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Designing Your Landscape to Fit Your Lifestyle
Consider these questions about maintenance needs, lifestyle, and fluidity when planning your outdoor space.
How to Get Started On Your Landscape Design
Four landscape architects and designers share their expertise on the first phase of designing a residential landcscape, from thinking about soil conditions to considering how to create fluidity between your house and the outside.
2 Ways to Detail Durable Porch Piers
Beams set on concrete blocks or continuous posts set on round piers are both sturdy ways to support porch floors and roofs if you get the details right.
A Standout Grill for Your Outdoor Kitchen
The circular EVO Flattop Grill is a versatile cooktop that would make a great centerpiece for any custom outdoor kitchen or patio.
9 Trouble Spots on a Covered Porch
Manage moisture and the elements with these must-do tips for a durable porch.
A Deck-Build That Will Last
This list includes 10 of our top articles and videos to help you answer the question: How do I build a great deck?
Weatherproof Kitchen Countertop
The Outdoor Collection of kitchen worktops from Caesarstone is naturally nonporous with a resin that protects against color fading.
Creating a Level Backyard on a Sloped Lot
Watch this timelapse of the work that went into creating a beautiful, backyard space by constructing a retaining wall.
Designing Outdoor Spaces: How To Get More From Your Home By Extending It Outside
Architect Tina Govan shares strategies for fully inhabiting your lot by creating inviting decks, porches, and other outdoor spaces that seamlessly connect your house to its surroundings.
Getting Patio Bases Right
Provide a stable base of permeable gravel to allow drainage and prevent heaving.

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