Balance all those right angles with a circle on the ceiling, floor, mantel, patio and wall

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

Crunch the facts on gravel, flagstone, brick, tile and more with our mini guide to outdoor flooring surfaces

The materials you lay underfoot — decking, tile or a mix of contrasting textures — can bring fresh appeal to your outside space

Bursting up through the floor, planted in an indoor patio or potted in any room you choose, trees bring an elegance that's organic

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

Paint brings a dreary porch floor to life in New England — watch the process unfold and get tips and ideas for your own floors

Make the most of your patio’s shortcomings by playing with scale, color, texture and location

Want to prevent popped-up tiles and unsightly cracks? Get a grip on the principles of expansion and contraction

Sixteen lucky cats get the run of a protected outdoor patio with ramps, steps and even a koi pond