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posted 9/20/17
- Outdoor Spaces Perfect for Watching the First Game of the Season
Are you ready for some football parties? Find ideas for your space in these 6 outdoor viewing areas - How to Get an Outdoor Kitchen of Your Own
New project for a new year: Build a cooking space for your yard or patio to make entertaining a breeze
posted 7/27/17
- 10 Ideas to Make Your Outdoor Kitchen Sizzle
It's the little things that can make a difference, and we're not talking briquettes - How to Cook Up Plans for a Deluxe Outdoor Kitchen
Here’s what to think about when designing your ultimate alfresco culinary space - Tips for an Outdoor Kitchen That Lets You Enjoy the Party
Be part of the fun with an outdoor kitchen where you can mingle with guests, prep with ease and cook to your heart's content - How to Get a Built-in Outdoor Grill
Put fresh-air grilling on the menu with a built-in setup that suits your patio or yard - How to Give Your Driveway and Front Walk More Curb Appeal
Prevent injuries and tire damage while making a great first impression by replacing or repairing front paths - Your Guide to Grills and More for Great Outdoor Cooking
Learn the pros and cons of gas versus charcoal grills, and about neat add-ons that let you do more - See How Outdoor Seating Areas Can Inspire You to Get Outside
Explore your options with these 10 design ideas from enticing gardens, patios and balconies - Outdoor Rooms: Take a Seat by the Fire Pit
10 stylish pairings of fire pits and seating set the mood for summer - 10 Reasons to Get a Fire Pit
On the fence about adding one? Find out the benefits and which type is right for you - 10 Reasons to Cook and Eat Outdoors This Summer
Meals prepared and eaten outside feel special. They’re easier on the cooking and cleanup crew too - 6 Trends From the Most Popular Sunrooms on Houzz
These light-drenched rooms help bring summer into the home year-round
posted 12/18/16
- Spring Patio Fix-Ups: Install an Outdoor Fireplace or Fire Pit
Make your yard the place to be by adding a fire feature that draws a crowd
- Your Patio: The Beauty of a Firepit, Without The Smoke
A crackling fire in an outdoor firepit adds an irresistible allure to the evening garden
- Trending Now: 15 Fire Pits and Outdoor Fireplaes to Warm Up By
These cozy outdoor spaces invite you to linger even after the sun has set
- Eco-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 firepit. Try one of these alternatives
- How to Make a Stacked Stone Fire Pit
See how to build a cozy outdoor gathering place for less than $500
- 3 Ways to Bring the Heat to Outdoor Living Spaces
Here's what to know about surviving winter's bite with an outdoor fireplace, fire pit or heat lamp
- Bring On the S'mores With These 10 Smoke-Free Fire Pit Ideas
These fire features help take the party outside while keeping the air clear
posted 7/1/16
- See the Difference a New Back Deck Can Make
A dramatic 2-story porch becomes the centerpiece of this Ohio family’s renovated landscape - Decking Materials Beyond Basic Lumber
Learn about softwoods, tropical hardwoods, composites and more for decks, including pros, cons and costs - What to Know About Adding a Deck
Want to increase your living space and enjoy the open air more? Learn the requirements, costs and other considerations for building a deck - 11 Ways to Get More From Your Summer Porch
Watch the world go by at your leisure from a porch decked out with comfy furniture and inspiring accessories
- Outdoor Kitchens 101
How to Build an Outdoor Kitchen
posted 5/22/16
- Beyond the lawn
Caring for trees and shrubs - Food Temperature Chart
Doneness of meat should always be determined using an instant-read meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the meat and away from the bone. - General Grill Safety
Good outdoor kitchen designs will create a 20-inch buffer zone to eliminate accidental contact with the sides and back of the grill. Keep children, pets and guests away from a hot grill. - Grill Care
Simple care and cleaning will provide a lifetime service
- Grilled Salmon Nicoise Salad
Perhaps the most popular dish to combine olives with seafood
- Guide to Perfect Pizza on the Grill
Freshly made pizza off the grill makes for a fantastic meal or appetizer