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

Tropical beach house with yellow siding and purple/blue trim
Photo by Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn

4. Paint It

Color deck railings and arbors in a rainbow of hues to rival any blooming garden. Bonus: No watering required!


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