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One of the things I love most about the warm weather is working on outdoor projects. The boys and I spend a lot of time in the backyard, so my ultimate goal is to turn it into a beautiful oasis. This is a pretty lofty goal considering that this property didn’t have a single flower or blade of grass planted when I moved in! It may be a slow process, but with each DIY project, this space gets a step closer to the picture in my head. I’ve been dreaming of a Porch Swing DIY all winter, so I knew that was the first project I wanted to tackle.

There are so many benefits to DIY-ing these outdoor projects. I save money, hone my construction skills, spend quality time with Indigo and take in the beauty of nature. The downside? Working in hot, humid days! Today, I teamed up with Mission to put their Instant Cooling Gear to the test!

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The cooling towel and neck gaiter are ideal for extra cooling. Bonus – you can pull the neck gaiter over your nose and it protects your face from sawdust when cutting wood!

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Porch Swing DIY

Looking for your new favorite outdoor spot this summer? This porch swing is it!

Note: I countersank all the visible screws and filled the holes. Once a few coats of semi-transparent stain were applied, the screw holes weren’t visible at all. If you are planning on leaving the wood natural or if you’re applying a light stain, the screw heads will be visible. To avoid this, you can use pocket holes.

Supplies needed for Porch Swing DIY:

Pressure treated 2 x 4 x 8 – 5 total

Pine 1 x 4 x 8 – 4 total

3-inch exterior screws

2 ½-inch exterior screws

Wood filler

Semi-transparent exterior stain

Finish nails

Cut the wood into the following pieces:

2 x 4, 12 inches long – 2 total

2 x 4, 18 inches long – 4 total

2 x 4, 20 inches long – 4 total

2 x 4, 22 3/8 inches long – 2 total

2 x 4, 48 inches long – 3 total

1 x 4, 48 inches long – 8 total

To make the bottom of the swing, lay the 48-inch pieces on their side, parallel to each other. Put the 18-inch pieces on their sides to create a rectangle. Screw together using 3-inch screws. Add the other 2 18-inch pieces to the middle and screw together.

To make the back, lay the last 48-inch long 2 x 4 on its side. Lay 2 of the 20 inch 2 x 4s at the ends. Screw through the top of the 48-inch 2 x 4 into the 20-inch on both sides.

Stand the back up against the bottom. Screw together at the bottom sides. Line up the other 20-inch pieces with the middle of the joists and screw in place.

To make the seat, take the 1 x 4s and nail them to the bottom, leaving approximately half an inch of space between the boards.