Melissa is a writer who focuses on home design, trends and projects. She covers content for a variety of sites to help readers navigate everything from finding the right interior color palette to ...

Focus on simple fixes to make your outdoor deck more comfortable and inviting. From lighting to outdoor rugs, seating, dining, and shade and privacy features, there are a number of ways to upgrade ...

Transform your deck into a winter wonderland this holiday season with our collection of festive Christmas decorating ideas! Whether you’re looking to create a cozy retreat for family gatherings or a ...

Let’s celebrate the good news: You have an outdoor space! No matter where you call home—a tiny apartment in New York City, a far-flung cottage on the California coast or somewhere in the vast space in ...

A SECLUDED DECK attached to a post-and-beam house in Frederick, Maryland, looks like a study in easy living—upholstered lounge furniture, a hanging bench attached with rope and tart yellow stools and ...

Homes in the northern U.S. are treated to a measure of effortless outdoor decorating for fall: Nature does most of the work by turning the trees a vivid palette of reds, oranges and golds. Add a ...

An etiquette expert shares what you need to consider before decking the (outdoor) halls.

Growing up, whenever my brother and I got on our mother’s nerves, she’d holler: “Take it outside! Both of you!” And we’d scramble outdoors like the varmints we were. Going outside was not a punishment ...

You might think of rugs as an indoor item, but outdoor rugs add a dash of style to your porch, patio, or deck while protecting flooring from dirty shoes, lawn debris, and pet paw prints. Not to ...