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What if you could expand and enhance your home’s living without the disruption and stress of putting an extension on your house? Good news: It can be done. How? Adding a covered patio.

While landscape lighting is an important feature to keep backyard walkways safe and secure at night, homeowners have a lot of flexibility in terms of the style of lights used for this purpose. 

While the style of outdoor fire pit you choose is an important consideration, the same can be said for the positioning of this landscape feature. Before you land on a backyard destination, consider these three elements.

The lines between indoor and outdoor living are becoming increasingly blurred, and there’s research to back up it. According to a 2021 survey from the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA), people are doing more of the things they enjoy doing inside their homes outdoors — a list that includes relaxing, exercising, dining, playing with pets and children, and entertaining guests. With that in mind, nearly 6 in 10 Americans plan to invest in at least one new piece of furniture or accessories this year to further maximize use of their outdoor space.

Backyards have always been a space where homeowners spend time with family and friends. But with more people spending time at home this past year, we saw a similar trend emerge in front yard landscape design. Looking for ways to accommodate socializing at a distance with neighbors, many homeowners revisited their front yard landscape design to foster interactions.

Here’s a look at some of the different ways they achieved this effect…

If you’ve just had grass seed laid down for a new lawn, there are a few measures you can take to get things off to a good start. This little attention goes a long way in providing years of beauty and enjoyment.