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Backyard Ideas199 Stories

Trending Now: The 11 Most Popular New Pools on Houzz
PoolsTrending Now: The 11 Most Popular New Pools on Houzz
By Becky Harris
A modern moat, submerged chaises and even a dry conversation pit have popped up in the latest most-popular pools
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10 Reasons to Get a Fire Pit
Landscape Design10 Reasons to Get a Fire Pit
By Laura Gaskill
On the fence about adding one? Find out the benefits and which type is right for you
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Is a Backyard Chicken Coop Right for You?
Great Home ProjectsIs a Backyard Chicken Coop Right for You?
By Julie Sheer
Find out the features to include in a backyard chicken coop, and see how to build or buy one
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Outdoor Rooms: Take a Seat by the Fire Pit
Backyard IdeasOutdoor Rooms: Take a Seat by the Fire Pit
By Lauren Dunec Hoang
10 stylish pairings of fire pits and seating set the mood for summer
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What to Know About Birds Nesting in Your Yard
Gardening for BirdsWhat to Know About Birds Nesting in Your Yard
By Mitchell Parker
Learn how to observe, record data and help ornithologists with NestWatch’s citizen science project understand bird trends
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Backyard Escapes: 8 Luxurious Garden Rooms
OutbuildingsBackyard Escapes: 8 Luxurious Garden Rooms
By Lauren Dunec Hoang
These decked-out sheds and cottages are designed for lounging, dining, bathing and creating art
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Create a Secluded Garden With Ideas From These 13 Gems
Landscape DesignCreate a Secluded Garden With Ideas From These 13 Gems
By Kate Burt
Lose yourself in these lovely outdoor retreats, designed to help you forget the rest of the world
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12 Design Moves to Make Your Narrow Lot Look Wider
Landscape Design12 Design Moves to Make Your Narrow Lot Look Wider
By Lauren Dunec Hoang
Give your slender property a more expansive feel by adding curves, layering plantings, building in storage and more
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Bring In the Birds With a Homemade Bubble Rock
Outdoor ProjectsBring In the Birds With a Homemade Bubble Rock
By Mary Jo Bowling
An avian expert from Southern Indiana shows how to make a burbling fountain that migrating birds will love
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Escape to a Bright Backyard Retreat in Southern England
Landscape DesignEscape to a Bright Backyard Retreat in Southern England
By Lauren Dunec Hoang
Smart design and contemporary plantings transform a tired, overgrown lot
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Soak Up Ideas From the Year’s Most Popular Urban Gardens
Landscape DesignSoak Up Ideas From the Year’s Most Popular Urban Gardens
By Lauren Dunec Hoang
Readers’ favorite photos from 2016 deliver new ways to think about city backyards
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