The Ms. Cheap Porch, Patio and Balcony Makeover contest challenged readers to share creative ideas for spiffing up a porch, patio or balcony without spending a wad of money. Just in time for spring, I ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

Formulating a homemade deck cleaner or patio scrub is not only simple, but it's often more economically and ecologically friendly than what you find in the aisle of your grocery store. Next time it's ...

If you're a homeowner with nothing special outside your back door, you've probably felt the pang of patio or deck envy. You go to a friend's house, and he has an incredible layout in his backyard.

Investing in an outdoor living space can be a game-changer. Adding a deck, porch, or patio creates the opportunity for ...