How to Build a Corner Bench | House One | This Old House

Do you have an awkward space near your staircase or entryway that could use some storage? Watch as House One editor and DIY expert Jenn Largesse builds a simple corner bench with storage near her stairs. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. We have a wraparound staircase in our entryway that creates an awkward nook where we've had a coat rack for years. But with the kids growing up, they're not quite able to reach the hooks. I've decided to build a custom bench that follows the angle of the staircase and then install hooks so they can make better use of the space for coats and backpacks. Skill: 1/5 Cost: $75 Estimated time: 2 hours For steps and cut list go to the This Old House website [https://ift.tt/Fs7flQu] Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House Insider to stream over 1,000 episodes commercial-free: https://bit.ly/2GPiYbH Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/gAzyZP5 Materials Two ¾ x 2 x 4 plywood [https://thd.co/3K1nXlm] Two 1 x 2 x 8 [https://thd.co/2T9ltZt] 1 ¼-inch pocket hole screws [https://thd.co/3726quS] 1 5/8-inch finish nails [https://amzn.to/37NiyQy] Wood glue [https://amzn.to/3NittlF] Wood filler [https://amzn.to/3iw5OjF] Primer and paint [https://thd.co/3iWyu5e] Tools Table saw or circular saw [https://amzn.to/3tWdnqn] Miter saw [https://amzn.to/3iP5vQY] Drill/driver [https://amzn.to/36HcA3u] Pocket hole jig [https://amzn.to/3uGlk1X] Pneumatic nailer [https://amzn.to/372QWH1] Orbital sander [https://amzn.to/3qRzEnc] Paintbrush [https://amzn.to/3qNqfwH] Follow This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instagram: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseIG How to Build a Corner Bench | House One | This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/