DIY Garden Bench

Materials Needed:

  • 2×4 wooden boards
  • Screws
  • Drill
  • Saw
  • Sandpaper
  • Outdoor wood stain or paint

Steps:

  1. Cut the Wood
    Cut four legs (18” each), two long seat supports (48” each), and two shorter cross braces (16” each) from 2x4s.
  2. Build the Frame
    Attach the seat supports to the legs using screws to form the basic bench shape. Add the cross braces for extra stability, screwing them between the legs.
  3. Add the Seat
    Cut additional boards to create the seat. Attach them horizontally across the top of the frame with screws.
  4. Sand & Finish
    Sand the entire bench to smooth out any rough spots. Paint or stain the bench with outdoor wood stain or weather-resistant paint.
  5. Place in the Garden
    Place your new bench in a cozy corner of your garden for seating or decoration.
Bench made from an old wooden railway sleeper with a background of a green tropical garden in bright sunshine

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