Depth, width, proportion and detailing all contribute to the comfort and functionality of this transitional space

Learn about softwoods, tropical hardwoods, composites and more for decks, including pros, cons and costs

Make the Most of Your Indoor-Outdoor Kick-Back Space

You can make your outdoor area more sustainable by carefully designing your hardscape and selecting materials

Once you’ve got the walls or fences of your garden figured out, it’s time to consider the ground surface or floors

Take the ecofriendly high road with a low-cost outdoor chair you make yourself

It’s more than just a patio door — it’s an architectural design element. Here’s help for finding the right one for your home and lifestyle

Gauzy sheer or blocking sunlight to the max, curtains for a patio, deck or balcony come in styles for every budget

Energize your stairway with a carpet runner decked in stripes to go the distance

Whether you have a huge poolside deck or a sliver of a patio, these ideas will kick stress to the curb all summer long