Behold the show notes for Episode #16 of Young House Love Has A Podcast. In this episode, we speak with furniture designer and tool expert Ana White about how she found the confidence to build everything from beds and bookcases to tiny houses and their forever home. We also share behind-the-scenes details of our recent teachers lounge makeover (you’ll be surprised which item gave us the biggest challenge) and react to Gwyneth Paltrow’s recently listed house using language we never expected to use. Plus, we admit we’re both a little undecided about a bathroom design trend that’s currently popular.
You can download this episode from iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and TuneIn Radio — or listen to it below. Use this page to find any links, notes, or photos we mentioned during the episode.
What’s New
- If you haven’t seen it yet, here’s our post about the teachers lounge makeover we discussed in this episode — it’s full of before-and-after photos and project details.
Ana White
- Ana’s website, ana-white.com, is the best place to find plans and tips. Her book, The Handbuilt Home, includes favorite projects and a solid introduction to tools and materials for beginners.
- Her YouTube channel hosts many build videos, including a series documenting their new forever home. You can preview several of her videos on YouTube or watch the embeds above and below.
- Way back in 2010 Ana guest-posted on our site with step-by-step plans for building floating shelves, which we referenced when adding built-ins around a window niche in our bonus room.
- We adapted some of her plans to create the large console table in our last house, which still sits behind our sofa today.
- The Kreg Jig is a tool we both recommend for straightforward pocket-hole joinery; it’s a favorite for many DIYers.
- We also mentioned a cordless nail gun in Episode #4 — the refurbished model I bought has worked great. If you don’t already have one, remember to pick up a compatible charger and extra battery.
We’re Digging
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- Above are a few of the shower curtains Sherry has been admiring (and a reminder that stylists often pair them with classic clawfoot tubs).
- We also mentioned SimpleDesktops.com, a site where you can download minimalist wallpapers for your computer or phone. A few favorites were shared — including the playful Sharktopus wallpaper — showing a clear preference for a specific color palette.
Psst—Looking for something we featured in a previous episode but can’t remember which show notes to open? Here’s a master list of everything we’ve been digging from past episodes.
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