
An Addition in the Front Gave This Family More Space Without Losing the Yard
Bonus: A new porch for 6-feet-apart gatherings.

This ’20s Home Is Boxy No More, Thanks to a New “Miracle Wood” Facade
One material, three ways.

6 Modern Ideas for Getting Your Front Door Looking Holiday-Ready
Double wreaths and shades of pink put a twist on tradition.
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An Addition in the Front Gave This Family More Space Without Losing the Yard
Bonus: A new porch for 6-feet-apart gatherings.

This ’20s Home Is Boxy No More, Thanks to a New “Miracle Wood” Facade
One material, three ways.

The Most-Searched Term on Zillow in 2020 Is a Mood
A look back at four of our favorite examples.

12 Cozy Finds for Winterizing Your Patio, Because Outside Is the New Inside
Pandemic-friendly entertaining, solved.

Amanda Seyfried’s $285 Smokeless Firepit Is Flying Off the Shelves
Here’s where to grab yours.

Painting Your Front Door This Color Could Increase Your Home’s Value by $6K
No need to cover the entire facade.

6 Modern Ideas for Getting Your Front Door Looking Holiday-Ready
Double wreaths and shades of pink put a twist on tradition.

4 Surprisingly Cute Folding Chairs for When You’re Waiting in Line to Vote
Save yourself a seat.


A Pink Screen Door Revamp That’ll Have You Reconsidering the Exterior Feature
This $99 DIY brings fresh air (and style) in.

Chilly Nights Are Here, So This Backyard Addition Is More Popular Than Ever
Luckily we found a few in-stock options.


A Groovy Painted Floor Idea From the Most Unexpected Place—A Treehouse
The kids helped choose the final design.

This Terracotta Stool Keeps Selling Out—Grab It While You Can
How to style it indoors or out.

This Couple Hung a Giant Ship’s Sail to Hide Their Neighbor’s Vinyl Siding
Goodbye, plastic facade. Ahoy, privacy.

This Backyard Reno Is Gaining Popularity—Here’s How to Make Yours Unique
Hint: Plants and paint will set you apart.



The 4 Key Elements Shea McGee Considered When Designing Her New Pool
Concrete and porcelain pavers are not created equal.

Bring Graphic Flair to Your Backyard With This $30 Amazon Best-Seller
Gingham isn’t just for indoors.



This ’90s Vinyl Pool Now Has a Gunite Look (But Without the $50K Price Tag)
How a Montauk couple overhauled their yard on a budget.

Inflatable Pools Are Sold Out Everywhere—But This Chic Find Is Still in Stock
The striped Scandi option we’re loving.

Bella Hadid’s Backyard Swing DIY Is Your Easy Afternoon Project
You don’t have to be a power-tool pro.

You Recoup Nearly 95% of This Exterior Update When You Sell
This easy upgrade is your best investment.


Reese Witherspoon’s Backyard Hack: No-Construction Garden Beds
Get to the growing part faster.

The Retro Material Trend We Spied in Zara Home’s Summer Collection
Our favorite pieces are under $50.

A Paper Lantern DIY to Try With Your Kids—And Show Off in Your Backyard
How this mom is celebrating Eid al-Adha at home.


For an Outdoor Kitchen on a Budget, Try This Work-Around
Don’t build from scratch—extend the one you have.

With WFH as the New Normal, Backyard Shed Sales Are Soaring
The easiest way to add square footage.

This Pool’s Bubblegum Hue and Dripping Vines Make You Forget It’s Empty
Elsewhere, a washer-turned-firepit.

Dominique Drakeford’s Container Garden Was Entirely Started From Seed
The Sustainable Brooklyn cofounder shares her best tips.

7 Ways to Make Your Stock Tank Feel Like a Grown-Up Pool
Stay cool without spending a fortune.

A $400 Prefab Kit and Some Leftover Pallets Equal a Lush Greenhouse
The perfect starter pack.

A Pool Won’t Increase Your Home’s Value, But These 3 Yard Updates Will
One simple task puts $1,200 back in your pocket.


With the Philodendron Hope, You’re One Step Closer to an Indoor Canopy
Rain-forest vibes only.

4 DIY Patio Ideas We’re Stealing From New York City Restaurants
Yes, you can fake a tile floor outdoors.

How One Cool Dad Built the Ultimate Backyard Playground for $1K
A follower of his has already copied it.

How to Transform the Backyard Amenity Everyone’s Buying This Summer
Will you go tropical or minimalist?

6 Experts Share Their Holy Grail Tools for City Gardening
Including a miracle pest-repelling oil.
