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You guys have been asking for a DIY Chevron Bench tutorial since I shared one on my blog a few years ago. With the weather getting nice, I found time to make one to match the outdoor coffee table I ...

Dear Pat: I have a fairly large deck, but it does not have enough seating when we have large parties. I think a bench or two would be nice. How can I build some comfortable benches inexpensively? -- ...