If your backyard lacks sufficient seating, there's no need to go splurging on brand-new chairs, weatherproof sofas, or benches. If you have basic DIY skills, a few home woodworking tools, and some ...

Westminster benches are made from teak harvested from sustainable plantations in Indonesia and carry a lifetime warranty. This timber bench takes a few hours to build and another few hours to stain.

My first project was an adjustable bench. With about $30 worth of materials (including wood, screws, and glue), my training partner, Rod Jackson, and I built the bench in my living room . . . and ...