Another task I would like to partake in is building this bench (link below) which allows the seat to lift for storage and is easy to make, except my intention is to allow for the postal/carrier people to insert packages when they make their delivery. The postal dept and carrier services often leave packages on my front porch exposed for all to view. I thought of something decorative to put on the porch for those packages and thought of this bench.
The plans calls for cedar. Some of you may remember my question about cedar and finish but now I'm wondering if anyone would use another type of wood. I'm in Michigan, therefore, the weather changes daily.