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Easy D.I.Y. portable outdoor blanket basket

By Bunnings magazine /

Outdoor blankets in a portable rattan woven basket, surrounded by rattan screen and couch

Overview

Keep your outdoor blankets organised in this basket on wheels. This D.I.Y. blanket basket is budget-friendly and can be created in two easy steps.

Steps

1Cut the rope to size and thread to make handles

Cut two 600mm lengths of rope. Thread the ends through the opposite gaps in the side of a large rattan woven basket, securing with knots around the top rim and pulling tight. Trim the excess with scissors.

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Tip: We allowed 12 gaps between the knots of each length to create the handles.
Rope attached to a rattan woven basket to create handles

2Secure the basket to a pot trolley

Remove the supplied plastic liner and set aside. Centre the basket on a round pot trolley, checking that the space around the sides is even. Position four 4mm wire eye straps over the base (as pictured), pre-drilling through the holes with a 2mm bit and securing with the supplied screws. Replace the liner and add folded blankets and throws.

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Tip: Secure opposite sides first to ensure the basket remains centred. Replace the liner and add folded blankets and throws.
A rattan woven basket attached to a pot trolley with wire eye straps

3More outdoor D.I.Y. accessories

Swap out your outdoor planter with this cool hanging plant shelf project.

 

Photo Credit: Belinda Merrie and Shelby George

Health & Safety

Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.

When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.