Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

Whether you are looking to host friends and family outside or you want to create a quiet retreat for yourself, with a few smart design tricks, you can transform your small patio into an outdoor oasis ...

From entertaining spaces to cooking stations to areas designed for lounging, patios can add value and comfort to your home. Whether you're looking to design a patio with pavers, brick or poured ...

Whether you have a balcony overlooking the city or a deck that opens into a yard, decorating a small patio can be tricky, especially when so many outdoor furniture pieces are big and bulky. Luckily, ...

Just because your patio is petite doesn’t mean you can’t decorate it in a beautiful, welcoming way. Smart design solutions, such as creating a vertical garden or adding a striking umbrella, can make ...

An inviting alfresco living space can add major appeal to your home, especially if you tap into backyard patio ideas to truly transform your outdoor mojo. “The outdoor living rooms and dining rooms ...

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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 ...

If you want to enhance your patio entertaining, the 2021 NW Natural Street of Dreams luxury home tour in Happy Valley through Aug. 22 has al fresco spaces, big and small, designed for dining and ...