GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn -- Author Michael R. Anderson will show design-savvy DIY projects to dress up any deck or patio. He’ll show how to make a stylish fire bowl and show a finished example. All ...

Adding a small deck can give your backyard a major upgrade. This straightforward home improvement project will make your outdoor space more enjoyable for relaxing and entertaining. Style a small deck ...

"Disaster Decks" stylist Heidi Richter puts the finishing touches on a renovated deck in this undated handout image. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Shaw Media TORONTO — Dreams of an outdoor oasis can quickly ...

TUNKHANNOCK, Pa. — From backyard decks to patios, they are the places we love to kick back and relax around our homes, especially in the summer. But if your oasis has been feeling a bit bland lately ...

For fast additional seating, few things beat a picnic table. And if the weather in your area permits, picnic tables are an excellent choice to set up when friends and family visit. They help avoid the ...

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 ...

Everyone wants a gorgeous outdoor space for the summer, but not everyone wants to spend a fortune on a total rebuild. Fortunately, there are plenty of small tweaks that can add up to a much more ...

You’ve been thinking about it for some time and you’ve finally decided to take the plunge — you’re going to build a patio or deck this summer. But if you want to have a space to socialize and ...