Spring is (finally!) here... and so are the April showers. Don't let a string of gray and rainy days impede your enjoyment of the outdoors. The next best thing to lounging alfresco is enjoying free ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Vying for an outdoor lifestyle? You're not alone. Consider these patio and deck ideas that'll help you maximize your opportunity ...

Families consider detached backyard spaces for youth gaming and digital activities As technology continues to shape how ...

A balcony, deck or backyard can be a vacation spot within reach for all four seasons. To stretch out your investment, experts offer this tip: The design won’t look dated over time if it matches the ...

If you’ve always dreamed of making your backyard a spot for family and friends to gather. Maybe you want an outdoor space that is unique. A spot you and your loved ones can enjoy all year long. Omni ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. It wasn’t long ago that outdoor cooking meant a grill, a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. Outdoor entertaining spaces have always been popular. However, the ...

The coronavirus will hang over this spring and summer as it did last year, but people are finding breathing room for everyone cooped up at home: They’re looking outside for a place to unwind while ...

This gorgeous space is the perfect reprieve from the hot sun to watch a movie or grab a cold drink and relax. Tara Kantor, who designed the space for her own Scarsdale home, says her favorite part is ...

Outdoor spaces have long played a role in daily life, but their purpose has shifted significantly over time. What were once purely functional areas used for work, storage or access have gradually ...

Homeowners want outdoor kitchens, shade and places to entertain and relax. The pandemic made it clear: we all want outdoor living space. We don’t just want to walk to the park, we want to cook ...