Consider building a living wall if you have a ground-level deck or patio and prefer more privacy. It can shield you from the neighbors, surround you with flowers and provide fresh herbs just steps ...

Blogging challenges can be a bit gimmicky, but they can also be the impetus for change. Last fall, San Francisco woodworker Caitlin Long entered the One Room Challenge, a quarterly event for amateur ...

DULUTH - A cool breeze rolls off the leaves that quiver in the morning wind and into the cracked-open bedroom window on the backside of the house in the Lester Park neighborhood. Songs of the birds ...

After staying at home most of last year, many residents now want more out of their backyard--which has led to increased demand for landscaping, patios, decks and other elements that create personal ...

Summer is around the corner, and the outdoor world is beckoning. What better way to enhance outdoor living than with a cool new structure in the backyard? Whether you dream of lounging in a hammock in ...

In an era of tree house vacation rentals and biophilic design, it’s no surprise that simple backyard builds are becoming architecturally interesting and sophisticated structures for children and ...

Mediterranean-inspired backyard with garden and mosaic tile walls - Lee Yiu Tung/Shutterstock From the breathtaking city views of Santorini, Greece to the enchanting boat tours through Venice, Italy, ...

Take out the noise from the passing cars, add an oasis for local wildlife and put the worries of the day behind. Installing a garden pond, either large or small, can add depth to your backyard, in ...

Manvel, N.D. -- When Lynne and Davis Hoverson want to get away from it all they don't have to go any farther than their own backyard. A 24-by-48 foot cottage tucked behind the house at the edge of ...

The pandemic has a lot of people dreaming of an escape—to the backyard. After a full year of being cooped up at home, the walls seem to have gotten thinner, the rooms feel tighter, and suddenly the ...