A stylish deck creates a smooth transition between the indoor and outdoors, making it easier to gather and entertain in the open air. From backyard decks for lounging and dining to pool decks, ...

Spending time with friends, family and neighbors in your own backyard is one of life’s simple pleasures. Relaxing on your patio or deck, enjoying a family barbeque, socializing with friends, lounging ...

Want a better backyard but feel overwhelmed at the idea of major construction? We get it — building a traditional deck can seem expensive, complicated, and downright intimidating. That’s exactly why ...

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, ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

Building a deck by yourself might sound intimidating, but with the right plan and a few smart tricks, it’s totally doable. In this video, I walk you through how I built a strong, good-looking backyard ...

A dreamy patio setup expands the functional footprint of your house by making an area akin to an outdoor living room. Work the appropriate patio cover ideas into your design scheme and that alfresco ...

When it comes to landscaping ideas, grass has historically been the go-to choice for backyards, but environmental factors and the trend for outdoor living rooms is putting paid to the once-favored ...

Cool backyards are both functional and stylish, equipped with little extras that will make spending time outside more fun. There are a variety of tweaks and changes that you can make to your existing ...

You can use your patio, deck, or backyard space year-round, even when temperatures drop. We recommend a good heat source and cozy decor and furniture to make your outdoor space more inviting. Below ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...