This was an incredibly fun build and I love having it outside with the family. We can watch sports, put on a movie by the fire, or listen to music.
The raised flower bed will host an arrangement of color and plants after we get it stained. And can't wait to show you the transformation after we stain the entire thing.
This was my first time building something like this, and pretty much out of my head, so feel free to critique all you want. It doesn't hurt my feelings. Overall with the TVs, it cost under $1000 and was able to complete in a few days by myself.
Let me know what you like and/or would have done differently!
Setting Fence Posts:
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The steps were easy, simply install posts the width you need, and add 1x6's horizontally across the front. Secure them with exterior or wood deck screws. Build a TV Cabinet slightly larger than the size of your intended TV. I wish I left a little more room in mine, because the exterior weather proof TV cover is hard to get on. But the minimal space between the cabinet and TV looks great!
After the framing of the cabinet is finished, build the doors. Adding a raised flower bed in the front is optional, but I think it will help it look more outdoorsy.
Once the flower bed is up, it's time to use wood filler or plastic wood or even caulk to fill the nail and screw holes. Sand and it's ready for staining!
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
00:07 - Install Posts
00:51 - Install Horizontal 1x6's
1:22 - TV Cabinet Build
7:19 - Flower Bed Build
9:10 - Adding Trim / Filling Holes / Sanding
10:29 - Plastic Wood Tip
11:30 - Adding Trim / Filling Holes / Sanding
13:20 - Finished Product!