So a few years ago, my neighbor threw away some benches that she was no longer using. I saw them on the curb as I was driving by. I stopped at her house and asked if I could have them. She agreed.
(I also got the palates for my garden from the trash of a business down the street. It's easier to ask for trash than to risk getting caught stealing it!) I brought them down to my house and planned on repainting; I never did. This summer, one of the beams finally broke, so it's either I trash it or finally fix it.
Over the next few days, weather permitting, I'm going to finally get this done!
Time...
Patience ...
Skill...
Dedication...