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 ...

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 ...

When the weather turns nice outdoors, no one wants to be cooped up indoors. Adding a patio or deck can extend your living space outside and bring a new dimension to your entertainment venue options.

As we dig out from snowstorms, turn the heat up against the unrelenting cold, and throw another log onto the fire, I thought perhaps an article about summertime pursuits might be encouraging. As hard ...

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 ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Home swimming pools make quite a splash By Jackie Friedlander Special to the Fairfax Times With easy access to the two decks, patio and pool, this house seems designed for summer fun. The lower-level ...

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 ...