Outdoor Living

Enjoy the great outdoors with a comfortable and luxurious outdoor living space. We'll show you how to enhance your outdoor space with décor, a decorative gazebo, maybe a swing set, or a cozy fire pit. Decide on a color palette and we'll help with ideas on greenery and textures to sprinkle around your space.
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12 Easy Décor Swaps That Will Get Your Home Ready for Summer
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11 Coolers You'll Take on All of Your Summer Adventures, From Picnics to Beach Trips
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How to Stain a Deck for a Long-Lasting Finish
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Small-Space Patio Furniture That Will Maximize Your Backyard's Entertaining Potential
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12 Easy Ways to Prepare Your Backyard for Summer Entertaining
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How to Clean a Deck the Right Way
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The 12 Best Backyard Umbrellas for Your Patio or Deck
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How to Set Up an Outdoor Buffet Table the Right Way
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10 Beautiful Plants to Display on Your Porch for Enhanced Curb Appeal
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Buyers Value Curb Appeal Above All Else When Searching for a Home, New Survey Says
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8 Home Features That Will Increase the Value of Your Property—and a Few You Should Pass On
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9 Christmas Porch Decorations That Will Bring Classic, Festive Cheer to the Front of Your Home
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The 12 Best Paint Colors for Your Front Porch, According to Experts
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16 Beautiful Fall Porches to Inspire Your Own
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How to Clean and Restore Christmas Blow Molds, Whether They Are Vintage or Brand New
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3 DIY Mosquito Traps That Actually Work, According to Pest Control Experts
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10 Outdoor Kitchen Ideas That Will Elevate Your Backyard Entertaining Space
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27 of the Most Creative Backyard Decorating Ideas
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20 Beautiful Outdoor Furniture Pieces That Look Like They Belong Indoors
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The Best Outdoor Rugs for Your Patio, Deck, or Porch
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6 Ways to Keep Your Porch Looking Like New
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How to Attract More Hummingbirds to Your Yard
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The Best Paint Colors to Upgrade Your Front Door
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8 Gorgeous Front Porch Landscape Ideas That Will Add Some Serious Curb Appeal to Your Space
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Our Comprehensive Seasonal Guide to Yard Cleanup
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8 Pool Ideas That Will Make a Splash in Your Backyard
Outdoor movie night
How to Set up an Outdoor Movie Night—Plus, 14 Essentials You Need for Comfortable Viewing
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Summer by the Yard: 6 Ways to Transform Your Favorite Outdoor Spaces with Performance Fabrics
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16 Best Shatterproof, Durable Dish Sets for a Season of Outdoor Entertaining
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Our 14 Favorite Front Porch Decorations for the Fourth of July
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These Small Front Porch Ideas Will Help Maximize Your Space
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5 Ways to Keep Problematic Birds Out of Your Garden, According to Gardening Experts
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5 Essential Strategies for Maintaining a Gorgeous Lawn This Summer
Crate & Barrel Ullio Clay Ikat Indoor/Outdoor Rug
The Best Indoor/Outdoor Rugs to Buy Right Now
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How to Hang Outdoor String Lights, According to the Pros
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10 Outdoor Fireplace Ideas That Really Pack the Heat
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14 Edible Plants to Grow on Your Apartment's Balcony or Patio Garden
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These Outdoor Bar Carts Will Get You Excited for a Season of Porch and Deck Entertaining
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18 Small Patio Ideas to Maximize Your Outdoor Space
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Our Favorite Front Porch Ideas for Summer
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How to Make a Hummingbird Feeder
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How to Prepare Your Home's Exterior for a Winter Party
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How to Animal- and Pest-Proof Your Shed
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How to Choose Landscape Lighting to Complement Your Exterior's Design
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How to Choose Between a Deck or a Patio
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The Best Natural Bug Spray, According to the Environmental Protection Agency
Crate and Barrel Faux Cypress Wreath
These Winter-Proof Porch Decorations Will See You Through Every Storm
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12 Patio Lights That Will Brighten Your Outdoor Space
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How to Use Indoor Furniture Outside Your Home
Breeo X Series 24 Smokeless Fire Pit
These Are the Best Fire Pits to Use for Outdoor Cooking
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Turn Your Backyard Into a Park for Your Kids with These Play Houses, Jungle Gyms, and Swing Sets
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Learn How to Weatherproof All of Your Outdoor Decorations So They Last Through Fall and Winter
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Our Favorite Ways to Decorate Your Porch Railing for Fall
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How to Care for Outdoor Succulents
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How to Attract Bluebirds to Your Yard
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What Is Water Aerobics?
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Should You Cure or Season Your Firewood?
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How to Maximize the Efficacy of Your Timed Sprinklers
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How to Fix a Yard That Holds Water
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What Creepy Crawlers Can You Expect to Find in Your Home During the Fall?
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How to Keep Raccoons and Possums Out of Your Trash
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How Often Should You Replace Your Doormats?
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Your Guide to Storing Pool Floats, Toys, and Other Inflatables in the Off Season