DIY FURNITURE PROJECTS FOR YOUR SCREENED-IN PORCH
As the days are warming up, we are all spending more time enjoying our screened porches. What better way to enjoy a warm, relaxing, bug-free environment then with some new, DIY porch furniture? We have three quick DIY projects that will have you and your guests enjoying a comfortable evening outdoors all the time!
OUTDOOR STORAGE BENCH
This useful DIY will allow you to store any and all items easily while providing additional seating for family and friends.
What You’ll Need:
- 2x4’s
- Gate Hinges
- Screws
- Staples/Staple Gun
- Rope
- Cedar fencing
- Outdoor stain/sealant
- Outdoor cushions/pillows
- Optional: Chicken wire
Directions:
- Treat the 2x4’s to build the frame - cut to approximately 7.5’
- Using the gate hinges to secure (4) 2x4’s, 2 on each side
- The end 2x4s and center were completely screwed down to the frame, where the fencing boards would rest
- Once all 2x4’s are screwed down, add the cedar fencing
- Cut the top boards in half to have two opening “doors”
- Add (2) 2x4’s to the back of the box to ensure stuff doesn’t fall out of the box
- Optional: Add chicken wire to the base to allow for drainage in the event of rain/weather
- Staple cheap rope to the top of the box to create a handle
-Top with outdoor pillows/cushions as desired
OUTDOOR PORCH CHAIR
This easy, comfortable chair is a perfect pairing for any good porch! It’s able to be painted and decorated to match all personalities and makes for a great statement piece.
What You’ll Need:
- (6) 2×3 @ 8ft (framing lumber)
- (2) 1×3 @ 8ft
- 2 1/2″ Deck screws
- 2″ Brad nails
- 2 1/2″ Kreg screws (weather resistant)
- Waterproof wood glue
- Stainable wood filler
- 1 set of outdoor cushions
- Exterior wood stain
Directions:
- Make cuts for outdoor chair frame
- Add pocket holes to the wood
- Assemble DIY patio chair side frames
- Add side slat boards to chair side frames
- Attach the sides of DIY chair together
- Add back frame boards to the chair
- Fill holes, sand, and stain the outdoor chair
- Top with cushions/pillows as desired
OUTDOOR SIDE TABLE
This adorable, strong side table will certainly be the finishing touch to any spring porch.
What You’ll Need:
- (3) 2x2x8 pine
- (1) 16x16 Concrete paver
- 2.5” outdoor pocket hole screws
- Wood filler
- Wood glue
- Liquid nails
- 150 & 120 sanding block or paper
Directions:
- Cut 2x2
- Drill Pocket holes
- Assemble the bottom
- Connect the legs around the top
- Secure the bottom to the legs
- Sand
- Paint
- Attach concrete paver using adhesive
These three DIY’s will have your screened porch looking fresh and comfortable as the season begins to warm up!
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