Frequently, I come across a do-it-yourself project that appears enjoyable and straightforward, only to end up in a mess with hot glue. However, this DIY outdoor side table does not fall into that category of crafting turmoil. Instead, it’s quite simple—basically, all you might have to do is grab some tools.
spray paint
It’s simple and also inexpensive to produce, which naturally holds great importance.
TikTok creator @lizfenwickdiy managed to get all her required materials for the project from Walmart. When they said “all she needed,” they meant just three things. Given how pricey
patio furniture
This can be categorized as a “must-try hack.”
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Liz instructs, ‘Head over to Walmart and monitor this hack.’ She adds, ‘This outdoor side table can be assembled in mere minutes using just three materials!’
Consider me intrigued, Liz.
Initially, Liz chooses a Better Homes & Gardens planter from Walmart, or to be precise, the
Better Homes & Gardens 16″W x 16″L x 15.8″H Ellan White Resin Plant Container
For $29.98 each, she mentions they are available in white, black, or blue. However, she could only locate the blue version, and I’ve managed to spot just the white one at my nearby Walmart. No worries even if it’s not your preferred color since you’ll be painting over it anyway.
Next, Liz takes hold of a Mainstays 16-inch pizza tray priced at only $5.97.
Up next, it’s time for painting. In Liz’s situation, she opted for a matte black spray paint from Rust-Oleum to overlay the current hues of her planter and pizza pan. To clarify, she applies the spray paint in two coats for each item.
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In the end, simply put the pizza tray on top of the planter to complete your creation. Ta-da! You now have an ultra-simple, minimalistic side table.
your patio
.
One commenter stated, ‘I actually tried this technique last year,’ adding, ‘it’s beneficial as water cannot penetrate, allowing me to store items instead of bringing them indoors.’
I really enjoy a hack that also serves as
easy storage
, don’t you?
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