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Most PopularFind the Right Glass Door for Your Patio
It’s more than just a patio door — it’s an architectural design element. Here’s help for finding the right one for your home and lifestyle
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Great Home ProjectsHow to Tear Down That Concrete Patio
Clear the path for plantings or a more modern patio design by demolishing all or part of the concrete in your yard
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DecksTake It Outside! Inspiring Ideas for Outdoor Dining
Make fresh-air meals as comfortable and genteel as those indoors — and maybe even a bit magical
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PatiosA Modern Backyard Trumps the Texas Heat
New shaded areas offer a respite in an outdoor Houston living room, while a fire pit re-creates fond memories
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Gardening and Landscaping21 Patios Ready to Party
Mix up some margaritas and break out the barbecue sauce. Outdoor party season is upon us, and these patios show how to do it right
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Gardening and LandscapingMade in the Shade, the Modern Way
Think beyond the patio umbrella with these 8 ideas for blocking the sun beautifully
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Gardening and Landscaping10 Ways to Open a Kitchen to the Outdoors
Have your cooking and your nice weather too, with a kitchen setup that embraces indoor-outdoor flow
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Gardening and Landscaping10 Great Outdoor Chill Zones
Whether you have a huge poolside deck or a sliver of a patio, these ideas will kick stress to the curb all summer long
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Spring Gardening7 Great Container Plants for Early-Spring Appeal
Good things sometimes come to those who impatiently head to the nursery for plants that can take a chill
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Gardening and LandscapingWhat to Know Before You Buy Teak Outdoor Furniture
Learn about finishes, weathering, care and that age-old oil debate to get the teak furnishings that suit you best
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Landscape DesignBold Backdrops for Colorful Gardens
Use painted walls as tools in the garden, solving problems in a most artistic way
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