Simple DIY Farmhouse Bench Tutorial With Storage

This bench gives me all the heart eyes! It’s huge, sturdy, and I love the farmhouse style and the extra storage it provides. Plus (most importantly) the bench looks amazing on my front porch. This bench was super easy & inexpensive to make. It only takes a few 2x4s, a box a wood screws, and a couple of hours on a Saturday afternoon to put together. And did you notice that not one screw is visible? I love that part of the design! Wood screws aren’t pretty. This bench is definitely a beginner’s project that anyone can tackle. If I can make this bench, you can, too. Let’s get started!

Things you’ll need for this project:

• (11) 8 foot 2×4 boards
• (1) box 2 ½ inch exterior wood screws
• tape measurer
• table saw
• circular saw
• square
• drill
• hand sander & sandpaper
• wood stain/polyurethane combo in Classic Oak
• rag
• plastic gloves
• drop cloth
• painters tape
• white & green outdoor paint
• roller paint brush
• foam paint brushes
• white spray paint
• 3 wooden crates (optional)

*Remember to use caution, eye protection, and extreme care when using power tools.

Step 1: Cut your brace pieces.

Before you begin, pick out the 4 best boards. These will be the seat of your bench. Choose the straightest, smoothest and prettiest boards to set aside.

Next, you will cut one of the remaining 2x4s in half with the table saw. Then cut those into 14 inch pieces. You will need 10 of these for brace pieces. You’ll have a

little extra wood left over that you won’t be using. Save that for another project.

Now the only thing left is to enjoy our new bench. Let me know if you have any questions. I hope you try this project for your home! I’d love to hear how it goes.

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