10 Easy and Affordable Backyard DIY Projects to Do this Summer
9. DIY Auxiliary Drawer For Your Backyard
If you’ve ever been frustrated by not having a convenient place to store barbecue or gardening tools this backyard DIY is perfect for you. This cool DIY transforms plain wooden crates into a rustic, rolling storage unit. It’s the perfect place to keep all your most essential backyard tools. Summer storage problems solved!
You’ll Need:
- 3 wooden fruit boxes
- 4 rotating wheels (IKEA)
- 24 wood screws 3 x 20 mm
- 4 small metal brackets (IKEA)
- Bosch PST 700 E Compact scroll saw
- Multi-sander with lithium battery PSM 10.8 LI
- Bosch IXO cordless screwdriver
Instructions:
1.) Gather 3 wooden crates. Saw the two boards on the widest side of each box using the Bosch PST 700 E Compact jigsaw.
2.) Sand the freshly cut edges to avoid any unsightly protrusion. The wood should be smooth and soft. Ideally use a delta sander.
3.) Choose the box that will go on the bottom of the cart and, in the four corners of its base, screw four rotating wheels on to the bottom.
4.) Finally, stack the three boxes one on top of the other, and screw them together with the help of metal joints that hold them together.
5.) You can leave the cart with a vintage touch, or treat its surface and paint it.