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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

, a photographer for The Oregonian and frequent contributor to The Oregonian's Homes & Gardens of the Northwest, had a request the other day. He said he tore out his backyard deck, which was suffering ...

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.