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PatiosBackyard Ideas: Writer's Studio and a Japanese-Inspired Garden
A nearby Japanese garden inspires a feature-packed backyard and studio for a work-from-home Portland writer
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Gardening and Landscaping10 Creative Ways to Bring Structure to Your Outdoor Room
Get a sense of protection and coziness with living walls, pergolas, planters and more
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PatiosPatio Details: New Entertaining Area Takes the Party Outside
A covered patio, an outdoor kitchen and a fire pit off a guesthouse extend the entertainment area of this ocean-view property
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Gardening and Landscaping10 Ideas to Make Your Outdoor Kitchen Sizzle
It's the little things that can make a difference, and we're not talking briquettes
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Gardening 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
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Great Home ProjectsHow to Get a Pizza Oven for the Patio
New project for a new year: Light a fire under plans for an outdoor oven and claim the best pizza in town
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New 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
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Gardening and LandscapingPatio Details: Sliding Fabric Panels Filter the Light Just Right
Stepping up to the harsh sun and heat of the desert Southwest, this intimate patio is an exotic escape right outside
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PatiosPatio Details: A Modern Pergola Stands Up to Nebraska’s Climate
Challenging weather is no match for this family's tough but elegant-looking outdoor space
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Gardening and Landscaping17 Outstanding Outdoor Rooms
Consider these creative possibilities for extending your living area outdoors
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PatiosPatio Details: Covered Dining Area Extends a Family’s Living Space
Large sliding glass doors connect a pergola-covered terrace with a kitchen and great room in Seattle
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