Amish-milled lumber and local bluestone set off a focal-point fireplace beautifully in this comfy outdoor living space

Protect yourself and your deck from the blazing sun with umbrellas, cloth, built structures — or nature's perfect shading solution

Low water bills and minimal maintenance are just part of the beauty of this handcrafted backyard deck and patio

A pergola made from western red cedar shelters visitors poolside at this New York retreat

A Douglas fir and metal pergola offers shelter from the hot sun on this scenic California property

Look for durable materials on outdoor furniture and cozy up your patio for year-round enjoyment, weather permitting

An outdoor fireplace, custom planters and cedar decking warm this cozy covered patio in Oregon

Learn what’s in your concrete and about sustainability to make a healthy choice for your home and the earth

Figure out the right material for your spring patio makeover with this mini guide to concrete, wood, brick and stone

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