Outdoor Living

Enjoy the great outdoors with a comfortable and luxurious outdoor living space. We'll show you how to enhance your outdoor space with décor, a decorative gazebo, maybe a swing set, or a cozy fire pit. Decide on a color palette and we'll help with ideas on greenery and textures to sprinkle around your space.
outdoor chimeny fireplace
20 Hardscaping Ideas That Are as Beautiful as They Are Functional
wasp types
How to Get Rid of Wasps—and Keep Them From Coming Back
koi pond with colorful plants
15 Koi Pond Ideas That Promise Pure Tranquility
Duranta repens flowers
10 Fast-Growing Hedges That Add Privacy to Your Yard in No Time
Lavender and essential oils
How to Make DIY Mosquito Repellent That Will Actually Prevent Bites
Private Backyard with Flowers and Shrubs
18 DIY Backyard Ideas That Will Turn Your Outdoor Space Into an Oasis
Catio
5 Stylish Catio Ideas That Will Let Your Kitty Play Outside Safely
Build a Slotted Pergola
20 Backyard Shade Ideas, From Pergolas to Decorative Foliage
Grill on back deck
How to Clean a Grill the Right Way, According to the Pros
pitched roof back porch
24 Back Porch Ideas to Inspire Your Outdoor Retreat
using bug spray
Does Bug Spray Expire? Here's How to Know If Last Year's Repellent Is Still Effective
Outdoor patio
6 Home and Outdoor Trends to Look for This Summer, From Sensory Gardens to Retro Revival
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20 Backyard Patio Ideas to Transform This Space Into an Outdoor Haven
Hydrangeas in front of home
14 Front Door Plants to Beautify the Entrance to Your Home
Tiered Gazebo with Lattice Details
14 Gazebo Ideas for a Picture-Perfect Outdoor Retreat
Thuja at the road in the summer. Decorative Thuya.
14 Hedge Plants That Provide Natural Privacy for Your Home
Rug collage
10 Indoor/Outdoor Rugs That Are Durable and Beautiful, Wherever You Use Them
Planter composite
10 Flower Pots That Will Make Your Plants Look Even Prettier
white house with veranda
What Is a Veranda? Plus, How It’s Different From a Porch
A squirrel sitting on top of a bird feeder
How to Stop Squirrels and Other Animals From Raiding Your Bird Feeders
Beautiful home with clean landscaping
11 Front Yard Ideas Guaranteed to Boost Your Home's Curb Appeal
Beautiful Pink Mandevilla in a planter in a formal garden. Selective focus. Nice summer background.
13 Blooming Vines That Add Beauty—and Privacy—to Your Yard
Table set in garden under pergola
20 Beautiful Pergola Ideas That Will Create Shade in Your Yard, Patio, or Garden
Angelonia plants
14 Flowers That Will Make Your Home the Prettiest on the Block
Patio with couch and swinging chair
How to Arrange Your Outdoor Space for Gatherings Large and Small
Lined Gravel Pathway
17 Garden Path Ideas That Perfectly Showcase Your Plantings
An indigo bunting perched on a branch during migration
The 7 Best Apps and Tools for Identifying Birds, According to Experts
Italian Cypress trees
9 Fast-Growing Evergreen Trees That Will Be Tall Before You Know It
fire pit ideas
24 Fire Pit Ideas That Bring Year-Round Coziness to Your Yard
Modern house with patio
8 Home Exterior Trends That Go Beyond a Fresh Coat of Paint
Tufted Titmouse
14 Things You Should Never Put in Bird Feeders, According to Experts
Pumpkins and mums in garden
12 Fall Garden Ideas That Will Give Your Landscape Autumnal Charm
Composite of tasteful halloween doormats
15 Halloween Doormats That Will Delight Trick-or-Treaters
patio decorated with flowers
8 Patio Decorating Ideas From Interior Designers
patio with furniture and cusions
How to Clean Outdoor Cushions So They Last for Years
Fruit on counter near kitchen sink
3 DIY Fruit Fly Traps You Can Make in Minutes
Composite of Outdoor String Lights
The Best Outdoor String Lights for Ambience, According to Interior Designers
Composite of Outdoor Furniture
Elevated Front Porch Furniture You Can Buy on Amazon, From Rocking Chairs to Loveseat Swings
Composite of Outdoor Solar Lights
10 Best Outdoor Solar Lights to Illuminate Any Part of Your Landscape
outdoor entertaining guide with pitcher drinks, buffet tips, and place setting ideas
Outdoor Gatherings: Our Guide to Casual Yet Elevated Summer Entertaining
Outdoor table under lights in garden
How to Host a Casual Outdoor Dinner Party That Still Feels Elevated
outdoor party table for summer bbq
How to Keep Guests Cool at a Summer Party, According to Entertaining Experts
Backyard sitting area in garden
8 Things That Attract Bugs and Pests to Your Yard—and How to Prevent Them
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7 Best Outdoor Projectors for the Ultimate Summer Movie Night
Window box filled with greenery and plants
9 Flower Box Ideas That Will Add Charm to Your Windows and Patio
Composite of Adirondack chairs
The 9 Best Adirondack Chairs for Comfortable Summer Lounging
front porch with stylish swing, table with refreshments and surrounding plants and greenery
12 Front Porch Decorating Ideas to Enhance Your Home's Curb Appeal
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8 Martha Products That Will Help You Make the Most of Your Summer
Allium flowers keeping mosquitoes out of the yard
12 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes, According to Gardening Experts
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20 Entertaining Essentials That Make Dining Al Fresco More Enjoyable
Cornhole in yard
14 Outdoor Games to Make Summer Gatherings Even More Fun
Composite of affordable summer home decor swaps
12 Easy Décor Swaps That Will Get Your Home Ready for Summer
Composite of portable coolers for picnics, the beach, summer
11 Coolers You'll Take on All of Your Summer Adventures, From Picnics to Beach Trips
Outdoor furniture
11 Small Patio Furniture Picks That Will Maximize Your Backyard Space
clean wooden deck in backyard
How to Clean a Deck the Right Way
outdoor buffet illustration
How to Set Up an Outdoor Buffet Table the Right Way
beautiful plants and flowers covering white front porch
12 Beautiful Plants for Your Front Porch That Add Instant Curb Appeal
Colonial house on a beautiful spring day
Buyers Value Curb Appeal Above All Else When Searching for a Home, New Survey Says
neutral home with black door
The 12 Best Paint Colors for Your Front Porch, According to Experts
fall porch with large spiders hay and pumpkins
20 Beautiful Fall Porches to Celebrate the Season
Christmas snowmen blow molds in the yard
How to Clean and Restore Christmas Blow Molds, Whether They Are Vintage or Brand New
Mosquitos flying
3 DIY Mosquito Traps That Actually Work, According to Pest Control Experts
outdoor kitchen with storage space
10 Outdoor Kitchen Ideas That Will Elevate Your Backyard Entertaining Space