Ideas for Outdoor Living

Design your dream patio or porch, check out your favorite pools, or steal an idea for dress up your outdoor space.

20 Easy Upgrades

Check out these easy ideas to freshen your home this weekend.|Text by Allen B. Bunting

White portico covered with ivy and surrounded with flowering planters
Photo by Roger Foley

13. Boost Curb Appeal

Window boxes filled with vibrant blooms break up the façade with jolts of color. A simple planting pointer: Mix tall, spiky varieties with low, full plants, then complete the look with a trailing vine.


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