The Westgrove Park Bench from Kelly Clarkson Home is on sale for $135 at Wayfair. The outdoor furniture find makes a charming addition to a small patio or backyard garden. Its antique style is ...

Typically, benches should be between 15 and 18 inches high with seats at least 15 inches deep. To meet your specific needs, adjust the height, depth and length depending upon your deck style.

Bigger isn’t always better—transform your backyard into a relaxing refuge or the perfect hub for hosting with these small patio ideas ...

These small deck layouts prove that size isn’t everything. Cox initially conceived the deck as a conventional surface for relaxing and entertaining. With the bench, however, he seized an ...

Small garden decking ideas are a fabulous way to enhance your outdoor space. Your deck can be used to zone an area that’s purely for outdoor dining, or to create a low-maintenance space if you ...

Wooden benches provide a convenient place to sit and relax, and even the most modest-size deck can accommodate at least one bench. Deck benches can be built as freestanding pieces, which you can ...

I want to build bench seating on my deck. What are the most important things to consider? Although I’m not a great do-it-yourselfer, I can follow directions. I want it to be strong and durable.

Dear James: I could use a long bench on my deck to use when entertaining. Are there low-cost, simple-to-build bench designs that I could make myself? -- Mark B.

Since summer is looming, let's take a look at how best to use a balcony, deck or large porch attached to a small home. Benefits to older homes are that they often have both front and back porches ...