When you save manufacturing energy and have a beautifully crafted home to boot, it's a win-win situation

Think beyond the vase with twigged-out railings, gates, room dividers and more

From a curved rail to boxy terraces, shapes and masses give a landscape form, volume and interest

Do be cross with your porch and deck railings — this intersecting balustrade design shows admirable attention to detail

These waist-high barriers offer protection on a balcony, porch or deck, but you're free to go wild with your balustrade style

Futuristic looking yet a terrific complement to both traditional and modern landscapes, shade sails lend a sculptural quality to patios

See how 2 inspiring artists turned a metal manufacturing facility into a home rich in life, color and invention

Can-do resourcefulness and less than $400 lead to a new 8- by 8-foot home for plants on a Tennessee family's property

Consider these creative possibilities for extending your living area outdoors