To attach the seat boards, use either two-by-two or two-by-four pieces of wood, leaving between 1/8 inch and 1/2 inch between each board. Again, work on a flat surface and keep the wood as ...

I’m a big fan of deck bench seating. A few years ago my wife bought a free-standing teak bench that was seven feet long and about 24 inches wide.

To attach the seat boards, use either two-by-two or two-by-four pieces of wood, leaving between ⅛ inch and ½ inch between each board. Again, work on a flat surface and keep the wood as straight ...

Last weekend I was at a party and sat on a bench that was built into the deck. It was such a clever idea, and it had handy armrests that were perfect to set food plates or drinks on. I want to ...

Question: Last weekend I was at a party and sat on a bench that was built into the deck. It was such a clever idea, and it had handy armrests that were perfect to set food plates or drinks on.

Before you drive them, measure the seat overhang at each end to be sure the base is located in the center. Make sure the center 2×2 receives a screw at each end to hold it down.

Scrap Bench Tools and Materials. GRK screws: R4 multi-purpose screws #10 x 3-1/2" Miter saw: Hercules 12-inch compound miter saw Drill Driver: Craftsman 20-volt Square: Empire E250 combination ...