Better Homes and Gardens Australia

MULTI MAKEOVER

If your courtyard has good bones but has seen better days, don’t throw up your hands in despair – roll up your sleeves to work on a stunning makeover. Start by clearing out clutter, then use the pressure washer to remove built-up dirt and mould. Add a lick of paint, then use your DIY skills to build benches ideal for work or play, plus a hanging plant frame to help enclose the space. Finish with an outdoor lounge, then sit back and relax – you’ve earned it!

EASY STEPS TO MAKE YOUR OUTDOOR BENCH

Strong and sturdy, these DIY benches will stand the test of time. Complement them with a matching wall shelving unit. Instructions are for a bench 1500mm wide, however you can adjust the length to suit the dimensions at your place.

Here’s how

Sit a pair of legs on your workbench, clamped together. Sit an offcut of

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