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Backyard Ideas199 Stories

7 Backyard Sheds Built With Love
Backyard Ideas7 Backyard Sheds Built With Love
By Annie Thornton
The Hardworking Home: Says one homeowner and shed builder, ‘I am amazed at the peace and joy I feel when working in my garden shed’
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Inside Houzz: A Waterfront Property Ditches the Grass for a Garden
Inspiring GardensInside Houzz: A Waterfront Property Ditches the Grass for a Garden
By Annie Thornton
New drought-tolerant plantings and outdoor gathering spaces help this California backyard take in the view without wasting space or water
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Take a Summer Vacation in the Backyard
Gardening and LandscapingTake a Summer Vacation in the Backyard
By Mike Dietrich
From Airstreams to tepees, backyard camping provides all the comforts of home with a touch of rustic
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8 Backyard Ideas to Delight Your Dog
Most Popular8 Backyard Ideas to Delight Your Dog
By Marianne Lipanovich
Cue the joyous soundtrack. These pet-friendly landscape and garden ideas will keep your pooch safe, happy and well exercised outdoors
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A Modern Backyard Trumps the Texas Heat
PatiosA Modern Backyard Trumps the Texas Heat
By Annie Thornton
New shaded areas offer a respite in an outdoor Houston living room, while a fire pit re-creates fond memories
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A Melbourne Backyard Entices Everyone Outside
Inspiring GardensA Melbourne Backyard Entices Everyone Outside
By Annie Thornton
Music lovers add a pool, pizza oven and fire pit for a yard that’s a big hit with the whole family
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13 Extra-Cool Things to Do With a Backyard
Landscape Design13 Extra-Cool Things to Do With a Backyard
By Laura Gaskill
Sure, you could just plop down on a blanket. Or you could create a dragon’s lair, a mosaic gallery, a party in a jungle ...
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Courtyard Comforts Make a Seattle Backyard a Joy
PatiosCourtyard Comforts Make a Seattle Backyard a Joy
By Annie Thornton
A new hot tub, fireplace, shower and even a mini stage take a backyard from uninviting to ‘Come on out!’
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Backyard Dreaming: 13 Ideas to Spark Your Imagination
Gardening and LandscapingBackyard Dreaming: 13 Ideas to Spark Your Imagination
By Laura Gaskill
Transform your yard or patio this spring by turning your thoughts to outdoor flights of fancy now
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Why Is There a Bathtub in the Backyard?
Gardening and LandscapingWhy Is There a Bathtub in the Backyard?
By Becky Harris
Nope, it's not waiting for bulk trash pickup. These days outdoor tubs are serving soakers, beer drinkers and even the fishes
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Case Study: 8 Tips for Planning a Backyard From Scratch
PatiosCase Study: 8 Tips for Planning a Backyard From Scratch
By Amber Hopman
Turn a blank-slate backyard into a fun and comfy outdoor room with these ideas from a completely overhauled Phoenix patio
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