Why we need power tools

So Hans can build things! He borrowed tools from Adam to make this (I'm just really, really late in posting pics of it).

The design comes from Ana White at Knock-Off Wood. I mentioned her a while ago when we used her plans to make a console table for our bedroom. We've seen this entryway bench and coat hanger at Pottery Barn, but no way we could afford it.

It didn't take that long to build - Hans did it without me, I probably would have slowed things down. It fits pretty well in the entryway and gives us a place to put all our shoes. We were definitely over piling them by the door. Now it just needs some baskets - just look at that mess of shoes (oh no, please don't, actually....)!