Picnic Table Hacks: Built-In Storage

Learn how to hack your picnic table with Monica Mangin from The Weekender. In this episode, Monica shows you how to create a multi-use built-in storage space in your picnic table where you can keep drinks ice cold, create the ultimate s’mores station, or even dress up your table with a decorative planter for herbs or succulents.

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[reggiegatt]

If the top plank was cut a little shorter on both sides, you could use the middle section to return the bench to its normal state. A hole aligned with the drain hole would provide an easy way to take the centre cover out and would also allow the use of a parasol through both holes. Just a thought!

[Smilebefine]

Yeas, the Boss lady of DIY. We love your design esthetic. More Monica please 🥰👍

[mariadasas]

Hi Monica! I'm a huge fan of your makeover videos. I watch them over and over again until I fall asleep. Of course, after I did my bedtime prayers :). I love how you make people very happy and satisfied and transform their spaces in just one weekend of work, which I know is not an easy job. I'm really inspired with all your work. How can we (our home) be a candidate for the show? Thank you for all you do. More power to your show.

[Grumpy]

Wow stunning I love women working with tools.. im learning alot from these videos.. thank u.. looking forward for more of these videos.

[antoinettegarcia]

Genius. You never run out of ideas! Please never stop doing DIYs! Lol

[dicedrice]

I want to merge this table design with the elevated picnic table design you did a couple weeks ago and thereby create Picnic Table Extraordinaire!

[gabrielwang]

I like her personality, she should get her own home improvement show on like YouTube or something

[bingcholz-bmyfhsb]

wawww! ill try to have this one too.. soon. thanks for this great idea..

[masterzonyt]

Thanks for the vid! I can finially have a fun picnic!

[randyrandolph]

As always nice job 👏 hope you get plenty of use out of it this summer

[jennijeffers]

Love your DIY’s Monica! I am at store #2451 in Huntsville. I am interior designer by trade and currently manage paint/home decor as well as over our local DIY clinics at our store. I have some great ideas & would love to share that might be great DIY videos for you to do! 😊

[catiezamora]

Hi Monica and Lowe's, as usual, you are AWESOME!

I do need help on how to make a sound proof (or at least minimalize background noise for a Work From Home room without breaking the bank. Also would fit a more temporary set up rather than a permanent change. Is that possible?

[MakeupAddict]

I would seal the cubby to make it water resistant. Prevent the wood from rotting

[sevendaysara]

Monicaaaa, how many things can you do with a pic nic table?! I am ready to see you turning it into a bed the next time. 😜
Clever the decision the two different tones

[devkanyarck]

love your makeovers and your boundless creativity. may I make a suggestion though- the photo of the finished makeover at the beginning takes away so much from the journey of watching the makeover.. maybe you could show a before and a small corner of the after zoomed in so that the mystery remains. otherwise I find myself struggling not to look at the beginning and fast forwarding to upto 2 mins with my eyes closed, which is not easy 🙃

[steauotoex]

And you want to put some ice in there? But in less than two months your wooden storage space will have more holes in it than your jeans.

[lovlycu]

I would line it with a plastic window box. water & wood dont like each other

[sandravukovic]

How many picnic tables do you have!? :)) Just kidding. Great idea(s)!