Dear James: I could use a long bench on my deck to use when entertaining. Are there low-cost, simple-to-build bench designs that I could make myself? -- Mark B.

Bring your outdoor space to life with a beautifully crafted wooden bench using simple and effective DIY plans. Watch as basic wood materials are transformed into a functional and elegant bench ...

People sitting on a bench would not have these and it could be problematic for older folks to get up. Just keep that in mind as you plan. I built the framework for my deck bench in less than an hour.

Even if you build movable benches, plan on locating them along the edge of the deck near the rail. If your guests sometimes bring small children with them, the benches can be an extra barrier, in ...

The concept for this steel-and-wood bench came about when a friend left him some IPE deck cut-offs. IPE (pronounced EE-Pay) is a fine-looking hardwood from Central and South America that is ...

Whether your home already features an exterior deck or you are planning to build one, a built-in bench or two will add immensely to its beauty and usefulness. A built-in bench is a décor focal ...