Beautiful build!! I think I’d probably use 2x3 for the vertical and use 2 screws for each corner because I would like use put books, which are much heavier, instead of just decor Thanks for sharing 😃
Thanks for the visit!
I've been wanting to build a shoe rack (about half that height but longer) so I'm going to try to adjust this idea to fit my needs. Wish me luck!
Do you put the little felt pads on the bottom of everything? Love these shelves! Thanks for the video!
Yes! They are inexpensive and save your floors
So creative and practical, yet beautiful! xoxo
love the book shelves
I love the bookcases! Great job, google says I'll be there in 2 days and 19 hours to pick up the desk these replaced... 😉
Wow you are close. Love that piece too.
Idea for future video, trip to lumber / hardware store with tips and what to look for when selecting wood, types of wood for different projects and choices which boards 👍🏽
Thankls for showing your mistakes! Shows your human like the rest of us! I love your videos..... A lot!
Love the book shelves. I definitely dont have all the tools you have but im pretty sure I can figure out a way to do this with what I have. TFS your amazing at what u do. I'm pretty new to your channel. I love what I have seen so far❣ God bless😊
Thank you so much. I love your projects. I want to make the headboard with the storage bench you made for you mudroom into a bed.
They are perfect for the space, I think this is my favorite!!
Hi guys, really nice economical shelving unit, the stain finishes it off very nicely....
Hi! Thank you!
Hi Ana , yet another great and economical project to build. Loved how it came together - simple enough . Also, The color stain you selected was really nice. Thumbs up!!!👍😀
Ps. Can't wait till next monday.
Thank you! The stain really made this project for sure!
Simple and attractive , great combo!
I love it! I really love all of your projects and thank you for sharing 😃
You seem to have very good mastery of SketchUp. Did you teach yourself this software? I have done a few projects in SketchUp but certainly struggle with the more complex concepts.
Love all of the plans you share. Thank you for sharing!
Haha, that boy knows how to slam a door.
I'd love to see a video with reclaimed wood or better yet how to make wood look reclaimed if you are on a budget. Love all your diy video's!
I love the way the shelves came out. I would also like to know where you got the dresser that has the hidden chair?
Thank you, I built that, here are the plans www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/hidden-desk-apothecary-cabinet
Looks beautiful! Love the stain colour
House tour please! I'm so excited to see how its come together!!!!
Thank you Anna for sharing all that you do 😻😻😻😻
Great idea! Love how they turned out!
Thank you!
Thank you so much. I'm getting ready to build my first custom shelf and I'm terrified. I think this will be what I do because it looks so good, and also looks attainable. I'm going to get a pocket hole jig today. Wish me luck =)
You can do it!
Thank you for another wonderful useful project
Love these! You guys are going to have me pull out a jumpsuit and get creative 😍
Looks great. I could do this, and need to do this for new unfurnished rental
Shelf looks really good.
Thank you!
Do you have a video for how to build that hidden desk situation? I LOVE that idea!!
I would love to see that as well!!!!
We didn’t video it but I do have a blog post google “ana white hidden desk” for plans
I like that idea as well. I would almost make the seating portion a little lower and actually add shelving to the bottom of the chair to make the chair also double as the shelves. Love this!
I think I'm trying something like this but with the chair in the middle. Working on the farmhouse coffee table soon for my newlywed daughter.
Very nice project. Thank you for sharing.
I just might do these, although a tweak I would do is to angle the front a touch (5 degrees or so) to match the look of a few other pieces we have. Honestly, I think I saw something quite similar in one of the West Elmy type shops for $300-$400, so your version is a bargain by a factor of 10
Hi Ana, If I don't have a pocket hole drill what can be done to fix the shelf... I would love to do this project..
Very nice. You always have great ideas.
Love this proyect. Thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Great project. What color are the cabinets in this space?
Who shoots the gorgeous outdoor scenes? Great shelves and cost.
at 12.00 to remove the plywood with out damaging it, it would have been easier to use a painters scraper flat bar it dose the trick and it wouldn't damage the wood with out to much notice! just a lil note for ya FYI but great work Ana and Jacob
Thanks for the tip!
I’ve had to use the scraper more than once.
In commercial concete forming a flat scraper bar is a huge help and great for adjusting and levelng and to squeeze a tight cut in to place!
I find the curve blade of a linoleum knife often works great when a metal putty knife doesn't quite do it.
A pudy knife is a lil to flimsy for comercial concrete forming lol
question: which part of the bookcase is screwed into the wall studs for stability? Though the 1/4" plywood?
Team work!! Love it!
Hi Ana, I really love what you have been offering and I have been following you for the past several years, before you were on youtube. However I have never built anything as I have not been in the position to do so. We are in the process of remodeling a very small home on a very small budget, and I want to build my furniture using your guidance. :) If there were the most effective least expensive entry level pocket hole system, what would it be? and if you already have a tutorial for this please link?? Thank you!
Thank you! You know I went online and looked for used ones, but kreg jigs hold their value so well it’s not a huge savings off new. You can buy a mini kreg jig for about $20 but they are time consuming to use. You really want a k4 or K5. I know the price point is higher but if you are planning on building a house full of furniture it will pay for itself.
Those turned out great! I'm a recent subscriber after watching how you turned kitchen cabinet shelves into pull-out drawers :)
Thank you and welcome!
Love it!! Is the mail organizer also from Micheals? 😍
Ana I love your videos. Do you think you and your husband will build a tiny house again? I want to build one in Michigan where I live , not as cold as Alaska, but it gets cold so would want something weather related. Thank you
We may have an opportunity this summer but not confirmed yet 🤞🏻
I'm going to be making shelves for books with a backing to make the wall more sound proof. So I can see a way to adapt your design . thank you ! I just had to Sub.
That's a great idea! Welcome:)
Hello from new mexico. Snowing today . Very cold here for us 30 degrees 😅