Outdoor decor

Outdoor decor and design
Garden trends
Turn your garden into an outdoor haven with tips from expert Kathy Renwald.

Outdoor decor: 10 balcony design tips
Consider these important points before embarking on a balcony or terrace design project.

Urban garden fix-up
A homeowner finds out how to make her outdoor space beautiful.

Get organized outdoors
Turn your outdoor surroundings into an organized haven.

Roof gardens: 9 expert tips
Create a rooftop oasis you'll enjoy all summer long.

How to build a deck
Home improvement expert Jon Eakes provides essential deck-building tips.

Hot tubs: Heaven in your backyard
There's been record-breaking sales in outdoor hot tubs in recent years. No wonder! Being able to relax in your very own backyard spa is pure bliss.

Poolside perfection
If you take the plunge and decide to put a pool in the backyard, be sure to consider every angle first.

Outdoor rooms
Design lesson: Outdoor decor
Extend the season as long as possible by incorporating these great ideas into your garden room.

Build an outdoor kitchen
Cooking outdoors used to mean drenching Dad's charcoal barbecue in fluid and tossing some patties on the grill. Nowadays, the sky's the limit.

Outdoor entertaining
Outdoor entertaining
Create a welcoming outdoor haven and entertain your guests in style.

Add style to outdoor entertaining
A little bit of flair and creativity can go a long way toward creating a fun and relaxing outdoor environment.


Fabulous outdoor parties
Turn your summer event into the soiree of the season!

Home organization 101: Outdoor entertaining
Make summertime livin' easy and breezy with these entertaining tips to keep you organized.

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