Your patio should be seen as an extension of your living space. And with the right design choices, you can make it feel like a comfy and cozy retreat.

As the American backyard has evolved, outdoor living spaces have become a booming business. David Pogue talks with House ...

Want your patio to feel like a true extension of your home? Discover a designer's secrets to creating a cohesive flow between ...

Serious DIYers might embrace the challenge of building a bar for their pool or outdoor living room, while others may prefer to purchase an outdoor bar. 41. Create a rustic backyard retreat.

The al fresco boom has transformed backyard tables into the new center of home entertaining, with 64% of homeowners looking ...

Turn your backyard into an open-air living room. Our home editors tapped experts and analyzed popular styles to find the best outdoor sectionals of 2025.

A friend designed the structure, the backyard renovation, which included installation of a below-ground 18-by-36 foot swimming pool and an outdoor shower. He also made landscaping plans.

Micah Miller from Easton Outdoors joined HRS with before and after pictures of one beautiful riverfront backyard with a new ...

Give your outdoor living room a little love! The right rug will enhance the vibe of your back yard, so we asked the pros to lay out the very best outdoor rugs.

Resort-style living are the words that best describe this indoor/outdoor space in Chappaqua by Scott Hirshson of Hirshson Architecture + Design in Greenwich. “The family wanted the backyard to feel ...

Clogged gutters and drains should be cleaned out and regularly maintained. If your property is prone to forming puddles, ...