Adding shade to a deck can transform a backyard space and make it much more appealing for rest, relaxation, and entertaining friends and family. If you’re looking for covered deck ideas, there are ...

Vying for an outdoor lifestyle? You're not alone. Consider these patio and deck ideas that'll help you maximize your opportunity for outdoor relaxation. Creating an appealing space that balances ...

Plants brighten up any space, but if you've got a shady patio, it might be hard to find plants that can thrive. Luckily, ...

American homeowners don't like feeling confined, not even by their homes' walls. In recent years, owners have broken through those walls to extend their living areas into the outdoors with decks, ...

New England may be known for its unpredictable (read: terrible) weather, but there aren’t many things quite as nice as a summer evening in Massachusetts. Rain or shine, covered decks and porches are ...

Ingenious design proves that even the smallest tiny homes can be filled with practical living solutions. Still, those who long for standard homes' traditional comfort features and wish to reap the ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

Can a tiny home be so elegant, modern, and comfortable that it makes conventional homes blush? If it's anything like the Birch Bay Tiny, then the answer is yes. This spacious tiny home sitting in ...