We're lucky here in metro Phoenix: We can use our patios and balconies practically year-round, enjoying the outdoors and expanding our homes' livable space. Whether you have a spacious patio or a cozy ...

It'd take a very good eye to tell these budget backyard patio ideas apart from pricier looks. That's because exterior design doesn't have to be expensive. You just need to know where to look for ...

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 ...

Too often, we only think of upgrades as extravagant options, such as remodeling the kitchen or building an addition. In reality, you can dramatically enhance your home without spending much money at ...

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 ...

WITH the unpredictable albeit hot weather recently, more and more of us are spending the cooler evenings outside in the garden. Which means never before has it been so important to have the perfect ...

Spring is upon those of us in the Northern hemisphere (even if it doesn't feel like it), and if we're lucky enough to have an outdoor space, we're probably thinking about sprucing it up. But whether ...

Including an outdoor rug and waterproof table lamps I use on my own balcony. Let me let you in on a secret: I’m not just a shopping writer, I’m also an interior designer and a tastemaker who has ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're looking to perk up your patio, one of the most impactful changes you can make is incorporating some new lighting. Unfortunately, ...

Transforming your patio into a cozy, inviting space doesn't have to cost a fortune. All it takes are some Mason jars and small garden solar lights, and you can adorn your patio with glimmering DIY ...

Are you looking for ideas to update your patio or backyard while the temperature still allows for spending time outdoors? Local experts can help. "Our patio spaces are an extension of our houses in ...