In this video, I built a woodworking workbench using reclaimed materials, including timbers, decking, fences, pallet wood, ...

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This beginner-friendly project shows how to build a modern outdoor bench using standard 2x4 lumber and simple box-joint ...

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Dear James: I need to add some additional seating on my deck for entertaining. I want something more unique than just buying more chairs. What do you suggest? — Vicki N. Dear Vicki: Your best option ...

One of Karen Angelucci’s favorite gardening tools is the wood potting bench her father made for her. The big poplar bench has shelves for storing pots, nails on which to hang utensils, and a large ...