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Heading to the backyard with an ice cold beverage or grilling supplies and settling in on the deck or patio sounds like a perfect way to spend a sunny day. But the sun can become bothersome and ...

This year, we might be lucky. It’s raining. We haven’t hit 100 degrees yet. In fact, meteorologists are expecting only about 10 100-degree days this summer. Still, your beautiful backyard might become ...

Michael LaVance moved into his Scottsdale home in 2009 and puzzled over transforming a barren backyard into a welcoming outdoor room. "The backyard was literally all dirt and a half-dead orange tree," ...

A few small touches are all it takes to turn a patio from a bare spot in the yard to a comfortable, private retreat from reality. These ideas can help you maximize what you already have to create a ...

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Michael LaVance moved into his Scottsdale home in 2009 and puzzled over transforming a barren backyard into a welcoming outdoor room. "The backyard was literally all dirt and a half-dead orange tree," ...