How to Build an Outdoor Storage Box

We can never have enough storage – that too covered storage which can also double as a bench. We have been looking for a solution to store all the pool and yard toys.

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How to Build an Outdoor Storage Box

Step 1 – Prepare the Board

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Step 2 – Build the Short Side

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Step 3 – Build the box

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Step 4 – Build the bottom and top

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SWIPE UP FOR yhe steps

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