Investing in an outdoor living space can be a game-changer. Adding a deck, porch, or patio creates the opportunity for top-notch social gatherings, culinary adventures, and peaceful relaxation—for ...

Outdoor living is a must for many homebuyers today. For homeowners planning to stay put, perfecting the yard, patio or porch for relaxation, meals and entertainment is at the top of home improvement ...

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 ...

Formulating a homemade deck cleaner or patio scrub is not only simple, but it's often more economically and ecologically friendly than what you find in the aisle of your grocery store. Next time it's ...

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.

The line between the outdoors and indoors is blurring. Jule Eller, the director of trend and style for Outdoor Living at Lowe’s, said people are starting to view their outdoor space as another room in ...

The space beneath your deck may not be the most functional or visually appealing area. However, you can easily transform this unused space into a practical storage solution with various options for ...

Deck your front porch with our Christmas Porch Hacks! 🎄 This video showcases simple and creative ways to impress your guests and spread holiday cheer. Explore DIY holiday wreaths, outdoor holiday ...

When the weather turns nice outdoors, no one wants to be cooped up indoors. Adding a patio or deck can extend your living space outside and bring a new dimension to your entertainment venue options.

Key takeaways: HomeAdvisor reports that the average cost to screen in a 200-square-foot porch will run you between $2,000 and $2,800, but some professionals think that’s way too low. One expert we ...