With the right layout, even the smallest of outdoor spaces can feel like your own private sanctuary. For city-dwellers, having any outside space at all can feel like the ultimate luxury, so it's ...

That’s the question many home buyers consider as they plan their outdoor space. When given the choice, buyers should examine the lot configuration, the layout of the house and they way they use their ...

When you picture yourself relaxing at home in your happy place, you may very well envision lounging on your deck. But when it comes to deck ideas to reinvigorate the oft overlooked renovation spot, ...

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.

correctionA previous version of this report misstated Gary Lofdahl's title and company. He is an architect with Wilder Design/Build, not head of business development for WilderWorks. The report has ...