How To Build Patio Furniture: Low Cost & Simple!

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3 ай бұрын

Having great outdoor patio furniture should not cost a fortune. In this video I will show you how to build a great chair and couch for under $100.
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@Kevinrichardsonministries 3 ай бұрын

Nice Design... Here's a few Important Tips... I have a lot of homemade outdoor furniture (hardwood by the way) and rain and sunlight are forces to be reckoned with. I would suggest after you complete filling ALL cracks, holes, etc along with your staining, etc to seal them with a solid two part polyurethane floor sealer and do it again and again and again... especially with soft wood. Then after several coats of sealer than switch and put on your Topcoat and again several coats. Otherwise your nice furniture will warp, separate and rot. Ask me how I know... yes, even hardwood takes a beating outside, so never allow ANY cracks or crevices that would allow ANY water to gain access or you will be crying the blues before long. That said... again Nice Design. I would suggest a waterproof glue as well like Titebond Three and the use of some hardwood dowels at key stress points. Stainless steel screws and brad nails would also be a major plus... jus' sayin... if you're building it to last. One final note... old fashioned Bondo makes a good filler and is easy to stain. If you do it right... you won't even notice it has been used. Thumbs Up on your video... Very Good Documentation and camera work in your steps... Subscribed... and God Bless You.

@DIYGene 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Kevin, This is some great advice. I have never thought of using bondo as a wood filler. Thanks again for all the great suggestions and God Bless.

@vince9486 Ай бұрын

Done plenty of chairs and tables here in Texas and in one summer your work is literally toast...spring rain gives way to many days over 100 and you better build solid. Ask me how I know. And then the squirrels...

@DIYGene Ай бұрын

@@vince9486 Sounds like you have your challenges. Thanks for watching.

@Book-Gnome Ай бұрын

How do you get Poly to bond over an oil based product like stain? I tried it over Danish oil and it was a disaster. I may have done it too soon maybe, not giving the oil long enough to cure??

@DIYGene Ай бұрын

@@Book-Gnome I not sure what poly you are using. I used Minwax Helmsman exterior varnish. Here is a link: Minwax Clear Varnish: creatoriq.cc/4bwq4Lz I hope this helps. thanks for watching.

@johnbarney5787 Ай бұрын

Do you know what is so sad? When you said how cheap you got everything for at Home Depot, I jumped to see if this video was 5 yrs old!😂 AWESOME!

@DIYGene Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@wordswritteninred7171 19 күн бұрын

Same here. Lol But, the price savings still stands! Compare building to buying and the value is still there. But boy those prices sound sweet! Lol

@MarthaMarcum 2 күн бұрын

I really like what you have done by rounding off the sharp edges.

@DIYGene 2 күн бұрын

Thank you. And thanks for watching.

@74dartman13 3 ай бұрын

They look great Gene! Better than store bought, too! 👍😎

@DIYGene Ай бұрын

Thanks Dartman!

@74dartman13 Ай бұрын

@@DIYGene yep!😊

@toddpeterson1673 Ай бұрын

I like the look without the cushions.... very nice!

@DIYGene 3 ай бұрын

Sorry about the Premiere. I did not mean to do that.

@timscanlan1466 3 ай бұрын

Looks fantastic

@DIYGene 3 ай бұрын

Hi Tim, I am really happy with it. Now I can’t wait for spring. Thanks for watching.

@patrickdingman1521 3 ай бұрын

Great build! I love the contrast of the dark stain and the cedar 👍

@DIYGene 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Patrick, I was really happy how those colors worked. Thanks again for watching.

@farrahtittle6675 10 сағат бұрын

These look great indoors as well. I enjoyed the video, and learned a new woodworking tip. Thanks!

@DIYGene 9 сағат бұрын

Thanks Farrah, these are fun projects. Thanks again for watching.

@robertsutton5169 3 ай бұрын

Hi Gene, great video! Love the music background!

@bearlundegaard9645 3 ай бұрын

Awesome style as always!

@DIYGene 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much.

@debsisson4559 3 ай бұрын

Great job as usual Gene!

@DIYGene 3 ай бұрын

This was such a fun project. Thanks so much for watching.

@mikaelnordstrom8321 3 ай бұрын

Greetings from Sweden. Always a treat to watch your vids Gene. Keep doing what you do!

@DIYGene 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much and thank you for the encouragement. And hello to beautiful Sweden.

@humbertogarcia7317 Ай бұрын

Great job! I agree on he cedar and dark stain combination. The color made me see the whole video. Easy build, you made it enjoyable to watch as you work and explain with simple language 👌

@DIYGene Ай бұрын

Oh thank you so much. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. The cedar wood has such a beautiful tone. Please let me know if you have any ideas for other videos. Thanks again for watching.

@danielhanawalt4998 Ай бұрын

I really like the contrasting colors. Good video and choice of music.

@DIYGene Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching.

@toddweller 3 ай бұрын

They look awesome Gene!. Great design!

@DIYGene 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@harithmadhi385 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your nice project .

@DIYGene Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching.

@elcapitan1244 Ай бұрын

This exactly my kind of style cheap and luxurious

@DIYGene Ай бұрын

It was a really fun project. Thanks so much for watching.

@davidquerry8869 3 ай бұрын

I like them without the cushions also. Cool project Gene.

@DIYGene 3 ай бұрын

Thanks David, I really do like the look without the cushions. Thanks for watching!

@InsidetheBoothTV 3 ай бұрын

looks great!! awesome job

@DIYGene 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Dan!

@carolynw5621 Ай бұрын

Good job Gene, I'm doing my yard now thanks for the great Idea!

@DIYGene Ай бұрын

I hope it helps! Thanks for watching.

@ps603 Ай бұрын

I love them. Without the cushions.

@DIYGene Ай бұрын

Me too! That cedar has such nice wood tones. Thanks for watching.

@EdsonLima-tx6px Ай бұрын

Parabéns excelente trabalho um vídeo nota mil valeu

@lourdesfernandes6856 11 күн бұрын

Love your diy futures. Awesome

@DIYGene 11 күн бұрын

Oh thank you and thanks for watching.

@timmyers1006 Ай бұрын

Very nice. I like your simple to build design.

@DIYGene Ай бұрын

Thanks Tim, it is so simple and easy to build. Thanks again for watching.

@JamASharpe 3 күн бұрын

Fantastic work. Good job!

@DIYGene 3 күн бұрын

Thanks James, this was a fun project. Thanks again for watching.

@mrmyblessednest1722 Ай бұрын

Great build Gene! I think adding the supports under the seat planks was a great idea!

@DIYGene Ай бұрын

I’m really glad I added the supports. 👍 Thanks for watching.

@thomasfaust1796 24 күн бұрын

Excellent job brother.

@DIYGene 24 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@eightapeach2861 Ай бұрын

Great build, brother! Excellent music too

@DIYGene Ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Fun project. Thanks for watching.

@fmlapa 3 ай бұрын

Great job Gene! As always, simple projects where it shows you put your love of doing things into it! Best from Portugal! #parkside4life #lidl

@DIYGene 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I love making something simple and useful. Are you enjoying spring in Portugal?

@fmlapa 3 ай бұрын

@@DIYGene Yes, indeed 25/30C, it's already starting to get hot, there aren't really 4 seasons anymore, I still have tons of wood I didn't get to burn ehehe and I'm guessing I will start using AC in a few weeks to be able to work from home ;) hope you get some cool projects for the next months!

@LloydMayes 26 күн бұрын

Looks awesome ❤

@DIYGene 26 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for watching.

@69kaveman Ай бұрын

Nice work!

@DIYGene Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@johnbarney5787 29 күн бұрын

Definitely without the cushions! Looks awesome!

@DIYGene 29 күн бұрын

I agree , without cushions. Thanks for watching.

@zake1571 Ай бұрын

Great Project..... 🤩

@DIYGene 23 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@mizdtorres5054 2 ай бұрын

Loved watching your video, 1st time watcher. The patio furniture turned out beautifully. Also, a person a little on the “plus” size would be able to be confident they won’t collapse, and would fit in them! They would be comfortable for a sit around the fire night. Thank you, yes detailed instructions please.

@DIYGene 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and hope you will check out some of the other videos on the channel. Oh and I will see what I can do about instructions. Lol

@davidjones702 24 күн бұрын

I'm inclined to agree with you. Looks amazing and no cushions have my vote

@DIYGene 23 күн бұрын

It feels wrong to cover up the cedar. LOL! Thanks for watching.

@davidjones702 23 күн бұрын

@DIYGene lol....totally. thank you for a great video!

@flatlinesup Ай бұрын

Good job! Thanks for sharing! New sub.

@DIYGene Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and for subscribing!

@Northeastken 2 ай бұрын

What a great look. The dark and light wood looks amazing. Another project well done.😎

@DIYGene 2 ай бұрын

Thanks NortheastKen! I really like the color combination too. I’m thinking about using cedar around the side of the deck and that same color combination. Thanks again for watching.

@Northeastken 2 ай бұрын

@@DIYGene Hey also I'm looking at your cushions. If you don't mind, were they from a local box store or an online thing. I have been looking for cushions for my outdoor swing. My cushions are 20x20 seat area and 20x20 on the back all one piece. Everything I see online will set me over $100 for 3. even if they were longer on the back it could work. Its 60" across. Looking at tossing the swing and making your bench, lol!

@DIYGene 2 ай бұрын

@@Northeastken I picked up the cushions from a store called Aldi. They were closing them out and I really only paid $5 each for them. In fact I bought the cushions before I built the furniture. LOL I would look at stores like AtHome they seem to have a lot of selection. I’m sorry I couldn’t be more help.

@Northeastken 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. I appreciate your feedback on this. We have an Aldi up our way over here.Never even thought of looking. You never know when a deal like that will pop up. I done that before, bought something even tho I didn't need it, but I was such a good deal, ya couldn't leave it there. Lol Thanks again

@juancarlosamaya.de.todo.unpoco 4 күн бұрын

Exelente trabajo amigo saludos desde el salvador muchas bendiciones

@DIYGene 4 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for watching.

@leslieapplegate65 3 ай бұрын

Looks great! (Now you need a small table to match them...got to have something to put your drink and burger plate on...lol)

@DIYGene 3 ай бұрын

lol So true. Thanks for watching.

@DIYGene 3 ай бұрын

So true. LOL

@philpartin8618 3 ай бұрын

They look great! 🍺

@DIYGene 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Phil, and thanks again for watching.

@iamthepeterman54 Ай бұрын

Nice dude

@DIYGene Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching

@ahmetertem7302 14 күн бұрын

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@robertkerby2581 3 ай бұрын

I really like the look; your amazing design and build, Gene! Well done, Sir!

@DIYGene 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Robert! I’m looking forward to using it. Thanks again for watching.

@oldb-1kenobi 3 ай бұрын

Well, heck Gene, they look pretty great in the sun room too. How about building another set for the patio?

@DIYGene 3 ай бұрын

For a hundred bucks, not a bad idea. LOL

@edwardrossiter9612 27 күн бұрын

How are these holding up today? Anything you would do differently? Awesome video!!

@DIYGene 27 күн бұрын

It’s holding up great. I will be bringing inside or covering it at the end of the season. I think that will help it last longer. The varnish is doing well but we are in the first summer. Thanks for watching.

@morethanenoughwoodworks7654 Ай бұрын

Subscribed. Love the 2 tone look. Would be great if you made plans available.

@DIYGene Ай бұрын

I think I need to work on that. I am getting a lot of requests. Thanks for watching.

@papachuck6007 Ай бұрын

I really like this, i just wish I could get 2X4s of that quality. Maybe I can rip 2X10s down to 2X3 so i would have something to work with.

@nickwest5686 Ай бұрын

Great video! Could you please post a cut sheet for this? I bought everything to make these then realized your cuts were only for the beginning of the video…

@giuseppexhilone5150 Ай бұрын

Bellissimo bravo, è possibile avere le misure, grazie

@Donb71 2 ай бұрын

You should sell a step-by-step plan for this project. I know I'd pay a few bucks for it.

@DIYGene 2 ай бұрын

You know I have been really thinking about doing that. Thanks for the inspiration.

@standavis7266 Ай бұрын

@@DIYGeneFirst time viewer...definitely going to hit the Subscribe button. I would be interested in plans as well. You started out with the side measurements but never gave any more measurements. A cut list would be great so I can make a set for my wife. Keep up the great work.

@josea.cortessr.1134 19 күн бұрын

Where can I get the plans for the patio furniture? Thank you in advance for your time.

@mrb4408 27 күн бұрын

Nice job Sir, I would have put a wider slat of wood on top of the armrests just for comfort.

@DIYGene 27 күн бұрын

Great suggestion. Thanks for watching

@HellHound696 Ай бұрын

Hey Gene, new subscriber. I love the build and design. Like many, I i would pay for a cut list and build sheet if possible.

@DIYGene Ай бұрын

Thank you. I’m working on at least a cut sheet. I will let you know when I have one. Thanks for watching ind for subscribing.

@robertsutton5169 3 ай бұрын

For all your hard work, have a beer on me!

@DIYGene 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Bob for all your support! Cheers.

@carlostorres974 Ай бұрын

Excellent work: do you a measurements and cut list.

@DIYGene Ай бұрын

I haven’t done that but maybe I need to.

@kennethdeardorff2658 23 күн бұрын

what would you sell them for?

@dominicchappell1399 20 күн бұрын

I really like the design of these. Have you thought about using a deck sealer for your outdoor furniture? I'm wondering how it would work out. I made a chair out of pine and used a transparent cedar natural tone. It looks good, but my chair "looks" a bit thin. I was thinking this might be a good design

@DIYGene 20 күн бұрын

Actually I think deck stain is a perfect idea. Thanks so much for watching.

@greatgrandpaswoodworking 18 күн бұрын

Great job. I will be making this set in the next few weeks. Do you have plans for sale?

@DIYGene 17 күн бұрын

Thank you. I have not made a set of plans yet, but t I’m getting a lot of requests. I guess I better start working on some. Thanks for watching.

@teranceb.8114 6 күн бұрын

What were all the measurements? Only heard the 2x4's were 23.5"

@cwbooker 14 күн бұрын

Do you have plans for the chair and couch?

@wordswritteninred7171 19 күн бұрын

How do you attach the upolstry buttons to the metal strips? Did i miss it in the video? I also watched the cooler video. I love the look of the metal stips on the table and the cooler. And the buttons look great. But it looks like you push them into the strip.lol i am no where even close to that strong. Lol

@DIYGene 19 күн бұрын

I used a really small drill bit then pushed the tack into the wood. You can use a hammer to tap the tacks in too. I hope that helps. Thanks so much for watching the videos.

@ButterTravel 16 күн бұрын

Do you have plans to these builds?

@nickolascrego5716 Ай бұрын

Can I get the measurements?

@mandyhuggins7950 3 күн бұрын

Plans please

@robertwinton2649 3 ай бұрын

🤗❤️👍

@DIYGene 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Robert.

@squirrelydan826 26 күн бұрын

Lol 80$, yous should be happy with your prices down there. Up here in Canada where I'm at, 1 1x6x6 cedar fence picket is 12$.

@DIYGene 26 күн бұрын

Wow, I paid 3.75 each.

@robertsutton5169 3 ай бұрын

Looks like they are heavy enough so the wind wont blow them around and yet light enough to move by hand.

@DIYGene 3 ай бұрын

Hi Bob, That is exactly what I had in mind. I have had those plastic Adirondack chairs that end up in the neighbors yard after a bad storm. Lol. Thanks for watching.

@jahyder1 27 күн бұрын

How much was the cordless table saw, mitre saw, wood glue, clamps, cordless nailer, nails, square, puffy, cordless sander, sand paper, belt sander, rasp, saw horses, tape measure, speed square, pocket hole guide, cordless drill, screws, larger clamps, drill bits, stain, brush, plastic, furniture pads, Minwax sealer, urethane, and everything included with the cushions?

@DIYGene 27 күн бұрын

You know you are right. But you can do this project with a circular saw and a hammer. Don’t let it stop you from taking on a project. Thanks for watching.

@johnfriel6834 20 күн бұрын

Don’t think you got the sides right way round

@DIYGene 20 күн бұрын

Hi John, I have seen some furniture with the sides the other way. But I chose this way because I like the look and feel it is a stronger design. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

@aroundthehouse8472 Ай бұрын

Ok trying to figure out how your under a $100.00 for this build when the wood cost 80 and the clear was 25. Not to mention the glue, screws, and nails.

@DIYGene Ай бұрын

The lumber was actually about $15 less because I purchased more than enough. I should have mentioned that in the video. It really was under $100. Thanks for watching.