Above: A great solution for any outdoor area. The unit is finished in Resene Colorwood Whitewash, Resene Seachange and Resene Half Dusted Blue. The weatherboards are Resene Sea Fog and two of the herb pots are Resene Seachange and Resene Half Dusted Blue. you will need: Dressed pine Before you start assembly, lay out the various pieces in formation to double check you have the right lengths. Keep checking as you go as some lengths may need easing or sanding to slot into place. •  3 x 2.2m lengths of 180mm x 19mm planks – cut 3 at 940mm for the bar top; 2 at 1080mm for the box sides and 2 at 542mm for the box top and bottom. •  1 x 1.6m length of 135mm x 19mm plank – cut 1 at 940mm for the divider and 2 at 260mm for the shelves. •  1 x 1.8m length of 65mm x 19mm – cut 2 at 445mm lengths for the top and bottom of the bar top frame. Cut 2 x 350mm lengths for the top and bottom of the leg. •  2 x 1.8m (or 4 x 1m) lengths of 45mm x 19mm – cut 2 at 940mm for the sides of the bar top frame. Cut 2 at 810mm for the sides of the leg. Resene Seachange Resene Half Dusted Blue Resene Colorwood Whitewash Resene Sea Fog bar fold-out Make this nifty fold-out bar and cupboard for your outdoor living space. Tools and paint •  Measuring tape •  Drop saw (or get the hardware store to cut the lengths for you) •  Screws and drill, or liquid nails and wood clamps •  A continuous hinge 610mm long •  2 T hinges •  2 galvanised brackets •  1 small bolt • Sash lock or timber toggle •  Safety goggles and ear muffs •  Resene Colorwood Whitewash and Resene Aquaclear. Or if exposed to the weather and direct sunlight, use Resene Woodsman Whitewash. •  Testpots of Resene Seachange and Resene Half Dusted Blue building Andy Fraser pictures Bryce Carleton 64