Whether your home already features an exterior deck or you are planning to build one, a built-in bench or two will add immensely to its beauty and usefulness. A built-in bench is a décor focal point ...

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

Want to add some new built-in furniture to your home? You've essentially got two main options. One, you can hire a contractor to design and build the furniture for you, which will likely end up ...

In this video, I demonstrate how to build a versatile bench designed for dining tables but suitable for entryways or at the ...

Most homemade entryway benches look great in photos, but wobble like crazy the moment someone actually sits on them. The ...

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 ...

WHETHER I'M SNOOPING around an old hotel, flipping through an interiors magazine or fantasy-browsing real estate online, I always gasp when I spot a window seat. I get excited about these built-in ...