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DIY

How to Finish Concrete

By Mark Wolfe

Balcony deck with patio furniture and metal railings.
Exterior

Deck Railing Height and Code Requirements

By Nicole Fallon-Peek, Updated by Theresa Clement

How to Remove Concrete Stains
DIY

How to Remove Concrete Stains

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

Modern house with wooden bridge out front lit up at night.
Exterior

Experts Predict These 5 Curb Appeal Trends Will Be Big in 2025

By Sandi Schwartz

Blue Rooster Chiminea Review
Reviews

Why This Chiminea Is Your Next Backyard Must-Have

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Applicator for Deck Stain Options
Reviews

Here Are The Best Deck Stain Applicators According to Our Tests

By Mike Larson

The Best Outdoor Fireplace
Lawn & Garden

The Best Outdoor Fireplaces for a Cozy Backyard

By Jasmine Harding

A yellow two-story home features manicured landscaping and a clean exterior.
Curb Appeal

13 Outdoor Upgrades That Make Your Home More Valuable

By Glenda Taylor, Updated by Amy Anderson

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Deck, Patio & Porch

The Share of New Homes With This Sought-After Outdoor Feature Continues to Climb

By Sandi Schwartz

A damaged deck board in need of replacement.
Exterior

How to Replace Deck Boards the Right Way

By Mark Clement

Brick patio with table umbrella and chairs
Deck, Patio & Porch

11 Interior Designer–Approved Patio Finds

By Jasmine Harding

The 6 best solid deck stains next to a stained board during testing.
Reviews

The Best Solid Deck Stains to Protect and Revitalize, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

A poolside cabana in a home's backyard with a red patio couch and wooden architecture.
Deck, Patio & Porch

What Is a Cabana, Anyway?

By Savannah Sher

how to pressure wash a deck
DIY

How to Pressure Wash a Deck for Annual Maintenance

By Timothy Dale

Mean using a long pole to clean the windows outside a house
DIY

Going Green and Keeping Clean: Outdoor Edition

By Alyson McNutt English, Bob Vila

An outdoor wood deck looking out across the treetops
Exterior

Planning Guide: Wood Decks

By Merv Kaufman, Bob Vila

A young couple chatting with neighbors on the front porch.
Curb Appeal

This Classic Old Home Feature Can Help Combat the Loneliness Epidemic

By Sandi Schwartz

A group of the best cantilever umbrellas set up in a large grassy yard
Reviews

The 6 Best Cantilever Umbrellas for Shaded Relaxation Based on Editor Hands-on Testing

By Jasmine Harding, Stacey L. Nash

How to Pour Concrete
Exterior

How to Pour Concrete the Right Way

By Theresa Clement, Steffani Cameron

A patio chair with cushion surrounded by a vacuum cleaner and materials needed to clean the cushions.
Exterior

How to Clean Outdoor Cushions 

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Jennifer Noonan