"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A backyard guest house may seem like a luxury few can afford, but this home improvement project can cost ...

Transform your small backyard, patio, or balcony with these creative additions and design tips. These small backyard ideas ...

Luke Thill spent one year on the construction project. — -- Luke Thill is an Iowa middle school student who spent the past year building his own home in his family’s backyard. Luke, 13, raised $1 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. So, you love your city home, but what about the backyard? Urban backyards are notorious for being small as well as having a lack of privacy. A ...

Mckean Matson built a tiny home in her parents' backyard and lived there for five years. She says the experience taught her how to live with fewer materials and helped her save money. Matson says she ...