Outdoor Living

  • Affordable DIY Small Patio Makeover

    Affordable DIY Small Patio Makeover

    This characterless, tree-less small patio lacked function, color and style as well as a place to dine. See how an affordable DIY makeover injected personality and function into the space in this House & Home video: The new patio design accommodates the barbecue and A/C […]

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  • Transformation of an Unused Patio into a Family Oasis

    Transformation of an Unused Patio into a Family Oasis

    This military family’s patio was in need of a makeover. The dining set was too large and the old chairs too rickety, and the children’s play area didn’t quite fit in. See how designer Kelly Edwards transforms this unused patio into a family oasis in […]

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  • Ideas for Creating the Perfect At-Home Retreat

    Ideas for Creating the Perfect At-Home Retreat

    You don’t have to get away to get away from it all. Use the ideas presented in this Lowe’s video for creating the perfect at-home retreat: Make outdoor living more comfortable, whether you have a patio, deck or gazebo. Decorate your outdoor space like you […]

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  • New England Outdoor Room

    New England Outdoor Room

    The outdoor room of the 2015 HGTV Dream Home has everything you need to enjoy the beautiful New England summers and scenery that are so famous here in Martha’s Vineyard. See the features of this patio in this HGTV video: The outdoor patio is located […]

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  • Outdoor Shower Adds an Architectural Element

    Outdoor Shower Adds an Architectural Element

    If you live in an area where outdoor activities are part of your everyday routine, the outdoor shower that is part of the HGTV 2015 Dream Home adds an architectural element and helps to keep inside of your house clean. See the features in this […]

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  • Outdoor Barbecue Patio

    Outdoor Barbecue Patio

    This sheep ranch owner had a beautiful view but 800 square feet of uninviting patio space. See how the space is transformed into an outdoor barbecue patio in this DIY Network video: For the main project, 3/4 ” plywood was spray painted brown and then […]

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  • New England Outdoor Dining Room

    A New England family with four children and lots of neighborhood friends had run out of room for indoor dining and entertainment. See how a spacious but plain backyard is transformed into an outdoor dining room in this DIY Network video: The backyard was an […]

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  • Mediterranean-Inspired Outdoor Oasis

    This Mediterranean-inspired outdoor oasis mixes formal details you might see in an Old World garden with outdoor spaces that are designed for today’s casual entertaining. A central fountain holds the space. There is a raised loggia for shade, gravel landing and central courtyard with fireplace […]

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  • Enchanted Victorian Outdoor Space

    This lush and enchanted Victorian-inspired outdoor space feels like it’s been here just as long as the historic home it complements. This garden has an outdoor kitchen and fireplace, hot tub, dining area and playhouse. See the features in this HGTV video:

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