DIY Outdoor Couch for Only $60

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Learn how to build this DIY Outdoor Couch with only 8 boards, just a few basic tools, step-by-step instructions and free plans by Shanty2chic! Click here for the full set of free printable plans, including the supply list.

Cut the legs and arms to size, drill 1 1/2" pocket holes at one end of each of the leg pieces and attach them to the arms with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue. Build 2 arm assemblies.
Cut the side runner to size, drill 1 1/2" pocket holes at both ends and attach it between the legs with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue.
Cut the bottom runners to size and drill 1 1/2" pocket holes at both ends. Attach them at the bottom of each side with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue.
Cut the cleats to size and attach them to the side, slat support with 2 1/2" wood screws and wood glue.

Cut the back runner to size and drill 1 1/2" pocket holes at both ends. Attach it to the inside of one arm assembly with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue.
Cut the front runner to size and drill 1 1/2" pocket holes at both ends. Attach it to the inside of the same arm assembly with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue.
Attach the second arm assembly to the front and back runners with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue.

Cut the seat slats to size, place them on top of the arm assembly cleats, according to the spacing below, and attach them to the cleats with 2 1/2" wood screws and wood glue.

Cut the back pieces to size. Drill 1 1/2" pocket holes at each end of the short pieces. Attach them to the long pieces with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue.
To attach the back, rest it on the cleats, flush at the 5° angle of the cleats. Drive 2 1/2" screws from the bottom of the cleats into the back. Then, drive 2 1/2" screws from the back of the back runner into the back to secure.

Fill in your exposed screw holes, sand the entire piece down and give it a finish and follow up with an outdoor protectant.
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