When you think about installing new patio or lawn furniture, you think about shopping at the store, right? Well, I was about to do that (I even had narrowed down my choice to several different patio benches that I liked), but then I ran across a really awesome video from SuzelleDIY that teaches you how to make a bench out of cinderblocks:

How to Build a Beautiful Multifunctional Bench out of Cinderblocks