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PatiosCourtyard Comforts Make a Seattle Backyard a Joy
A new hot tub, fireplace, shower and even a mini stage take a backyard from uninviting to ‘Come on out!’
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PatiosRoom of the Day: Vacationing at Home in Louisiana
With a fireplace, kitchen, dining area and living room–style seating, this New Orleans patio brings the indoors out
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PatiosAn Indoor-Outdoor Serving Bar Opens the Possibilities
Thinking about revamping your patio this year? Indoor-outdoor pass-throughs make entertaining outside even easier
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Gardening and LandscapingEco-Friendly Fire Pits: Casting Backyard Campfires in a New Light
Wood burning may be discouraged — even illegal in places — but that needn't mean forsaking the fire pit. Try one of these alternatives
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Gardening and LandscapingWant More Party Space? 5 Tips to Improve Indoor-Outdoor Flow
Expand your home's entertaining area without adding on by boosting connections between inside and out
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PetsSee a Deluxe 'Catio' Built for Feline Fun
Sixteen lucky cats get the run of a protected outdoor patio with ramps, steps and even a koi pond
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Traditional Architecture3-Season Rooms: Shade and Swimming for a Tudor-Style Patio
A new roof, fireplace, pavilion and pool transform a backyard patio in Virginia
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Gardening and Landscaping3-Season Rooms: An Open and Shut Kitchen Case
Contained one minute and open to the outdoors the next, this California kitchen is decidedly versatile
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Gardening and Landscaping3-Season Rooms: Luxe Meets Rustic on an Ozarks Terrace
Fire features, nature-inspired furnishings and native plants make a large terrace in the mountains as comfortable as can be
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Gardening and Landscaping3-Season Rooms: Open-Air Living in a Guest Cottage Pavilion
Comfy furniture, a fireplace and a vaulted ceiling make dining and hanging out a joy in this California outdoor room
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Gardening and Landscaping3-Season Rooms: Fire Warms a Pergola-Covered Pennsylvania Patio
Amish-milled lumber and local bluestone set off a focal-point fireplace beautifully in this comfy outdoor living space
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