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Extend your custom home's living space outdoors with beautiful landscaping and functional outdoor living areas. Explore design principles, plant selection, lighting ideas, and options for patios, decks, kitchens, fire pits, and more.
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Thinking about adding a backyard hangout spot - tips needed
I've been kicking around the idea of finally putting in a little patio in my backyard. Nothing super fancy, just a chill spot to grill or have a…
Fire pit hassles - anyone else confused by local rules?
We bought one of those portable fire pits last month, and honestly it's been great for roasting marshmallows and hanging out in the backyard. But then my neighbor…
My backyard makeover turned out amazing - share your landscaping wins
Finally wrapped up this backyard project I've been working on forever, and honestly, I'm kinda shocked how well it turned out. I sketched it out roughly at first,…
Shade structure showdown: wood vs metal
Been thinking about adding some shade to our backyard patio area. Torn between going with a classic wooden structure or trying out something more modern like metal/aluminum. Wood…
Easy ways to cut down your water bill without even noticing
I've been trying to lower my water bill lately, and honestly, it's easier than I thought. Started timing my showers (yeah, sounds lame but it works), put a…
Need some advice on keeping the grass green without breaking the bank
So, my lawn's been looking kinda sad lately - patchy spots, yellowish areas, you know the drill. I've tried watering by hand, but honestly, it's getting old fast.…
Brightening up the backyard: new trend or just hype?
Saw a local news segment yesterday about how more and more people are installing fancy lighting setups on their decks and patios. They showed some pretty impressive setups…
Propane vs natural gas: which makes a better backyard fire?
Been thinking about upgrading my backyard setup and I'm kinda stuck between propane and natural gas for a fire pit. Propane seems handy cause you can move it…
Gather 'round the flames: a backyard tale begins
Was just out back tonight, staring into the flames and thinking...what if this little backyard circle of chairs was actually a secret council of neighbors plotting something mysterious…
City Considers Using Drones to Fight Mosquitoes
Just saw this news bit about our city council thinking of deploying drones to spray for mosquitoes this summer. I mean, drones buzzing around spraying chemicals... sounds kinda…
