An inviting alfresco living space can add major appeal to your home, especially if you tap into backyard patio ideas to truly transform your outdoor mojo. “The outdoor living rooms and dining rooms ...

Whether you are looking to host friends and family outside or you want to create a quiet retreat for yourself, with a few smart design tricks, you can transform your small patio into an outdoor oasis ...

A well-designed L-shaped patio can open up your backyard, creating a more practical and stylish area for entertaining or ...

Side yards can be a challenge. Long and narrow, the awkward spaces usually end up forgotten areas, little more than weedy passageways of packed dirt or home to compost bins, garbage cans or garden ...

Do a quick clean. “Blow leaves or debris off the deck or patio,” said Chicago interior designer Wendy Labrum. Wipe down surfaces and seating (check for webs). Hose down everything minus the furniture, ...