On the blog last week I shared our huge DIY Backyard Makeover. My hubby and I did a complete overhaul on our boring backyard. That included our porch area. I wanted to make it a place where I could sit and watch the kids play or we could have friends over and hang out. We purchased a patio set last summer when we moved into our new home. I love it. Well except for the coffee table that came with the set. So I decided to whip up a DIY Outdoor Coffee Table to complete our backyard makeover.
I spotted an awesome DIY Coffee Table over at the Shabby Creek Cottage and knew that this is the direction that I wanted to go. So I looked around our garage and started gathering supplies. Luckily we had most of the things we needed to complete the project. I love stash buster projects!!!
I used some 4×4 and some 2×4 boards because that’s what I had on hand. My hubby helped me get all the wood cut and put together.
Once the table was put together I painted it with spray paint that I also had on hand. One item that I did buy was 4 casters to put on the bottom of each table leg. I love that I can just wheel the table around where I need it! Awesome for an outdoor space.
For the top of the table I went searching in my garage. My hubby had recently cut down some 6ft fence boards to create covers for the air conditioner and electrical box in our backyard. So I had a bunch of 2ft boards in a pile. They made the PERFECT table top. We planed each board down as they were quite rough and then I stained them with some of my DIY wood stain.
We used the nail gun to attach the fence board remnants to the table base. I did give the table a coat of Polycrylic to protect it.
The fence boards ended up taking a redish look because of it’s type of wood. But I think it turned out fabulous!
Now my patio set definitely has more personality. I love this table way more than the one that came with our set.
What do you think of my stash busting DIY Outdoor Coffee Table?
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If you want to see my entire Backyard Makeover check it out HERE! There’s lots of fun stuff to check out!
Love how you put the wheels on the bottom of the table. Pinned. Would love if you shared this on the Merry Monday Linky Party.
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What a clever way to recycle those fence boards! I’ll have to try that DIY Stain too! Thanks for sharing at Monday Funday link party! Pinning! ~ Heather
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