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Moving up to a larger home is the moment to invest in the outdoor living space you've always imagined. Here's how to design the patio you've been dreaming about.

Buyers of new construction homes are often surprised to find a bare concrete slab or empty lot where an outdoor living space should be. Here's why — and how to turn it into something you'll love.

The Pacific Northwest is one of America's most beautiful places to live — and one of the wettest. Here's what outdoor furniture actually holds up in Seattle, Portland, and the rest of the PNW.

The right outdoor furniture feels like it belongs to the home — not just placed near it. Here's how to match your patio furniture to your home's architectural style for a cohesive, polished look.

While the kitchen and bathrooms take months to renovate, your outdoor space can be transformed in a single weekend. Here's why fixer-upper buyers should start outside.

Al fresco dining transforms ordinary meals into experiences. Here's how to set up an outdoor dining space that makes every dinner outside something to look forward to.

A mountain cabin porch is one of the great outdoor settings in American life. Here's how to furnish it right — with the furniture that honors the tradition and handles the climate.

Retirement and downsizing open a new chapter of homeownership — one that calls for outdoor living that's beautiful without being demanding. Here's the perfect setup for the next phase of life.

Starting with an empty slab or bare backyard can feel overwhelming. Here's a practical, step-by-step approach to designing your first patio that you'll love for decades.