Want a luxe yard without the price tag? For a designer look, add Japanese-style features, rustic touches, and even a focal point for socializing.

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This elegant gravel patio from @distinctivedesignnj features pea gravel and is surrounded by rows of formal hedges. The blooms, greenery and bordering grass give the patio an elevated look that would ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

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 ...

Now that spring is the air, many homeowners are finding their backyards are in need of some serious rehab. Creating an outdoor space that is perfect for entertaining and relaxing during the summer ...

When it comes to designing an outdoor living space, homeowners have plenty of choices to consider. Will the area serve as a place for outdoor dining, a cozy gathering spot, or even a peaceful, ...