Well, you may be barbecuing the usual way this year, on a gas grill, but read on for instructions from Jennifer Akre on how you can start grilling over your own brick barbecue this summer.
Once you know the location of your future grill, and you’ve measured out how big a grill you need, have a [...]

Spring is here and the as the days lengthen, we look forward to spending more time outdoors. Hosting meals in the backyard is always popular, but often, as spring turns to summer, some added shade would be welcomed.
Rather than haul out a tarp covered frame, consider building a lovely backyard pergola. This permanent structure will [...]

The best returns for your renovation dollar where payoff increases over time.
Money Magazine’s Josh Garskof asks:
If prospective buyers looked at your house today, what would they see outside? A giant evergreen that looks as if it might swallow the station wagon, perhaps, scraggly old foundation plants or maybe a kitchen-table view of the neighbors’ kids’ [...]