A backyard deck-patio combo offers the best of both worlds, allowing for a range of outdoor activities. The cost of this combo hinges on the relative sizes of the deck and patio, the materials chosen, ...

Extending your living area outdoors is a great way to maximize space and enjoy your backyard year-round. Both patios and decks fulfil this purpose well. However, it can be tough to decide which one is ...

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 ...

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Outdoor lighting can extend the time you can spend enjoying your backyard with your friends and family. While there are a host of involved and expensive outdoor lighting solutions, there’s one easy ...

Warmer weather and longer days mean more time to enjoy your outdoor space, whether big or small. The experts at Consumer Reports rounded up some top-recommended summer products and gear to freshen up ...

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. Luckily, the official start to the season isn’t until ...

The off season is the best time to prepare your spring patio refresh with Amazon’s outdoor furniture deals—including the ...

Owning a home means you get your privacy and a space to call your own, but if you live close to your neighbors, your privacy may be limited. No matter how friendly they might be, you probably still ...

Hemp Shield Products LLC has launched three new eco-friendly wood care solutions — Finish Remover, Wood Cleaner, and ...

There was a time, back when Mom and Dad were newlyweds, that patios were everywhere. Baby boomers in the 1950s grew up in suburban, look-alike ranch homes that featured back yards with little concrete ...