Looking for something to complete your deck or patio? This island from Love My DIY Home might be just the perfect thing!
See hoe to make this DIY Deck Island.





Babblings and More created a bench for her patio on of cinderblock. It doesn't look too difficult to do. Someday when I have a back patio, I might also have a bench like this!
I think this would be such a fun thing to have in my yard. It could either be used as a checkerboard, a chess board or to play a ton of games with my kids. Their imaginations would come alive with different ways to use this. Find out how at the DIY Network (found via The How-To Girl.) Go HERE for a checkerboard patio. 
If I had a cement patio (or sidewalk), I would definitely use this technique from Beneath My Heart to make it a faux tiled patio.