DIY Cinder Block Cottage Bench

Relaxing at your cottage has never been more simple thanks to Adam Holman as he drums up some fun and easy DIY projects you can do the next time you’re at the cottage!
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[@digitaldawn611]

I did 2 benches with arm rests for my firepit area. They cost 41.00 each. You won't find good outdoor furniture for that price that will last like these will.

[@resistireland694]

Gud Girl Dawn. Well done. Respect. They Comfy?

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Are they stable

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[@moncyesthervarughese7488]

Dawn how did you do that?

[@oooohsnaaaap]

I just completed this project and would like to suggest the following tips: 1) 1 row of the blocks that form the base of the bench should be half (4 in. wide) blocks. This will make the bench equal to standard chair height. A base with a height of 3 regular blocks won't allow the average person (especially shorter people) to be able to comfortably rest their feet on the ground. 2) The blocks that form the backrest should have the flat side meet the base, so that more surface area with adhesive can bond the backrest to the base. 3) Adhesive definitely works, provided you use the right one. I use Sika landscaping block adhesive and the bond is super strong. However, if you are still weary of safety, you can use 4" c-clamps to reinforce the joint between the backrest and bench. 4) Three 4x4s are enough for the seating (5 total). The 4th one for the seating isn't really necessary unless you plan to use cushions for the backrest (to keep the pillows from falling through). 5) Use the best side of the lumber for the surfaces of the bench. Sides with splinters will slowly tear up your cushions.

[@joelthomas4294]

How long was the 4x4’s

[@checopacheco420]

Thanks for sharing 🤩

[@zh85]

@@joelthomas4294 looks like 8ft to me.

[@MG-cd9ek]

@@joelthomas4294 I know I was thinking the same thing. If a standard 4×4 is 8 feet I would prefer to do a smaller one. I'd make 2 smaller chairs instead of one larger one

[@sylviafabela8565]

Hi! I'm just reading your post. Do you have any pictures? (6 years later, LOL)

[@Tonyconner74]

I was staying at a Air BnB in Amarillo Tex couple years ago. They had the same design set up bit they had painted the cinder blocks orange & black and the ends of the wood did not stick out of the ends, it was beautiful....

[@tanzeelaamariam7790]

You have no idea how helpful this is for me

[@RobertJohnson-de5zi]

I am going to build this, but I'm going to make it a little narrower or used longer four by fours and push them through so they make table on either end. 😁

[@letstalksuccess580]

Did it work out for you?... the table at the end sound amazing

[@RobertJohnson-de5zi]

@@letstalksuccess580 LOL, not yet. Been busy working on a shed and a bunch of other things. When I do I will build three go around my big fire pit 😁

[@rosemarycorral28]

Yes and make a video please 😊

[@dmontgomery7533]

You make this look SUPER easy. Finding the cushions would be the hardest part

[@Galactusz007]

Any local foam shop should easily make you custom sized cushions.

[@janna7777]

WOW,this is SIMPLE and BEAUTIFUL,thank you very much sir!❤

[@artincorona]

I had some 4x4's and brick laying around so I built this and it holds up just fine despite those that think it's unsafe. I weigh 280 lb and purposely leaned all my weight on the back and it held just fine. So many haters!

[@idahofishgamer3560]

Really that's crazy I was wondering that I'm glad you spoke up I was trying to figure a way to anchor it better thanks

[@esmeraldakitty]

Thanks.

[@rockstarr1199]

Even Ikea Funiture Holds Up If Not Used For A Jungle Gym & Rock wall 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂💀💀💀💀

[@Les445]

So many haters, absolutely!!! Be nice folks!!!

[@juanmontalvo9434]

Thanks for your coment,I was wondering if they can hold my weight..lol

[@ybshadyii4375]

Thanks for the Info: I can even make this myself and it looks GREAT!

[@britt102190]

I just complete this project and used construction adhesive. It looks great in the space I have been wanting to do something with for the longest time.

[@dorniathomas8914]

I can't wait to do this.

[@heidismith6148]

Beautiful. I'm building one as we speak. Love it

[@thephilippineamericancouple]

That’s one of the coolest things I have ever seen thanks for sharing

[@chocolatewaifu6462]

This actually looks really good adding to the to do list! 😍

[@kassandrapozalante9826]

I just bought the material, it cost me about $140! Not bad whatsoever

[@mst9676]

definitely a family summer project!!!

[@muzettenesby7036]

I love the video and step by step instructions. I got all the materials and I'm super excited about putting it together. Thank you for sharing your idea.

[@kjvonly2451]

This is our project for the day! Thank you!

[@lightintheworld1011]

Amazing idea! Thank you so much for sharing this. This is easy enough for someone little like me to do. Mahalo🌈💕🌍

[@YalisCommunity]

This is genius! I need to build a few of these! Love it! Thanks for sharing!

[@josiportillo1122]

Muy bueno y muy simple d hacer!! Muchas gracias, saludos desde Argentina.

[@2607vera]

It looks great, I’m forwarding this video to my husband. Hopefully he can create it 🤗

[@kassandrapozalante9826]

Just bought the material! Super excited to make it

[@petrinasarah]

OMG, this is so creative and fun!!!

[@bestforthegarden419]

I love this idea. For me, with my short legs, I think it would need to be one block lower, but apart from that - awesome looking fun bench. Thanks for sharing.

[@Jevababy25]

Best for the Garden I plan on making just that and a 6 foot length

[@manuelafernandezfernandez819]

FLIPANTE, MUCHA IMAGINACION Y MUY SENCILLO Y PRÁCTICO, BESIS DESDE ESPAÑA👍👍👍👍🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸

[@cristinagloria8265]

Thank you , for showing how is been done :))) i love this bench :))))

[@sofianieves7545]

good job, I loved it. I'm building this one. thank you

[@latoyiab79]

I can't wait to do this 😍

[@stanmax7828]

Wow it look nice.. easy and simple.. love it so much

[@tinarussell6656]

Tried this one...lasted for a while. Really good idea

[@antonia1945]

Que legal! Vou fazer na minha igreja, vai ficar show!

[@zandradanzey678]

Tried this.. it's beautiful didn't go as high sits lower now trying to find some cusion to fit !

[@nadiafreskiw-milani158]

Looking good Adam

[@karensalinas7397]

THIS IS SO GENIUS!!!!

[@raelb21]

This is so awesome!! I'm making a backyard set!!

[@misamisa2677]

I think a shorter bench would be appropriate, or add a center. Everything is about balance, things last longer, it will not brake , but with time the weight on it plus weather will make an impact on durability. Thank you for showing folks beautiful and great things do not have to cost a fortune!!! Be well, be safe, best regards!!

[@spanishpolice6950]

I’m doin this tomorrow..might make a vid and post it to you tube

[@MrEverth007]

Adding one to my yard today. Nice work

[@lorenacarvalhodamasceno.5089]

Very good. Excelent idea. Thank you.

[@salithajagernath611]

I love it!!!! Thank you

[@bonipereira9737]

maravilhoso parabéns!!!

[@carlosr.garcia9996]

Great Video!!! Thanks for the great idea!! and video! Cheers!!!

[@DK74_]

my dad built something like this a few years back. still super aturdy and works very well

[@galgani9738]

Muito criativo. Lindo trabalho

[@deegarcia4357]

I’m gonna make it ❤️

[@sheyllacerqueira3475]

Loved it 😍

[@olgitamercedes13]

I just subscribed, I love that bench, I will love to make,look easy😎

[@letstalksuccess580]

Thank u for this wonderful video. I am going to try this dyi in the morning

[@BeauM27]

What a great idea !!

[@awesomedirt3]

This is really really cool

[@DIY-design]

Piekna ławka,zainspirował mnie Pan i juz mam taka w swoim ogrodzie,dzieki i pozdrawiam😁

[@beavereater36]

Nice bench thnxs for the vid.Building one now.

[@DnSBigLittleGarden]

We are definitely going to do 2 for the front yard under our tree.

[@costa.ppampas4832]

It's simply and great 🌺🌺🌺

[@dilvanarangel8209]

Show 👏👏👏 Já quero fazer 👏

[@alonsoglez5711]

heyyyyyy ahhhaaaa ur a genius that idea open my mind, thanks bud.

[@juanloya2107]

Really good idea my friend thank you

[@flyfisherbob16]

Great idea.....I think i'll use mortar instead of adhesive, lay the blocks as you would normally as building a wall, so half blocks needed

[@rafiqa11]

i love it. thank you.

[@annaalm18]

simple - easy - looking great:)

[@kimberlyc.9965]

The blue looks more like liquid nails to me...you can stick anything together and it's not coming off..there's also construction adhesive..also very strong..i'm going to build this..it's lovely

[@xenawarrior2583]

Thanks for the idea, I thought I would have to pay someone to make a bench but I don't anymore:) and I already have the blocks

[@julieymas8401]

Wow me encanto, Gracias

[@jonhcontreras]

my, if that is where you live, it sure looks nice.. thank you for sharing...

[@MrsNG-rr6rk]

I was SO about to make this. I love this idea! Cheap cool and comfy! However, I realize this would be a pain during hurricane season to remove off the patio :(

[@Mariaeguidry]

You don’t have to remove it 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@ralpherizonie1785]

Awesome idea very very clever

[@kristinekjaer6630]

Adorei!!!

[@mreinstein48]

Wonderful!

[@marionkyman]

Love it.

[@098believe]

thanks for sharing this highly appreciated some people are ungrateful fools

[@marykadar4133]

great idea, easy any one can do. thanks

[@marneycohen9165]

WOW…love it...

[@elliebunker6100]

Exactly what I needed.

[@mattheweubanks6163]

This looks cool Ive been wanting a new bench forr my Mama's graveside. Im just too slow to remember what I need

[@lolathomas6011]

I love thoes benches they are cheap and easy to make.

[@Gendelyck]

Суперидея! Спасибо! Всё ясно без перевода. Здоровья и успехов!

[@miraguedes931]

Perfeito 👏

[@shmily3008]

so cool !Thanks !

[@fouziachowdhury2050]

Beautiful

[@jeffreyrodriguez3063]

I added one of these benches to a park nearby that only had 1 bench to sit on. I hope it'll last before anyone tries to remove it.

[@lindalvacorreia7895]

Muito. Lindo. 👏👏👏

[@cathleenjackson-spencer3420]

I love the idea

[@sbongilentanzi9315]

Being creative ✨️

[@mlgkid4202]

I loved you videos and I just found you again

[@edgarmartinez9809]

Awesome job gonna built me one .😉cool.

[@camilaalbuquerque2254]

Perfect 😍😍

[@pattianneschannel9081]

Great Idea!!!

[@pauljoseph2400]

I love this idea, now how do you keep the beams from shifting horizontally ? Any ideas ?

[@johannesabrahams7884]

This is good Idea!!

[@nilima.khanal.3]

Easy n nice looking

[@meand3786]

Very nice idea thanks 👍🏻

[@florencetatro7922]

love it

[@rinasoetandar7437]

very nice ! looking fwd to ask my husband make one :)

[@ericamalast9896]

That's excellent!!!

[@konstantyIldefonsGalczynski10]

Drogi temat zwłaszcza te kantówki

[@marjosh281]

Really excellent bro

[@mariavelasco6038]

Amei lindo fácil

[@nicholasgathings7321]

You just gained a subscriber!!

[@smilenait168]

Amazing thanks a lot

[@traceycline5441]

Awesome