Creating your dream backyard starts with a clear plan and the right materials. A well-designed patio turns any outdoor area ...

Happy people sitting around a fire pit - Dimensions/Getty Images When the winter chill is in full force, those cozy outdoor nights around the fire start calling your name — if only your fire pit setup ...

Once upon a time, a concrete slab, a charcoal grill, and maybe a beer-bottle opener mounted on a nearby tree was considered a pretty fancy outdoor entertainment area. No more. These days, outdoor room ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

After summer, as the weather begins to cool, it can be a good time to review and assess your garden. What worked well over the current season, and what did not exactly go according to plan? With both ...