Level up your patio space with multi-purpose cinder block furniture. In addition to creating affordable seating that stands up to harsh weather conditions, the holes of the cinder blocks can ...

The patio gets lots of sun, which makes it difficult to sit outside without melting in the summer. We do have a grill, which is on it's last leg, but we go out to grill and bring the food inside ...

Type of blocks: Cinder blocks are hollow, typically measuring 8-in. by 8-in. by 16-in., costing $2.50 to $3 per block. Comparable concrete blocks are a little less expensive, $2 to $2.50 each.