Difficulty Rating (one hammer is least difficult, four hammers is most difficult)
The seat opens up to reveal ample storage space for in-line skates, bats, balls, and helmets. It may
be the best seat in the house for parents weary of picking up (or driving over) expensive toys and
equipment.
If you lack a garage or have one that's sited away from your house, this weather-resistant bench
pinch-hits beautifully as a holding bin for sports equipment, gardening tools, or other items that
your family uses frequently.
Our bench is 5 feet long and 40 inches tall. A more compact 4-foot-long version is also shown on the
plans.
Built with pressure-treated pine and painted with exterior house paint, this bench will stand up to
weather extremes if you keep it in a protected location, such as under an eave or on a porch. Place
plastic storage tubs with lids inside the storage space to give extra protection from dampness.
For the antique finish shown here, slightly dilute exterior latex paint with water. Rub a thin coat
of mixture onto the wood with a cloth or sponge, and then gently rub the surface with a clean cloth,
allowing the natural wood grain to show through.
If you have any questions concerning project plans, please send us an e-mail.
