"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Outdoor entertaining is certainly one of the many highlights of summer — think pool parties, barbecues ...

Building a gazebo in your backyard can truly transform your space. Gazebos not only offer cooling shade from the hot sun, but they also enhance the aesthetic appeal of a space and can make outdoor ...

Dear Jim I want to add a unique deck and screened gazebo kit to my house. It gets baked by the afternoon sun in the summer and my electric bills show it. Is there a way to build a deck to help shade ...

WATERLOO - The outdoors would be great, except for mosquitoes. Tracey Shirk and her husband, Rob, had spent the past two years installing a concrete patio, a new garage, wrought-iron fencing, a garden ...

It’ll transform your backyard into the perfect staycation spot and double your outdoor seating. Spring is one of the most popular times of the year to travel, but if you don’t have a spring break ...