How To Books: Outdoor Projects

Garden Benches

Having outdoor garden benches in your backyard, patio or porch is a great way to sit, relax, and enjoy your surroundings.

Building your own projects can be a fun weekend hobby. Building outdoor projects for your garden, porch, or patio is a good way to sharpen your carpentry skills.

Start by looking for plans for the style of bench you want. Next gather your tools and material, and now you are ready to start building your own garden bench.

You can build outdoor benches in many styles and sizes. They can be decorated or painted in a variety of ways. Painting or staining will give it a nice look, and make your bench last longer. You can also choose just to let it weather to get a rustic silver look. If you do paint, the paint will eventually peel and flake, requiring touch ups to keep it looking nice. Stain is available in many tones, and it will require less maintenance.

Free Bench Plans

A simple bench (PDF)
This project is easy- no fancy joints or glue- and inexpensive Free bench plans from

Garden Gate Magazine

GARDEN BENCH (PDF)

Traditionally made of teak, these benches have long graced English parks and gardens,...

MINWAX

The Garden Bench
Hands On! The Shopsmith On-Line Magazine for Woodworkers!

Shopsmith Hands-On

Garden Bench
This lovely garden bench sits neatly at the borders of any porch, patio or deck. Free bench plans from

Black and Decker

Bench Plans For Sale

English Garden Bench Plan
This gorgeous garden bench will deserve a special place in your yard. You can create this instant heirloom for less than ready-made using our illustrated plans complete with material list and professi..

Porch Glider Plan
Imagine gently rocking the evening away on your porch or patio. Build a porch glider for relaxing on a starlit summer night...

U-Bild Twin Seater Plan
Pour a glass of lemonade and let your thoughts drift away. This easy-to-build classic outdoor design is made from Douglas fir and is sure to be your favorite piece of patio or deck furniture. Fi..

Outdoor Benches at Amazon

Online shopping for Outdoor Benches & Accessories from a great selection of Patio, Lawn & Garden; Garden Benches, Patio Benches,...

Amazon

Wooden Garden Benches

View our selection of outdoor benches including thermoplastic and wooden garden benches. Our garden bench selection includes teak, red cedar, pine, cherry and more

Cedar Store