Buying pre-made outdoor patio furniture can be expensive, but this DIY outdoor sofa can be made in a day using basic supplies from your home store. There's nothing better than enjoying a summer ...

While you may love the idea of updating your patio to embrace your outdoor living space, it's clear that the backyard needs a bit more work than outdoor furniture can fix. Spending on home improvement ...

The Ms. Cheap Porch, Patio and Balcony Makeover contest challenged readers to share creative ideas for spiffing up a porch, patio or balcony without spending a wad of money. Just in time for spring, I ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 69th installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at ...

BACKYARDS can be transformed on a budget by embracing five simple design ideas, says a DIY expert. He shared affordable tips to make outdoor spaces look charming throughout the seasons. Please provide ...

It’s summer, and if you’re looking for a project, transforming your backyard into an outdoor movie theater isn’t actually all that difficult. All you need are a few key components, such as a projector ...

A pergola is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your backyard into your own little retreat. There are shady cantilever umbrellas and practical pop-up canopy tents for more mobile shade, but pergolas ...