Any outdoor living space is a big upgrade, especially in warm summer months, when a deck or a patio will be a great spot for cookouts and summer get-togethers. While it might not seem like there’s ...

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.

Harsh winter weather can wreak havoc on patio furniture. We asked an expert for tips on how to protect outdoor furniture in ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

Get ready for outdoor gatherings and hangouts with this quick guide By Sharlene Breakey, Janet Siroto As the weather warms up, getting your yard and deck prepped for outdoor gatherings becomes a ...

The snow is melting off our decks, porches and patios, and the spring sunshine is making all our outdoor spaces seem a lot more inviting. But if you’re looking to refresh those outside areas, that ...

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 ...

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You’ve been sitting on it since the middle of April, but now it’s time to take another look at it. Your patio furniture isn’t what it used to be, but you can make it look good as new… Thank goodness ...

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 ...

First things first. If your deck is looking somewhat dingy, you might consider pressure washing it. Here are quick DIY steps if you have a pressure washer—plus a CR Recommended pick if you plan to ...