Experiment with small backyard pool ideas to not only increase the functionality of this compact space but to also add a touch of aesthetics to it. And, if you are clever about it, you shouldn't have ...

Having your own backyard pool can be possible even if you don't have tons of outdoor space to play with. From cocktail pools to lap pools, plunge pools to swim spas – there are all kinds of styles ...

While most homeowners would love a spacious corner lot, the majority aren’t so lucky. Fortunately, limited space doesn’t have to mean limited use when it comes to your yard. With a little creativity — ...

Homeowners planning to build a walkway, patio or pool surround will find myriad choices when selecting materials, from products of nature to man-made synthetics. There is the old standby, natural ...

Kristen has worked as a freelance home, design and lifestyle writer since 2021. In that time she has contributed to a number of online media outlets including Apartment Therapy, Hunker, The Everygirl, ...

AN ELEGANT compromise between a yard-usurping swimming pool and a Nemo-themed kiddies’ inflatable, the plunge pool has surged in popularity. According to Heather Goerzen, managing editor of design ...

Thinking of building that patio you've always dreamed of next spring? Then you'll want a copy of "Small Patios: Simple Projects, Contemporary Designs" by Hazel White (Chronicle Books, 120 pages, ...