58th Street resident Sharon Drayton said that since the planter box benches were installed, she feels like there’s more community on her block. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) This story is part of the WHYY ...

A double planter bench is one of the most rewarding woodworking projects because it delivers both comfort and beauty. Built from common materials like 2x4s and plywood, this project requires no ...

For do-it-yourselfers everywhere, warm weather means projects. As life moves outdoors, it’s time to get those al fresco living areas ready for long afternoons and warm evenings — and this versatile ...

It looks like the wooden planter boxes and benches installed by a community group in San Diego's Encanto neighborhood will come down unless the group can get a city permit and raise thousands of ...

Build a modern outdoor bench and planter combo with a stunning faux concrete finish using simple tools and minimal materials. Easy for beginners, lightweight, and perfect for adding style to any patio ...

A couple of wooden planter boxes and benches have led a southeastern San Diego community group into a maze of city government bureaucracy. First the members of the group Better Block San Diego thought ...