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Hello, I'm Ana White

I am a best selling author, HGTV Host, and pioneering woodworking influencer. I have been building furniture projects for 20+ years! Over the years, I've learned a lot. You don't have to spend 20 years making mistakes and trying new things, you can learn only what you need to know, the right way, from my years of experience.

The Secret to Project Success is Just 12 Skills

In 20+ years of building projects, I've learned it comes down to being proficient at just 12 essential woodworking skills. You don't need to know everything. You don't need to buy every tool. You just need to know these 12 skills.

Skills 1-4: Get Started with Minimal Tools

1. Pick the Right Wood for Your Project


2. Measure and Mark Like a Pro


3. Freehand Cutting


4. Simple Wood Joints


Skills 5-8: Make Furniture Faster and More Refined

5. Stationary Cutting


6. Non-Structural Joints


7. Professional Joinery


8. Build Tabletops


Skills 9-12: Build Pro-Level Projects in a Home Workshop

9. Cabinet Cases


10. Drawers


11. Cabinet Doors


12. Finishing


For Less than the Cost of Dinner, Learn Everything I Know

Commit to improving your physical skillset, and you will benefit your entire life. I'm sharing all my knowledge, that took me 20+ years to accumulate, for less than the cost of dinner.

12 Skills to Build Your Own Furniture Course

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Want to start building your own furniture, but not sure where to begin?


This self paced course was created to help you get started the smart way!


You’ll learn just 12 essential skills that cover everything you need to know to start building real, custom furniture—without wasting time, money, or space.


Instead of jumping right into building a project plan, this course teaches you the essential skills of building and gains you hands-on experience.


What you’ll learn:


  • How to choose the right wood for your project
  • Which tools to buy, and when to buy them
  • Hands-on assignments to practice and become proficient at using tools
  • How to measure, cut, build and finish projects like a pro
  • Three different joinery methods and when to use them for speed, durability, and cost effectiveness
  • How to build cabinets, shaker doors, tabletops, and drawers, even in a small shop with minimal tools
  • Finishing advice and techniques that make your projects work in your space and last longer
  • Save money and time by not over-learning or overbuilding, over buying tools you don't need!
  • This is a lifelong skill that will serve you in all facets of your life

What’s included:


  • 120+ pages of clear, practical instructions
  • Hours of exclusive video lessons - it's like having Ana for a day!
  • Hands-on skill appropriate workshop projects, as you grow in experience you'll also be growing your workshop furniture pieces
  • Exclusive tips and methods created and refined over years of real-world experience


You will get a PDF (121MB) file

Avoid These Mistakes that Cost Time and Money

Making Mistakes on a Project

It can be tempting to jump right into a project and start building it, but you'll end up making mistakes and result in a subpar project that doesn't last.

Buying Tools You Don't Need

You only need a handful of tools to build just about anything. Stop overbuying on tools, consuming your budget and crowding your space.

Wasting Time Over-Learning

Cut through the knowledge clutter and only learn what you actually need to know, in the right order, building your woodworking skills intentionally.

Are You Leaving $100K+ on the Table?

The average American spends over $250,000 on furnishings and home renovations in their lifetime. You could save thousands of dollars by learning these 12 skills. The sooner you learn these skills, the more you will save.

What people are saying

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A great foundation to get building! Even as a experienced builder, I learned a lot from Ana and 100% recommend EVERYONE learn this skill!

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I made my teenage daughter do this course so she could have building knowledge for her lifetime, and now she's safely using power tools and dreaming up her next project!

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This is a must take course for everyone, it teaches you step by step, each skill building on the last to really teach you everything you need to know.

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Build it Right the First Time!

Want better results? Make sure you learn the tips and tricks BEFORE you start building! It's all in my course 12 Skills to Build Your Own Furniture

12 Skills to Build Your Own Furniture Course
On Sale
$49.00
$49.00
Added to cart

Want to start building your own furniture, but not sure where to begin?


This self paced course was created to help you get started the smart way!


You’ll learn just 12 essential skills that cover everything you need to know to start building real, custom furniture—without wasting time, money, or space.


Instead of jumping right into building a project plan, this course teaches you the essential skills of building and gains you hands-on experience.


What you’ll learn:


  • How to choose the right wood for your project
  • Which tools to buy, and when to buy them
  • Hands-on assignments to practice and become proficient at using tools
  • How to measure, cut, build and finish projects like a pro
  • Three different joinery methods and when to use them for speed, durability, and cost effectiveness
  • How to build cabinets, shaker doors, tabletops, and drawers, even in a small shop with minimal tools
  • Finishing advice and techniques that make your projects work in your space and last longer
  • Save money and time by not over-learning or overbuilding, over buying tools you don't need!
  • This is a lifelong skill that will serve you in all facets of your life

What’s included:


  • 120+ pages of clear, practical instructions
  • Hours of exclusive video lessons - it's like having Ana for a day!
  • Hands-on skill appropriate workshop projects, as you grow in experience you'll also be growing your workshop furniture pieces
  • Exclusive tips and methods created and refined over years of real-world experience


You will get a PDF (121MB) file