Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I left my expensive garden cushions outside for an entire year inside my DIY storage box. 12 months of British winter, driving rain, and local rodents later… did they survive?
In this video, we are doing a full 12-month teardown and inspection of the Ultimate Outdoor Storage Box to see if the breathable membrane and rodent-proofing actually worked (spoiler: no mould, no damp!). But we aren't just checking in—we are leveling things up.
I’m carrying out some major structural upgrades, including fixing a few minor flaws, installing some sleek new feather edge board cladding, and adding heavy-duty gas struts to make the massive lid completely power-operated.
If you're tired of garden cushions clogging up your house or worried about outdoor pests ruining your gear, this 1-year update is for you.
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🛠️ Products & Tools Used in This Video:
For the tools used in the original build, follow this link youtu.be/CwY5rMEs7KQ and check out the Description
- Skil 20v 4ah battery and charger bit.ly/4eb2Xaz
- Skil 20v drill driver bit.ly/49gWzgj
- Skil 20v impact driver bit.ly/464MS2j
- Skil Circular saw bit.ly/43Exonh
- Skil Sliding bevel mitre saw - bit.ly/4ek3GJt
- Skil Random Orbit Sander bit.ly/4vSI7FM
- Gas Struts bit.ly/4uK59xu
- Strut 90 Degree Mounting Brackets - bit.ly/4evW0ma
- Strut Flat Mounting Brackets bit.ly/4ozp3d2
- Hinges bit.ly/4uPtSRg
0:00 - Introduction
0:32 - Quick Recap - the Build
1:15 - Did it Work?
2:39 - Modifications
3:21 - Fixing the Feather Edge Boards- Installing Power Gas Struts to the Lid
5:21 Can we Power It?
15:45 Subscribe to Me
I would be so grateful if you Joined my Channel:
- DIYte PATRON patreon.com/charlieDIYte for exclusive behind the scenes content and access to my Discord chat forum; or
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#DIY #GardenStorage #woodworking
I left my expensive garden cushions outside for an entire year inside my DIY storage box. 12 months of British winter, driving rain, and local rodents later… did they survive?
In this video, we are doing a full 12-month teardown and inspection of the Ultimate Outdoor Storage Box to see if the breathable membrane and rodent-proofing actually worked (spoiler: no mould, no damp!). But we aren't just checking in—we are leveling things up.
I’m carrying out some major structural upgrades, including fixing a few minor flaws, installing some sleek new feather edge board cladding, and adding heavy-duty gas struts to make the massive lid completely power-operated.
If you're tired of garden cushions clogging up your house or worried about outdoor pests ruining your gear, this 1-year update is for you.
SUBSCRIBE - you can subscribe to my Channel here: bit.ly/3DEE2dI
📐 Want to Build your Own? Grab the step-by-step build plans here: buymeacoffee.com/charliediyte/e/550437
🛠️ Products & Tools Used in This Video:
For the tools used in the original build, follow this link youtu.be/CwY5rMEs7KQ and check out the Description
- Skil 20v 4ah battery and charger bit.ly/4eb2Xaz
- Skil 20v drill driver bit.ly/49gWzgj
- Skil 20v impact driver bit.ly/464MS2j
- Skil Circular saw bit.ly/43Exonh
- Skil Sliding bevel mitre saw - bit.ly/4ek3GJt
- Skil Random Orbit Sander bit.ly/4vSI7FM
- Gas Struts bit.ly/4uK59xu
- Strut 90 Degree Mounting Brackets - bit.ly/4evW0ma
- Strut Flat Mounting Brackets bit.ly/4ozp3d2
- Hinges bit.ly/4uPtSRg
0:00 - Introduction
0:32 - Quick Recap - the Build
1:15 - Did it Work?
2:39 - Modifications
3:21 - Fixing the Feather Edge Boards- Installing Power Gas Struts to the Lid
5:21 Can we Power It?
15:45 Subscribe to Me
I would be so grateful if you Joined my Channel:
- DIYte PATRON patreon.com/charlieDIYte for exclusive behind the scenes content and access to my Discord chat forum; or
- BUY ME A COFFEE bit.ly/3xuQ3zb if you fancy buying me a coffee to help me keep making this free content - you can also join my Discord here too, if you don't like Patreon :)
#DIY #GardenStorage #woodworking
