How do I build bench seating?
Bench seating makes a backyard, patio or deck practical and inviting, and turns an awkward corner or space beneath a window into a comfortable place to sit. Benches can be intricate, ornate pieces of furniture or rustic, simple projects. They can be made from the best wood or from found objects scavenged from friends and neighbors or the trash. With a little bit of creativity and thoughtful planning, anyone can build useful and comfortable bench seating.Perimeter BenchesBuild long benches to line the perimeter of a large deck with basic carpentry tools. A sander or sand paper, a tape measure, hammer and nails, saw horses and a table saw are all that’s needed to turn 10-foot planks and 4-inch by 4-inch landscape timbers into attractive, backless bench seating all around the inside of a deck.Easy Garden BenchesGet creative and build some easy garden benches to sit and enjoy summer in the garden. Make a great place to sit with a large log without any carpentry at all. Four large cinder bl
