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A weatherproof storage bench with vertical-slat sides and a hinged lid — deck-box storage for cushions and toys that looks like furniture, not a plastic tub.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 4 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 20" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Side slats | 22 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 17" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Side frame top/bottom | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 45 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Side frame ends | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 11 1/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| End panel slats | 12 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 17" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| End frame sides | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 16 1/4" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| End frame top/bottom | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 17 1/4" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Bottom | 6 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 47" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Top slats | 13 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 23 3/4" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Top frame supports | 3 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 45 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x4 board, 8 ft (Cedar or treated pine) Legs, slats, bottom, top. | 15 each | ☐ |
| 1x3 board, 8 ft (Cedar or treated pine) Frame boards. | 6 each | ☐ |
| 1x2 board, 8 ft (Cedar or treated pine) End frame and top supports. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Exterior door hinges For the lid. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Exterior screws, 2" | 120 each | ☐ |
| Waterproof wood glue Optional at assembly if you want it to knock down. | 6 oz | ☐ |
| Exterior finish | 32 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Circular Saw, Drill / Driver, Speed Square. Materials: 1x4 board, 8 ft, 1x3 board, 8 ft, 1x2 board, 8 ft, Exterior screws, 2", Waterproof wood glue
Build the two side panels. The easiest way is to start with one of the legs, mark it 1-1/2" in for the frame (a 1x2 makes a handy gauge since it's 1-1/2" wide), and build out from there. Fill with vertical slats spaced evenly.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x4 board, 8 ft, 1x3 board, 8 ft, Exterior screws, 2"
The end panels are simpler frames of slats. Screw the frame boards together, lay the slats in, and fasten. Keep the slat spacing consistent with the sides.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Exterior screws, 2", Waterproof wood glue
Attach the four panels into a box with 2" screws. Skip the glue if you want to be able to disassemble it later; use glue for a stronger permanent joint.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x4 board, 8 ft, Exterior screws, 2"
Attach the bottom boards with 2" screws — glue for permanence, no glue if you want knockdown. Leave slight gaps between bottom boards so water drains rather than pools.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x4 board, 8 ft, 1x2 board, 8 ft, Exterior door hinges, Exterior screws, 2"
Build the top by fastening the 13 slats across the three 1x2 supports. Hinge it to the box with exterior door hinges so it opens as a lid.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Exterior finish
Finish every piece (you likely already did each panel), fill exposed screws with paintable silicone, lightly sand, and add a topcoat. Confirm the lid swings freely and the box drains.