When the weather turns nice outdoors, no one wants to be cooped up indoors. Adding a patio or deck can extend your living space outside and bring a new dimension to your entertainment venue options.

If your concrete patio has started to look a little worn down and drab, there is a simple way to revamp the space without ...

Formulating a homemade deck cleaner or patio scrub is not only simple, but it's often more economically and ecologically friendly than what you find in the aisle of your grocery store. Next time it's ...

Are you planning a new deck or patio soon? There’s a very good chance you’re going to make it too small. I know this based on the thousands of complaints I’ve received over the years from homeowners ...

Spending time with friends, family and neighbors in your own backyard is one of life’s simple pleasures. Relaxing on your patio or deck, enjoying a family barbeque, socializing with friends, lounging ...

The purpose of an outdoor living space is to actually enjoy the natural world, while still enjoying the comforts of modern living.

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

, a photographer for The Oregonian and frequent contributor to The Oregonian's Homes & Gardens of the Northwest, had a request the other day. He said he tore out his backyard deck, which was suffering ...

You’ve been thinking about it for some time and you’ve finally decided to take the plunge — you’re going to build a patio or deck this summer. Luckily, the official start to the season isn’t until ...