To keep the legs off the wet patio or deck screw on 3 4 in.
Diy outdoor storage chest. A thin piece of rigid plastic under the bench seat material or a bench seat made of marine plywood does the trick. We also added a lid support to hold the seat open. With the bench stained and the panels covered screw the panels inside the frames photo 10. Mark a line inch from the face of the front right leg.
Build an outdoor storage bench with a twist the hidden storage can hold two rubber totes. Even with the seat closed a little rainwater can seep around the upper edge. Storage in general seems like it is always an issue. This diy storage chest is the perfect size to use as a small coffee table entryway bench storage end of the bed storage toy box storage or just for keepsake storage.
Cut a 3 1 2 inch radius on one end of each side ledge m and. Instructions build frames and add legs. Position the first slat. Cut the end stiles a end rails b front back stiles c.
Most outdoor stuff is weatherproof but even outdoor cushions can get soggy if exposed to rain. Outdoor storage it seems like it is always an issue. This backyard storage box is ideal for storing pool toys kid s outdoor toys gardening tools patio cushions and more. Texas weather is so strange one day it s 80 degrees it s february by the way and the next it s in the low 40s.
Look for a lockable deck box for extra security. Measure between the two bottom front back rails and cut 13 bottom slats. Still not sure of the size you ll need. We have a variety of small deck boxes medium sized and large outdoor storage boxes up to 150 gallons and larger.
That means your bench seat aka storage lid needs waterproofing. I m so excited to be sharing the plans and tutorial for this diy outdoor storage bench. Either there is never enough of it orĂ¢ there is no good way to store your tools cushions outdoor cookware pink lawn flamingoes etc. Attach slats and cladding.
Fasten ledges to the box. Final touches on the outdoor storage bench seat. Attach the first slat. Choose from a variety of colors and styles including wood look wicker and basket weave designs.