Fargo - "Family room" has a different meaning at the Lawrence home. Rick, wife Tiffany and their three sons - Patrick, 8, and twins Thomas and Andrew, 6 - roast marshmallows, grill burgers, soak up ...

If you want to add some bells and whistles to your deck area, these are some entertaining upgrades to consider. Hot tub: For many, a hot tub is the ultimate in deck entertaining. Retrofitting a deck ...

Warmer weather and longer days mean more time to enjoy your outdoor space, whether big or small. The experts at Consumer Reports rounded up some top-recommended summer products and gear to freshen up ...

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Formulating a homemade deck cleaner or patio scrub is not only simple, but it's often more economically and ecologically friendly than what you find in the aisle of your grocery store. Next time it's ...

Get your deck or patio ready for summer with these high-performing cleaners. Using the right patio or deck cleaner makes all the difference. After taking a beating all winter long, your patio and deck ...

Any outdoor living space is a big upgrade, especially in warm summer months, when a deck or a patio will be a great spot for cookouts and summer get-togethers. While it might not seem like there’s ...

With the dog days of summer upon us in Upstate New York, there is no better way to enjoy a day or night out of cocktails, dining, entertainment and fun than by doing it outdoors. Call it a deck, a ...

Are you planning a new deck or patio soon? There’s a very good chance you’re going to make it too small. I know this based on the thousands of complaints I’ve received over the years from homeowners ...

If you're a homeowner with nothing special outside your back door, you've probably felt the pang of patio or deck envy. You go to a friend's house, and he has an incredible layout in his backyard.