Father’s Day Project: Adirondack Chair from Home Depot

Thanks to the folks from Home Depot for sharing a great Father's Day gift idea. Below are the step-by-step instructions.

Spend quality time building a gift with dad

Adirondack chairs are a stylish addition to your patio or backyard, and a gift dad is sure to enjoy. Celebrate Father’s Day with quality time for dads and kids by making an easy project that can be completed in an afternoon for less than $75.

One project idea is personalizing The Home Depot’s Adirondack chair kit. Not only will dads and kids have fun making it together, it’ll be enjoyed for years to come.

Chairs have four main parts – a backrest, seat, arms and legs – and the kit comes with each part pre-assembled and two additional bracket pieces used to connect the dots (six total). You will need several types of screwdrivers, so an all-in-one kit is perfect for the job.  If you would like to limit the elbow grease needed for assembly, power tools will provide the torque you need for every step of the process.

Assembling the chair is an easy, four-step progression.

· Step 1: Connect the front chair legs with the crossbeams provided and screw into place.

· Step 2: Secure the seat to the two legs.

· Step 3: Secure the brackets to the seat. Add the backrest and secure in place.

· Step 4: Screw in the arms.

Now that your seat is assembled, it’s time for you and dad to add a personal touch. The chair is unfinished, so personalize it with a colorful paint or stain and weatherproof it. Before you do, make sure to cover your project area with polyethylene sheeting to make clean-up easier by catching any paint or stain drips. Prep the chair by sanding with 150-grit sandpaper to smooth any rough areas, and then wipe the chair down with a soft cloth to remove dust.

When selecting a stain for the chair, you want to choose a one that resists UV damage and is waterproof, protecting against a wide range of climatic conditions. If you prefer the look of paint, you can match the chair to your house or introduce a new pop of color.

Help dad relax even further by adding a cup holder. You can use a router to create a perfect cup-sized hole in the arm of the chair.

The last step is to accessorize with cushions and pillows. With the project work done, sit back and enjoy!

As you prepare for your Father’s Day project, make sure you check out all the tool offers and Father’s Day savings available this year.

If you want to surprise your dad or husband with a second chair after all his hard work on Father’s Day, The Home Depot is hosting a Do-It-Herself Workshop inspired by Pinterest on Thursday, June 20 to demonstrate building a chair from scratch.