The best part of this DIY/ hack?
You dont need any power tools.
No side table plans needed either…
Why?
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Its something that you might already have in your outdoor space…
a giant planter!
If you want to buy it brand new heres agiant planter on amazonthat would make a great base.
You just have to ask.
I havent had to use any big power tools for any of my projects yet- even theseIkea hacksI did.
Im not hating on power tools, it just makes projects simpler (and more doable for more people!
I have to admit, this was the second time Ive ever stained anything.
The first time was when I was 17 and helped my family stain a wooden fence in our backyard!
And trust me when I say its easy!
The hardest part is the stinky fumes from the stain.
So check that you do it outside in a well-ventilated area!
I used asimple painters brushto paint on the stain.
You dont need a lot of stain on your brush while doing it either.
Keep the coats light, and do multiple of them.
To get the gorgeous deep walnut color I painted3 coats of the stain, in thin even layers.
and let each coat dry for about 10 minutes before doing the next.
Now on to the tutorial!
To assemble, place the tabletop over the planter base!
I hope you enjoy your DIY outdoor DIY side table with storage- made out of a giant planter.
Enjoy your time outdoors, and until next time, stay Nifty!
Jasmine
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