Did you live through the noise and dust during your project, rent a place or camp in your backyard? Tell us your story

You can make the most of your small backyard or balcony with these landscape design elements

Go beyond plantings with these ideas for bringing bold hues to the exterior of your home

Here’s what to know about surviving winter’s bite with an outdoor fireplace, fire pit or heat lamp

Learn about finishes, weathering, care and that age-old oil debate to get the teak furnishings that suit you best

A water garden bowl, succulent-filled wall boxes and meadow grass planters are just a few of the ideas to try

See where it makes sense to invest in durable essentials and focal pieces, and where to economize on other things

Here’s what to consider about material, style, fuel type, location, cost and safety when adding an outdoor fire pit

Extensive remodeling allows a family to live large in less space

In this video, Melissa Kennedy of Meadowlark Design+Build gives a tour of her new yard and outdoor living area