The first American dream traditionally is owning your own home — but some might say the second is having a pool in the backyard of that dreamy house where you can swim, entertain and enjoy family time ...

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“Ever had a plant you wanted to take from your friend’s house, but you’re not a kleptomaniac? Many plants can be grown from a simple cutting,” advised James. “Take a leaf and either put it in water to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. @ladylandscape / Instagram Hardscaping isn't known for being budget-friendly, but you can add structure to your yard on the cheap ...

Your property’s living space covers much more than just the rooms within your home. With some strategic landscaping, you can maximize and beautify your yard. Better yet, updating your home’s curb ...

Everyone wants a gorgeous outdoor space for the summer, but not everyone wants to spend a fortune on a total rebuild. Fortunately, there are plenty of small tweaks that can add up to a much more ...

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 ...

While you may love the idea of updating your patio to embrace your outdoor living space, it's clear that the backyard needs a bit more work than outdoor furniture can fix. Spending on home improvement ...

Traditionalists may go for a classic white picket, yet there are so many front yard fence ideas it could be a wasted opportunity to not look at the other attractive styles on offer. Whatever your ...

Wayfair’s Black Friday sale is the perfect time to transform your backyard into a good-looking, comfortable space you and your family will want to spend time in. Oregon’s warm weather and long summer ...