Every backyard renovation is unique, but here are a few lessons one editor learned along the way that might make anyone’s process a little smoother.

To help save money, I've built a backyard that will entertain my kids all summer long. We have a play area, a chicken coop, a garden, a playset, and sometimes a water slide. Now, we don't have to ...

My husband and I poured concrete ourselves and built a carport—but not without delays and setbacks. (And we still have a ways to go.) "By this time next year," my husband said, the morning after our ...

Want a better backyard but feel overwhelmed at the idea of major construction? We get it — building a traditional deck can seem expensive, complicated, and downright intimidating. That’s exactly why ...