outdoor living

• Adding, Upgrading a Deck

A great alternative to vacation spending

• Beyond the Lawn

Caring for trees and shrubs

• Bring the Sunshine and Backyard into Your Home this Summer

Create a new outdoor living space

• Choose the Right Hot Tub

In Ten Easy Steps

• Create an Outdoor Living Room

Extend Your Living Space by Creating an Outdoor Room

• Creating an Outdoor Kitchen

Get expert advice on planning your outdoor kitchen

• Decorating a Screened-In Porch

A three-season room can be a welcome space that adds viable living area to a house

• Easy Ways to Create Fast, Functional, Fun Outdoor 'Land-Escapes'

Adding useful space, enjoyment, appeal and value to homes

• Five Top Trends in Patio Design

When does a trend become a tradition?

• Ground Cover

The creeping cure for ugly bare spots and landscaping challenges

• Home Improvements Promote Healthy Lifestyles

How upgrades can lead to exercise, social interaction and stress relief

• How to avoid five common landscaping and patio mistakes

The components of a successful landscaping or patio project

• Installing New Fencing

Get the lay of the land

• Landscaping with retaining walls adds curb appeal, usability to your home

Get the lay of the land

• Lawns Do a World of Good

A green lawn helps remove carbon and other impurities from the atmosphere

• Make Your Deck the Safe Place for Neighborhood Fun

Safe and fun outdoor living spaces

• Mulch 101

Get to know the unsung hero of the garden

• New Deck Trends Help Define Your Outdoor Living Area

Transform your backyard into an outdoor retreat

• Open to the Elements

Ceramic tile breaks out of the kitchen and bath

• Perennials Are A Gardener's Friend

Designing a landscape and keeping the garden looking beautiful can take a keen eye

• Stylish and Affordable Outdoor Spaces

Simple Steps

• Ten ways to 'free' your roses and celebrate man's favorite flower

10 easy ways to use roses in your landscape

• Tips and Tricks for Adding Curb Appeal to Your Landscape

You only get one chance for your home to make a first impression.

• Time To Sell? Your Outdoor Spaces Can Be The Bonus Buyers Want

Preparing to sell this spring, look to the "bonus"spaces in and around your home

• Tropical Hardwood Looks

The next hot composite deck trend

• Turn Your Home Into a Sanctuary with Low-Maintenance Outdoor Products

You don’t have to hop on a plane and travel thousands of miles to find a relaxing retreat

• When It's Time for a New Deck, Details Count

Backyard decks beckon this time of year

• Wood Decks A Natural Way To Enhance Your Backyard Living Space

The deck is the heart of a backyard