Creating an inviting outdoor space is one of the simplest ways to boost your home’s value and your day‑to‑day happiness.

In this modern age, when screens exert their own gravity and fear of the unsafe invades our everyday lives, Americans still get outside more often than ever before — but spend less time there overall.

In this video, I made a DIY modern outdoor sofa from 4x4 lumber, with overall dimensions of 77.5inL x 30inD x 33.5inH. Materials used include: - (5) 4X4 Douglas Fir Lumber (for arm legs and structure) ...