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Simple DIY ideas that make your backyard more functional

Discover easy DIY outdoor projects to upgrade your backyard that add style, functionality, and charm, from creative furniture ...
When you want to upgrade your backyard, you typically need a couple different experts: a designer and an installer. An experienced designer has a knack for where things should go and has spent years ...
Design by Emily Henderson / Photo by David Tsay / Photo from "Styled: Secrets for Arranging Rooms, from Tabletops to Bookshelves" by Emily Henderson Cool backyards are both functional and stylish, ...
Maintenance, sustainability, personal style—there are plenty of reasons to consider an alternative to the traditional grass backyard. Maybe you want to permanently strike "mow the lawn" off your to-do ...
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Practical outdoor shower ideas for Indian weather to turn your backyard into a relaxing oasis, covering location, materials, ...
Learn to design and build a sustainable rain garden in your backyard, with planning, soil checks, plant selection, and ...
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 ...