Now is the time to get your space ready for spring.

Whether you live in the Northeast, West Coast or anywhere in between, transforming your outdoor spaces into a hosting haven is essential for memorable spring and summer gatherings. Thoughtfully ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

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If you're a homeowner with nothing special outside your back door, you've probably felt the pang of patio or deck envy. You go to a friend's house, and he has an incredible layout in his backyard.

We love nothing more than a sturdy dining set that will brave the elements… below are a few of our favorites. 2. No Assembly Required: If you don’t want to build it yourself like above, Perigold’s ...

When you picture yourself relaxing at home in your happy place, you may very well envision lounging on your deck. But when it comes to deck ideas to reinvigorate the oft overlooked renovation spot, ...

Deck financing is borrowing money from a lender to pay for a new deck. Of course, paying with cash will enable you to avoid paying interest, but financing allows you to pay for the deck over time by ...

You’ve been sitting on it since the middle of April, but now it’s time to take another look at it. Your patio furniture isn’t what it used to be, but you can make it look good as new… Thank goodness ...