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Sleek outdoor sofa

here’s no debate that all-weather outdoor furniture and accessories can cost a pretty penny—especially when shopping during the peak spring or summer season. Enter this clean-lined outdoor sofa. Made from inexpensive 2×4 boards, the project requires only a few basic tools. After you cut the lumber to size, pocket-hole joinery makes assembly quick and easy. For the cost of a few cushions—I found mine online for $35 per set (one seat and one back

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