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No matter if it’s indoors or outdoors, any space can benefit from more storage. Some might shy away from adding more storage to a space because they’re afraid of creating clutter. For situations like this, the best thing you can do is find storage that also serves another function. For outdoor furniture, benches are an excellent option for furniture that has storage built in. With some basic materials and tools you can build one completely DIY. Here we’ll go over the process and details so you can add more storage and seating to your outdoor space.
Kreg jig
Outdoor screws for Kreg jig
Drill
Pressure treated wood
Screws for treated wood
End cut sealer
Square
Hinges
Foam or outdoor cushions
Cut the wood to the desired dimensions. Dimensions will all depend on the size of the bench you want to make. Remember that you can also build the bench in smaller pieces so that you can rearrange them for more or less seating as needed.
After cutting the wood to size, use the Kreg jig to add two holes to the end of each long piece.
Apply end cut sealer with a regular paint brush. This will seal up the edges of each piece to prevent breakage, splinters or other damage to the wood.
Lay out the wood to assemble beginning with the legs. Use a square to confirm you have a 90-degree angle.
Add the cross pieces to hold the legs together.
Construct the seat or lid of the bench by laying the remaining wood pieces flat. Use clamps to hold them in place if necessary and add the cross pieces to connect them on one side. The other side should be completely flat.
Using a cordless drill and screws, attach the hinges to the lid and to the back of the bench.
Next, construct the front and side covers for the bench. If you plan to position your new piece against a wall, you can save money and time by skipping the cover on the back side. However, this will mean your storage is not as secure and small items might be at risk of falling out the slats.
Complete your benches with foam or smaller outdoor cushions. You can make your own cushions by hot gluing fabric around the foam pieces for a quick and inexpensive option.
Enjoy your new bench with hidden storage. This outdoor furniture is perfect for storing large items including gardening tools, pool equipment or even coolers for food and drink storage during social gatherings. You can save space and still have everything you need close by, all while sitting comfortably on your custom DIY bench.
Rossi Real Estate Services LLC is a boutique real estate brokerage firm that provides close personal attention to buyers and sellers in the Capital Region and surrounding areas. “Typical” is not a word that clients use to describe Rossi Real Estate's approach to home buying and selling. Building upon years of experience, Rossi Real Estate employs creative marketing approaches, combined with a vast network, to quickly sell homes. By creating home floor plans, professional photography, and online marketing videos, Rossi Real Estate is able to depict home layouts and professional marketing to potential buyers before stepping foot in your home; this saves the seller valuable time by attracting only those buyers who have greater interest in the home. Additionally, by employing targeted online marketing, Rossi Real Estate targets buyers searching for homes just like yours.
Joe Rossi, the Principal Broker at Rossi Real Estate, builds upon over 12 years real estate experience in every transaction. Joe zealously advocates for his clients by combining his diverse background in law, finance, complex negotiation, and management, with compassion and exemplary communication skills creates. He explains transaction details and guides his clients through every step of the buying and selling experience. Furthermore, Joe listens to his clients’ wants and needs. In a recent transaction, the buyer profusely thanked Joe, stating he was, “[T]he only one in the transaction that was capable of communicating with the sellers in a way that ensured we were able to close on our dream home”.
Our real estate practice includes leading professionals, all of which are NYS Licensed Real Estate Sales Associates: Joseph R. Rossi, Ryan Hart, & Dustin Cogswell. Their experience includes work at a fortune 100 company, military operations, and technical recruiting.
If you're looking for a real estate broker who goes above and beyond the industry, who genuinely cares about their clients, and who will drive results, contact Rossi Real Estate Services LLC today.
The Stuff our attorneys make us include...
In accordance with Real Property Law §442-H, Rossi Real Estate Services LLC implemented a Standardized Operating Procedure governing client engagement. As such, prior to any engagement, Broker:
1. Requires a buyer to produce identification if the identity of the buyer is not readily known through a personal relationship with the broker or licensed sales person;
2. Requires an exclusive agency agreement (i.e. exclusive broker agreement) prior to engagement with any buyer;
3. Does not require pre-approval for a mortgage loan; however, a pre-qualification letter for a mortgage loan or, for cash buyers, proof of funds is required.
Although Broker may not require certain information, a seller of real estate may require this information prior to showing the property and/or as part of any purchase offer.
