UNC Asheville’s STEAM Studio will produce lumber from salvaged timber, donating to post-Helene rebuilding and NC Arboretum ...

As the United States of America prepares to celebrate the nation’s 250th year of liberty from the British Crown, and Ojai ...

From fun and funky handmade touches to ideas that are all about your green thumb, there's something perfect here for everyone. Give your outdoor living space a whole new vibe by decorating the walls ...

Discover how to repurpose pallet wood into a beautiful and functional planter bench in this exciting woodworking project. Watch as basic pallet pieces are transformed into a stylish bench that not ...

Watch as basic wood materials are transformed into a functional and elegant bench that enhances any garden or patio. This video is perfect for those seeking creative woodworking ideas to elevate ...

This column about a wood bench at our family homestead originally ran 25 years ago, in March 2000. At that time my grandmother was still living and we enjoyed many afternoons together on the bench.

As The Guardian reported in April 2025, in the past three years, the friendship bench initiative, with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO), has helped over half a million people ...

Start with the type of wood. Many common varieties, such as white oak or cedar, offer natural rot-resistance. If you have leftover lumber, you can resaw four-by-four posts or two-by-four boards to get ...

The IKEA NÄMMARÖ storage bench is the perfect size for patio spaces or compact rooms — taking up minimal space. And at just $109, that’s a great value for money, especially for a 2-in-1 bench.

A bus stop bench on Piedmont Avenue that was built by Mingwei Samuel in Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He is part of a bench-building collective.

The Loon Peak Burroughs Fir Wood Outdoor Potting Bench is on sale for just $122 right now. Shoppers say it's "convenient" when tending to a yard or garden.

Potting benches typically cost $100-$200 with some of the most basic options dropping to as low as $75. Better options tend to cost up to $150 with the premium picks costing $150-$200.