Patio

Easy home maintenance tips for the new year

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:26:00 -0800

Do you still have summer patio furniture on the patio, collecting snow? Did you ditch your home fix-it list as soon as the holiday season kicked in? Now that the busiest time of last year is over, start the new year by taking care of those home maintenance projects that shouldn’t wait until the summer.

5 Fabulous outdoor fireplaces

Melissa Dunlap — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:48:00 -0800

An outdoor fireplace can make your patio feel warm and cozy. With so many selections available, you can easily find a fire pit that fits your personality and adds ambiance to your outdoor space. Here are five stylish outdoor fireplaces that will give your patio extra panache.

Backyard makeover, city style

Laura Willard — Wed, 11 May 2011 09:30:00 -0700

If you live in the city and have a deck instead of a backyard, there's no reason you can't make it a family-friendly outdoor space for your toddler or preschooler. Use these deck makeover tips and get ready to enjoy the great -- or small -- outdoors this summer!

10 Must-have summer party accessories

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:00:00 -0700

One of the best aspects of summer is outdoor entertaining. Good friends, delicious food and cool drinks in the backyard make for the quintessential warm-weather activity. To help get your patio ready for a plethora of outdoor parties, we’ve put together a list of our top picks for the freshest, most stylish summer accessories to take your next soiree, from fun all the way to fabulous.

5 Plants for small outdoor spaces

Laura Carson Miller — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:30:00 -0700

If you’re ready to spruce up your smaller patio, balcony or porch, these plant suggestions will help you make the most of your allotted gardening area. Read on to find out how to maximize your patio garden with plants that are big on show and not on space!

Backyard decor for small spaces

Jessica Padykula — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:01:00 -0700

If you live somewhere with minimal outdoor space and long for a sprawling backyard where you can host barbecues and other summer soirees, don’t despair. Just because you don’t have a big space doesn’t mean you can’t work wonders with the small space you have. We’ve searched the Web for backyard decor items that won’t overwhelm a petite patio but still offer a stylish way to refresh your yard for summer.

Get your backyard ready for spring

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:47:00 -0700

Spring cleaning isn’t just an indoor activity. After all, why should your floors, carpets and windows get all the attention? With warmer weather fast approaching, it’s time to give your outdoor space a much-needed facelift -- your yard can also benefit from a bout of post-winter primping and polishing. To help you welcome spring into your space, we’ve put together some simple tips for taking your yard from chaos to order in no time.

Creating an outdoor oasis on the cheap

Kathleen Wilson — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:11:00 -0800

We all should have a haven in the outdoors -- it is soothing to the soul! It can be done with little money, little space, and just a bit of creativity! Check out these five great ideas for creating your own private hideaway.

Decorating: Bringing the indoors out

Kimberly Merritt — Wed, 26 May 2010 12:00:00 -0700

With the warmer weather here, I look forward to finally using the other room in my home -- my outdoor room. Decks, patios and even a nice porch can extend and enhance our indoor living spaces and our lives. Find out what you can do to make your own little private haven!

The best outdoor furniture bargains

Sherril Steele-Carlin — Thu, 13 May 2010 18:37:00 -0700

As the weather warms, your thoughts naturally turn to gardens, patios, and lots of family time spent outdoors relaxing. However, sometimes that attractive 5-piece patio table set you long for can be unaffordable. Not to worry, there are bargains to be found in outdoor furniture if you know where to look! Here are the best ways to get budget-friendly outdoor furniture.

How to make your backyard a hangout spot

Katarina Kovacevic — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:02:00 -0700

'Tis the season for BBQ and poolside lounging. But if your backyard digs looking a little dreary after the long winter months, you'll want to check out these tips on revamping the space from Kati Botkin, ASID & IIDA, interior designer for Bess Jones Interiors in Scottsdale, Arizona.