Deck, Patio & Porch

These simple tips on deck building can help you achieve professional results with a project frequently undertaken by homeowners.

Perk up your patio with great-looking, long-wearing brick with one of these ideas.

Before you can relax on the ultimate piece of folksy outdoor furniture, you’d better read up on the basics.

One of the best ways to extend the life of your deck is to protect it from the elements. Avoiding these common sealing mistakes will help keep it shipshape for years to come.

You can run, but you can’t hide from the dog days of summer. You can, however, camp out on your balcony to enjoy slightly deflected rays of sunlight while keeping all the cool comforts of home within arm’s reach. Whether you have a traditional balcony that amply extends your living area, or a diminutive Juliet balcony, you can convert the bleakest outdoor space into a serene sanctuary. Just focus on adding a few of these 11 simple but striking garden features, architectural elements, textiles, or furnishings. With inspiration from our collection of favorite accents, your balcony can project an inviting style and ambience that you’ll want to bask in year-round.

Front porches are back, helping more people build social connections to feel happier and healthier.

Maintain your deck’s appearance and prevent graying by using one—or more—of these tried and true methods.

Your porch can be so much more than just a landing pad on the way in or out of your house—it can be a place to unwind, entertain, and make a great first impression. From cool built-ins to surprising paint touches and more, consider one of these inventive porch ideas that’ll have you thinking way beyond the welcome mat.

Few things feel better than a fine mist of cool water on a scorching hot day. Get affordable relief from the outdoor heat with a misting system for your patio.

It’s a basic human desire to own a little plot of land. But what if your plot is really, really little? With some clever planning and a few spatial and visual tricks, you can still make a very modest outdoor space into an interesting, functional, and enjoyable spot to relax and entertain alfresco. Read on for 9 strategies for living large in a tiny yard.