Garden Furniture

The best way to care for pressure-treated lumber is by painting or staining it. Whether it is a deck, railing or other object, painting or staining the material will lengthen the life of the wood....

A child's garden gate can be constructed either for the child's own recreational use or it can be a professional and a functional gate with a child-themed imagery and colors. A child's play gate...

Flower gardening is a satisfying hobby that brings both the delight of growing and a wonderful fragrance to all. Whether you are an avid gardener with a large area devoted to flowers or simply...

Gardening is a hobby that most anyone can enjoy from the smallest child to the oldest adult. The satisfaction gained from watching a seedling that you planted grow and bloom or bear fruit is very...

The Adirondack chair was designed by Thomas Lee in 1903. He was on vacation in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains in Newport, New York and needed chairs for his summer home. He designed the...

Building a birdhouse can be a positive and relaxing experience for adults and children alike. When constructing a birdhouse, stop and consider if you want the house to be more for decoration or if...

Garden gates add to the aesthetic appeal of your garden, and allow you to completely fence your garden without impeding your own access. Creating your own homemade garden gate ensures that the...

A garden gazebo is an ideal shelter from the sun during hot summer and spring months. Backyard gazebos offer an economical way to host celebrations and entertain guests, while offering comfort and...

Transform an old whiskey barrel into a trash can or rain barrel, use it to store firewood or as furniture. Whiskey barrels offer many other indoor uses and are available from home improvement...

The Adirondack chair was created in the early 1900s by a carpenter, Thomas Lee, looking to relax in comfort on the lawn of his summer retreat in the Adirondack region of New York. A friend, Harry...

Benches have been used for hundreds of years as places to sit, places to work, and places to set items for later use. However, purchasing a bench for one of these uses is often more expensive than...

How to prepare and store your patio umbrellas for te winter season.

Wooden picnic tables exposed to the elements can take a real beating over time, resulting in an ugly appearance and a less than inviting seating area. Instead of trashing an old picnic table, try...

Treated or preserved wood is lumber that has a chemical or natural preservative applied to it to extend the life of the wood.

Plants and flowers can brighten any landscape or deck. Wooden planters provide much needed room for plants to grow and thrive. Their natural look coordinates with any type of outdoor furniture and...

Planters can be a decorative touch that brings the beauty of flowers and plants to any area. Whether you use them outdoors to decorate a porch or curb, or to bring landscaping elements indoors, a...

This article outlines how to build a basic bike rack from wood.

Once you realize that teak is the premier wood used for shipbuilding, it becomes evident why it is great for patio or landscape furniture. Heavy, dense and durable, teak is a hardwood with fine...

A landscape should be inviting and there is no better way to make any part of the garden more inviting than by adding seating. There are many ways to arrange seating and many different types and...

The original French term "chaise longue" means "long chair." Americans change the French adjective to "lounge," which changes the meaning slightly and creates a name for a piece of lawn furniture....

A simple, sturdy bench is a great addition to any garden or yard. This easy seating solution provides a comfortable place to rest for a moment and enjoy the great outdoors. The following...

There are various styles for garden benches. If you like the rustic look, you will enjoy making this garden bench seat. This bench seat can be made in one afternoon and will look fine in any...

I had to learn the hard way over the years to build things so that they would last. As a consequence I got to make some of them over and over. This 8ft. long picnic table was built from pressure...

Most garden furniture is designed for leisure, but a potting bench is designed for the constant task of maintaining container gardens or houseplants. It's also not a bench. A potting bench...

A chimenea is a portable outdoor fireplace you can put on a patio. When you have a chimenea, even if you live in the city, you can have a fire in your own backyard. It's not hard to use a...

Adding seating to your garden or yard allows you to stop and smell the roses or otherwise enjoy your landscaping. You can easily make a simple outdoor bench to place under your favorite tree or...

Chimeneas were originally used for baking. A 17th century invention of Mexican origins, the chimenea is made of fired clay. It has two parts: a stack and a wood chamber. The wood chamber is pot...

If you're toying with the idea of buying new outdoor furniture, resin patio furniture is an excellent choice. It offers many advantages over other types of outdoor furniture, including wood or...

Outdoor fire pits are an ages old heating and cooking device that is making a comeback in modern patio-scapes. They've come a long way from the wood burning stone ring used by our roving...

What better way to provide the finishing touch to a backyard garden than by building a tiki hut? A tiki hut can serve as a stylish gazebo and can also be built as a custom pergola or patio cover....

Garden benches offer seating and usable surface area in the garden. They can be practical and even decorative enough to create a main focal point in your landscape. Here is an idea for a basic...

Patio tables are a nice way to be able to hang out in your own yard. However, patio furniture can be very expensive, and is not always made of a good, lasting quality. Making your own patio table...

Doing your own home repair projects can be a lot of fun and can also save you some money, and give you the satisfaction of knowing you did it yourself. Why buy new when just a little time and work...

Decorative park benches look great sitting in our yards and flower beds. That is until the summer sun and rain storms take their toll on them. You can make them look as good as new in just a few...

Not too many years ago, a rocking chair could be found on almost every porch in the USA. Today, you can build your own porch rocking chair--it's the perfect place to sit and enjoy the cool air and...

A wood swing set is an enjoyable addition to any child's backyard, but weather and the elements can take their toll. Mold and mildew grow over time, while the set's finish may deteriorate and lead...

You can buy a seat for a swing fairly easily, but manufactured swing seats lack the charm and individuality that a handmade seat provides. If you have a little woodworking skill, you can make your...

A swing set is an important part of every childhood, but parents should check any one they buy for safety. Similarly, it's important to examine any swing set located in a public park to ensure...

Whenever you set up a swing set in your yard, you should lay a thick surface of soft material around it. That way, if any children fall, they will land on something safe and not injure themselves....

Many people have turned to plastic and metal outdoor furniture to find pieces that will last for many years. While metal and plastic work fine for the outdoors, they do not have the all-natural...

There are a lot of options when it comes to outdoor planters, from simple terracotta to modern ceramic to classic carved stone. One material people sometimes overlook, for fear that it won’t be...

Cypress wood makes an excellent addition to your outdoor furniture. With a cypress porch swing, you have good wood and a pastime too.

Learn more about the useful characteristics of cypress wood.

Porch swings provide a relaxing place to sit where you can watch the kids in the neighborhood, look at the sky or day dream. If your porch is covered, you probably don't get too much water on the...

A slatted bench can be a beautiful addition to a garden, front porch or deck, but purchasing one from a retail store can be costly. Save money and develop a sense of self-pride by following these...

A bench swing is not just a place to sit and swing. It's a little slice of heaven where you can relax and reflect on your day or your future. Many good friendships are formed on bench swings. If...

Building a bench planter is a great way to build a convenient bench to relax and a simple way to create two lovely planters at the same time. The result is a simple stretcher type bench that...

Wood is meant to be outdoors. Trees grow in the great outdoors, so it makes sense that furniture made from trees should be kept outdoors. It is no wonder that wood furniture, when treated and...

Child sized picnic tables provide children with a space of their own. Also, picnic tables provide opportunities for groups of people (families, friends, community members) to socialize and enjoy...

If you have an old picnic table or some Adirondack chairs with peeling paint and chipped or splintered wood, it's not that hard to make them look (almost) as good as new. Furniture refinishing of...