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PatiosPatio Details: Simple Materials Make for a Sophisticated Space
Low water bills and minimal maintenance are just part of the beauty of this handcrafted backyard deck and patio
Full StoryGardening and LandscapingSeek Shelter in the Shade This Summer
Open up to outdoor living with 8 garden shade strategies
Full StoryGardening and Landscaping10 Great Design Moves for a Small Courtyard
These beautiful enclosed yards show how to get the most from a relatively small outdoor living area
Full StoryMost Popular20 Outstanding Outdoor Living Rooms
Why give up style and comfort just because you add fresh air? Turn any porch or patio into a sumptuous room by following these leads
Full StoryGardening and Landscaping20 Outdoor Rooms With Entertaining Flair
Some have fire features and grills — others, just a table and chairs. But all of these open-air rooms show guests a good time
Full StoryNew This Week3 Fresh Ideas for Outdoor Living Spaces
Designers share secrets from a rooftop deck, a covered patio and a screened-in porch uploaded this week to Houzz
Full StoryBackyard IdeasTake a Peek: A Peaceful Backyard Near Puget Sound
Behind a screen of bamboo trees, discover a peaceful garden retreat in the Pacific Northwest
Full StoryGardening and Landscaping17 Outstanding Outdoor Rooms
Consider these creative possibilities for extending your living area outdoors
Full StoryContainer GardensPocket Gardens, Pint-Size Patios and Urban Backyards
A compact outdoor space can be a beautiful garden room with the right mix of plantings, furniture and creativity
Full StoryGardening and Landscaping17 Ways to Work a Deck
Layer it, bump it out, wrap it around a tree. Get inspiration with these ideas for adding a deck to your yard
Full StoryGardening and LandscapingThat Gap Under the Deck: Hide It or Use It!
6 ways to transform a landscape eyesore into a landscape feature
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