Thursday, February 14, 2013

Recycle and upcycle cinder blocks to create a garden bench

by Debra Anchors


Photo (and instructions): Kayla's Basement
Look at what I discovered over at Kayla’s Basement.  Ingenious, Kayla.

Using 12 cinder blocks, paired with 4 (4 inch x 4 inch x 10 foot) pieces of lumber and some concrete adhesive, you too can build this outdoor bench - in less than an hour!







Note:  For convenience, I have embedded links into the text that will take you to the products used in this project.

Recycle, upcycle and do it yourself? Absolutely! Have you upcycled something unique for your garden from recycled materials? Please share it with me so I can feature your creation here.

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Until next time -
Debra

20 comments:

  1. Anonymous2/19/13, 10:33 PM

    Love this idea and will definitely build myself one. I am glad someone turned me on to this site.

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  2. Jan @TWOwomenANDaHOE3/10/13, 7:09 AM

    Wonderful idea! Thanks for sharing!

    May all your gardens grow,
    Jan

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  3. Unknown3/10/13, 9:29 AM

    What a cool idea...thanks for posting this

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  4. Melissa3/10/13, 11:45 AM

    How to you make the back of the bench?

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    1. Anonymous3/10/13, 1:33 PM

      There doesn't seem to be a back to the bench....except for pillows. :)

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    2. Debra3/10/13, 4:35 PM

      Hello Melissa. The reader who commented above is correct. This bench was photographed against a cement wall. Thank you for stopping in! -Debra

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  5. Anonymous3/13/13, 2:27 PM

    Love it! Are those fence post lumber?

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  6. Anonymous3/16/13, 2:08 PM

    Will it work on a concrete sidewalk floor without the concrete adhesive?

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  7. Anonymous3/27/13, 7:58 PM

    Hi, I love this idea. I had something similar in mind when I went up to Lowe's looking at cinder blocks. I have a hughe yard, front and back and sometimes I am so tired I just want to park somewhere for a minute. What is the concrete adhesive for? Is this to cement the blocks?

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    1. Debra3/27/13, 8:23 PM

      Hello! Yes; the concrete adhesive will secure the cinder blocks and will also steady the wood and keep it from shifting under the cushion. Thank you for stopping in! -Debra

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  8. Anonymous4/8/13, 11:51 AM

    Hi :D #WOW So creative lovely and very useful. Sincerely, Kula May

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    1. Debra4/8/13, 12:10 PM

      Hello Kula May! Do you think you will add one to your garden?

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  9. Anonymous6/7/13, 1:32 PM

    Making this, this weekend! Love this idea!

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    1. Debra6/8/13, 11:40 AM

      Wonderful! Please let us know how it went!

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  10. gourdphile6/15/13, 12:10 AM

    Groovy clever. And sturdy. Luv it.

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  11. Kristina10/9/14, 2:32 PM

    where did you find the bench cushion?? I love this!

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    1. Debra10/10/14, 7:05 AM

      Bench cushions can be found almost anywhere outdoor furniture is sold, but depending upon the size of bench you end up with, why not re-purpose something like a bunk-size mattress?

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  12. Girl in the dirt4/27/16, 1:54 PM

    Great idea. Glad u told about concrete adhesive. I use cinder blocks alot. I plant cucumbers and other plants in them.

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  13. Girl in the dirt4/27/16, 1:54 PM

    Great idea. Glad u told about concrete adhesive. I use cinder blocks alot. I plant cucumbers and other plants in them.

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