Ready to build the patio of your dreams? Before you grab the shovel, find out if you'll need a permit - or just a free ...

If you're a homeowner with nothing special outside your back door, you've probably felt the pang of patio or deck envy. You go to a friend's house, and he has an incredible layout in his backyard.

You’ve been thinking about it for some time and you’ve finally decided to take the plunge — you’re going to build a patio or deck this summer. Luckily, the official start to the season isn’t until ...

Fargo - "Family room" has a different meaning at the Lawrence home. Rick, wife Tiffany and their three sons - Patrick, 8, and twins Thomas and Andrew, 6 - roast marshmallows, grill burgers, soak up ...

The outdoor features at this North Barrington home include a screened porch, a wraparound deck and a pergola patio with a fireplace.

Patio awnings are all the rage as summer approaches. Awnings are having a moment. And it’s no wonder why. For one thing, awnings often pay for themselves in energy savings. Window awnings can reduce ...

You’ve been thinking about it for some time and you’ve finally decided to take the plunge — you’re going to build a patio or deck this summer. But if you want to have a space to socialize and ...