Want a better backyard but feel overwhelmed at the idea of major construction? We get it — building a traditional deck can seem expensive, complicated, and downright intimidating. That’s exactly why ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While you may love the idea of updating your patio to embrace your outdoor living space, it's clear that the backyard needs a bit ...

Create a dynamic look around any existing lawn or garden feature with some landscape edging. You can go with a patio paver/stone or maybe brick to add a nice border. A DIY retaining wall is a ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 69th installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at ...

Al fresco living is having a moment. We’re all using our personal outdoor spaces more than ever, in fact, according to a recent survey conducted by TruGreen, folks are spending 14 hours a week outside ...

With temperatures already creeping into the triple digits, there's no time like the present to bring the thermometer down in your outside spaces and make your backyard a place to chill (literally).

If you sell your home to new owners, consider leaving an illustrated yard and garden map to show where special plants, water features and more are located. According to my realtor, people buy and sell ...