Vying for an outdoor lifestyle? You're not alone. Consider these patio and deck ideas that'll help you maximize your opportunity for outdoor relaxation. Creating an appealing space that balances ...

A stylish deck creates a smooth transition between the indoor and outdoors, making it easier to gather and entertain in the open air. From backyard decks for lounging and dining to pool decks, ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

Good weather should be enjoyed to its fullest extent. To do that you have to actually go outside. But if your home lacks an enticing outdoor living space, there’s little incentive to venture out.

You can give an old deck a new look by adding modern railings. This deck design from Supreme Deck Builders features black ...

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 ...

Until recently, Jennifer and Brian Frederick’s Helotes home consisted of two parts: one, a two-story, four-bedroom, four-bath house and two, a gorgeous, flagstone-rimmed pool that juts out of the ...