(BPT) - If you’re like many homeowners, you consider the patio an extension of your home. So it’s fair to ask: Would you be just as comfortable nestled in with your favorite book or preparing a meal ...

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 ...

Melissa Gerstle is a landscape designer whose clients increasingly ask her to design spaces that serve as an extension of their home and interior style. This University Park project included a custom, ...

When snow is long gone in Summit County and skis are swapped for mountain bikes, apres drinks turn into backyard patio pitchers. With mountainous views visible from many Summit County backyards, local ...

But the demand shows no signs of slowing; customers want not just pools, but outdoor cooking areas built around a grill, or fire pits or outdoor fireplaces for winter. The outdoor living boom is ...