tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post5256101545440045181..comments2024-03-28T09:51:58.814-04:00Comments on More Like Home: Day 17 - Build an Outdoor Storage BenchGeorgiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16098769340141865316noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-82729612886208792182016-04-30T22:36:38.822-04:002016-04-30T22:36:38.822-04:00Thanks so much for the feedback!! I'd love to ...Thanks so much for the feedback!! I'd love to see your benches when you're done. Have fun! Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098769340141865316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-45914013025807949182016-04-26T12:49:54.911-04:002016-04-26T12:49:54.911-04:00Cost today FOR 2 benches a smaller one and a long ...Cost today FOR 2 benches a smaller one and a long one , i'm make it a L shape FOR my small balcony with stain hinges and sealant 89$ from Home Depot but I used untreated 2x4's if u use treated the cost would be around 130 for 2 thank you for the plans! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17189940364900998475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-52581083432178572552016-04-21T21:57:20.018-04:002016-04-21T21:57:20.018-04:00Thanks for sharing! I get a lot of questions about...Thanks for sharing! I get a lot of questions about current prices! :)Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098769340141865316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-37418496155223628642016-04-21T21:56:36.270-04:002016-04-21T21:56:36.270-04:00Hi! A weight rated lid support would be a great wa...Hi! A weight rated lid support would be a great way to protect little fingers and heads. You'll need to use regular hinges with it. Look for something like these: http://www.hardwaresource.com/hinges/specialty-hinges/chest-hinges-box-hinges-lid-supports/toy-box-lid-supports/toy-box-lid-supports-weight-ratedGeorgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098769340141865316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-62681345006768844462016-04-19T10:47:49.160-04:002016-04-19T10:47:49.160-04:00Cost for the wood in the Uk today £54Cost for the wood in the Uk today £54Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03998348303138341470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-6690468341547139352016-04-18T00:57:36.722-04:002016-04-18T00:57:36.722-04:00Hi. Love this idea but worried about trapped finge...Hi. Love this idea but worried about trapped fingers,smacked heads from the lid being shut,any options for a slow closing lid. UkAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03998348303138341470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-7814431321150000382016-03-23T14:31:06.148-04:002016-03-23T14:31:06.148-04:00Hi, I would probably try a T hinge (like these htt...Hi, I would probably try a T hinge (like these http://amzn.to/1PrLAyH), but really you could get by with just about anything since it doesn't have to support hanging weight like a door. :)Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098769340141865316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-74419524210270889382016-03-10T12:49:20.243-05:002016-03-10T12:49:20.243-05:00Any suggestion on type of hinges for the top?Any suggestion on type of hinges for the top?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-161158946635970022016-01-12T02:28:36.364-05:002016-01-12T02:28:36.364-05:00Wow I love the bench seat, what a clever idea.
Wow I love the bench seat, what a clever idea.<br />Nathan M. Registerhttp://thebestchairsglider.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-88617346366635071382015-06-29T15:16:55.851-04:002015-06-29T15:16:55.851-04:00Yes! So sorry, I marked my measurements to the bot...Yes! So sorry, I marked my measurements to the bottom of the side boards instead of the bottom of the legs. I'll make a note up in the plans. Thanks for pointing that out!!Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098769340141865316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-21106031302864270792015-06-11T05:54:39.643-04:002015-06-11T05:54:39.643-04:00I like the plans but to leave 1/2 inch at bottom w...I like the plans but to leave 1/2 inch at bottom would need 18 inch legs right? 5 x 3.5 is 17.5Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-33619421402441528262015-02-03T16:37:12.892-05:002015-02-03T16:37:12.892-05:00Yes! There are outdoor finishes available at most ...Yes! There are outdoor finishes available at most home improvement stores. For our outdoor furniture we decided on a 2-in-1 deck stain & sealer. To make sure every surface was waterproof, we actually cut all the pieces and stained the sides of each piece individually before assembly. :)Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098769340141865316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-68120694621546590822015-02-02T19:47:02.564-05:002015-02-02T19:47:02.564-05:00This is great! Any suggestions on how to waterpro...This is great! Any suggestions on how to waterproof the entire bench? (top, sides, etc.) Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-52994530727157477332014-11-12T16:52:27.626-05:002014-11-12T16:52:27.626-05:00I love that idea!I love that idea!Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098769340141865316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-86476372349643371672014-11-07T22:55:08.872-05:002014-11-07T22:55:08.872-05:00I'm thinking .....CEDAR 2x4's and you...I'm thinking .....CEDAR 2x4's and you've got a great storage area for comforters in front of the bed....and a seat to boot.....Chickladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192045305134100937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-68060616582311666392014-05-26T18:43:24.451-04:002014-05-26T18:43:24.451-04:00I made this storage bench this weekend. A lot of ...I made this storage bench this weekend. A lot of sweat but it turned out great!<br /><br />Thanks! Emilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-31326621156299411202012-11-05T22:18:38.899-05:002012-11-05T22:18:38.899-05:00This will be the first project I try as my daughte...This will be the first project I try as my daughter NEEDS a toybox.Jamie H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13637733290908152011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-24255405415988348172012-10-26T19:26:09.742-04:002012-10-26T19:26:09.742-04:00I love that it is double-functional!I love that it is double-functional!Michelle J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14024721091286280500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-79392128876358604592012-10-19T12:39:48.790-04:002012-10-19T12:39:48.790-04:00I really need one of these! Maybe two!I really need one of these! Maybe two!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16652961966223475265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-33788130245162541692012-10-17T22:59:00.532-04:002012-10-17T22:59:00.532-04:00This is great!This is great!Joshnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-26035947651996851572012-10-17T10:09:27.640-04:002012-10-17T10:09:27.640-04:00Oh goodie! I can attach this to my planter bench I...Oh goodie! I can attach this to my planter bench I spent all night constructing. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-32318319921213419332012-10-17T09:56:00.825-04:002012-10-17T09:56:00.825-04:00This would be good for our pool supplies that are ...This would be good for our pool supplies that are always in the way!Gaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05987644682813469036noreply@blogger.com