Don't Spend Hundreds On Outdoor Seating This Spring, DIY It Instead. Here's How

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Ah, spring! Vibrant blooms, inviting sunshine, and an impeccable opportunity to make your backyard or patio space feel like a resort. But why splurge on high-priced, store-bought outdoor seating when you could instead channel your inner DIY mastery to fashioning your own creations? Whether for a change of scenery for your reading escapades or a laid-back gathering where laughter blends with grill sizzles, these DIY seats for greenhorns and seasoned DIYers guarantee a comfortable retreat from the daily grind. It's simple: slice wooden pieces to size, assemble them, and finish off with sanding and painting.

Thinking you're ill-equipped for this undertaking? You'd be surprised by the multitude of supplies within your reach. Starting from the basic requisites: screws, sandpaper, saw, and wood glue are readily available at local hardware stores without tugging heavily on your purse strings. And if manual sanding isn't your cup of tea? A rented electrical sander fits the bill. You could even lease an electric circular saw from a nearby Home Depot for $18 per four hours, or $25 per day.

As for the paint (the icing on the cake), strike a balance between aesthetics and the practical considerations of durability and price. Repurposing timber or pallets is an eco-friendly way to trim your expenses. Plus, most supplies you purchase today are reusable for future DIY projects. One word of caution amid this burst of resourcefulness: let not your enthusiasm overshadow the need to abide by the applicable safety measures.