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Chicago chef Stephanie Izard shares how she turned her urban backyard into a compact, can-do outdoor kitchen.
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To get into this hot Windy City hangout, you have to know the owners—a couple who turned their plain backyard into party central. There’s even a house band.
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Gathering outside with friends and family on a Midwest summer evening is one of the season's many pleasures. Here are tips for how to set the scene for enchanting patio entertaining.
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Liven up the party with our outdoor-living picks.
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Well-placed weatherproof furniture and a little mood lighting will make your backyard wine-and-dine ready.
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Lakeside, seaside or even landlocked, a porch is all the prettier for beach elements. Borrow ideas from this one to inject a nautical air into your outdoor area.
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Put-your-feet-up visits. Wile-away-an-afternoon daydreams. Lemonade and sugar cookie snacks. A front porch accommodates them all. But first you have to set the stage. Let us help you create one you’...
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Try Mason jars, floating candles, salvaged materials and more for stylish outdoor lighting.
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From fancy to rustic, portable to permanent, find an outdoor fireplace design to suit your home’s architecture and your living style.
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Your backyard is your private retreat. Enhance it by adding touches that make it special: a water feature, comfy seating, lovely plant beds, even just a hammock. Here is some inspiration.