Patio How To & DIY

These charming lanterns brighten an evening barbecue spread, and they're a cinch to make from supplies you can pick up at the home center.

Even though outdoor furniture is typically made of resilient hardwoods or naturally rot-resistant softwoods, it’s not immune to the elements. Here’s how to keep your deck or patio set in top form

Pergolas add shade and beauty to your backyard patio's design. Read on to learn how to build a DIY pergola in your yard.

Create a one-of-a-kind garden path by making sand molds with oversize leaves—like the rhubarb here—and casting the shapes in concrete

Get this look! Learn how adding a rock garden and fire pit can give your yard a lift

South-of-France flair meets casual West Coast style in this open-air dining room that’s equal parts elegant and easygoing

Update your patio, build a new walkway, or install a fire pit to ensure your yard is perfect for summer.

Use basic cedar lumber to create a screened-in patio space that gives cats a breath of fresh air while keeping them close to home.

This step-by-step guide will walk you through creating your own charming, vintage screen-door from repurposed materials.

Now's the time to fling open those doors and transform even a simple patio

Brighten up your entertainment space with unique outdoor lighting. Learn more about each type and get valuable design ideas from our experts.

Save money by prepping furniture with these weather-guarding hacks

Say oui! to a summer spent outdoors with salvage-style furniture and colorful vintage touches

Forget grass: For this young family, a handsome wood deck that steps down to a brick patio comprises the ideal chilling, cooking, playing, and entertaining space

The experts at This Old House give pointers on picking the right surface to suit your patio's function, its surroundings, and your budget.

This guide will teach you everything you need to know about installing pavers, whether you're building a driveway, a patio, or a garden path.

Renewing a worn concrete surface can be done without a jackhammer or bulldozer