A backyard oasis built for relaxing and entertaining will help you enjoy life. Here are ideas for decor, furniture, landscape ...

A rustic fire pit will turn your backyard into a cozy gathering space after dark. Build a fire pit from natural or repurposed materials like brick, stone, pavers, or cast iron. Choose a round, square, ...

Transform your backyard into a personal retreat with these budget-friendly DIY ideas, including fire pits, pergolas, garden ...

Stacking stones is an easy way to create a natural garden edge that adds depth to your space while clearly separating your ...

After 20 years of designing outdoor kitchens, Mickal Vogt of Clearwater Outdoor Creations has seen his share of patio trends come and go. Lately, the pendulum is swinging toward upscale but ultra ...

Longtime readers of this column no doubt are familiar with my penchant for juxtaposing the old and new and even sometimes mixing styles. However, in doing that, the basic tenets of design must always ...

Many people already have a strong picture in their mind of what rustic decor looks like, but this long-loved style is actually more flexible and layered than it seems. Some may see it as a possible ...

When adding design flair to a rental, it can sometimes be tough to overcome the challenges of a home you don’t own. But for Robbie and Dan, the perks of their ground floor apartment vastly outweighed ...

We asked experts how to properly spotlight foliage, plus tips on curbing light pollution ...