Buying pre-made outdoor patio furniture can be expensive, but this DIY outdoor sofa can be made in a day using basic supplies from your home store. There's nothing better than enjoying a summer ...

A wood bench and a tree in a concrete pot sit on a plain concrete patio. - tete_escape/Shutterstock Basic concrete patios are just that: basic. This can be fantastic ...

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 ...

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 ...

Before she created her cabana oasis, blogger Kate Riley had a drab patio overlooking gorgeous views of her backyard vineyards. She and her husband wanted to transform the 13-by-16-foot space into a ...

BACKYARDS can be transformed on a budget by embracing five simple design ideas, says a DIY expert. He shared affordable tips to make outdoor spaces look charming throughout the seasons. Please provide ...

If your schedule is pretty clear and the forecast is calling for sunshine this weekend, take it as a sign to show your backyard some love. There are countless ways to give your backyard a cheap ...