Every month Loweโs challenges me to create another unique project to share with you. This monthโs challenge was creative storage ideas. Have kids? This is a unique storage solution using a galvanized tub and a furry upholstered lid. Itโs the perfect place to store and corral all that kid clutter in your childโs bedroom. The storage tub doubles as a bench and a step stool. Donโt be deterred if you donโt have children, the storage bench could be used for magazine storage and much more!
Grab these materials and tools and follow along with me (and my 13 year old assistant.)
Creating the Galvanized Storage Bench and Lid
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Materials for the Galvanized Storage Tub and Lid:
- Galvanized Tub (5 gallon or larger)
- 1/2โณ plywood
- 2โณ x 2โณ lumber (cut to 2 โ 8โณ and 2 โ 4โณ sizes)
- Upholstery foam
- Spray adhesive
- Old t-shirt (optional)
- Furry fabric (or cheap throw blanket)
- Staple gun
- 3/8โณ staples
- Sharpie marker
- Jig saw
- Clamp
- Eye protection
- Sander with 80 grit & 220 grit sandpaper
- Electric carving knife
- Drill with drill bits
- Philips head bit
- 2โณ wood screws
Instructions:
Turn the galvanized tub upside down on the plywood. Use the sharpie to mark approximately 1/2 โ 1โณ out from the edge of the tub. Read more
