In this DIY project, I take on building a custom built-in bench and show the full process from planning to installation. Even though I could have asked for help, I decided to tackle it myself — and ...

Make your home even more welcoming with a DIY farmhouse bench made from basic hardware-store lumber. This casual yet timeless furniture piece works well in an entryway or mudroom as a place to pull on ...

Most homemade entryway benches look great in photos, but wobble like crazy the moment someone actually sits on them. The difference between a bench that lasts years and one that falls apart in months ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

Dear Pat: I have a fairly large deck, but it does not have enough seating when we have large parties. I think a bench or two would be nice. How can I build some comfortable benches inexpensively? -- ...