MAKE YOUR OWN OUTDOOR STORAGE BENCH

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Outdoor toys and supplies tend to clutter good garage space and the yard. Now with an outdoor storage space, everything will have its place!

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Grab some quality cedar wood (great for outdoors because it is rot resistant), hinges, tools, and some other odds and ends.

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Start by building the storage box frame, and drilling pocket holes into the ends for later.

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Build the back piece, and the decorative slats. Use the pocket holes to connect without seeing the screws.

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Attach the back piece, and the front legs to the box frame.

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Enclose the box with cedar fencing. I added decorative pieces to the front for added flair.

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Attach the bottom; I used mesh to allow dirt and water to drain through, but you can also use wooden planks.

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Now you can build and attach the bench lid. This will double as a seat, so sand the wood down well.

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Your storage bench is done, and now you can declutter that garage and yard.

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