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Decks & Patios

Decks and patios enhance a beautiful backyard. A deck or patio ideas can help you create an outdoor living area to add to the character of your home. Our inspirational and how-to content on decks and patios is sure to help you decide what to do for your next outdoor project.

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14 Ways to Improve Your Deck

Enjoy the outdoors on a well-appointed deck. These 14 ideas will add style, function, and comfort to any deck.
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16 Fabulous Outdoor Fireplaces

Add warmth and ambience to your outdoor room with a fireplace.
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Garden Plans for Decks and Patios

Frame your outdoor living spaces with these practical, low-maintenance flower gardens.
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Dream Decks

Transform your deck into a relaxing and restful retreat. Gather the ideas and inspiration you need to get your project started from these beautiful decks.
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16 Great Patio Ideas

Just like interior rooms, patios benefit from seasonal spruce-ups, new furniture arrangements, and fresh crops of accessories. Take your redesign cue from these 16 patios that illustrate inspirational, on-trend, and achievable redesign strategies.
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More Decks & Patios

Make Your Patio a Destination

Transforming your patio into a backyard retreat is easy. Just check out these great ideas we found when we visited a landscape in Portland, Oregon.
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Before and After Deck Makeovers

Add new life to a ho-hum deck with these fun makeover ideas.
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18 Easy Outdoor Room Ideas

Longing for an outdoor retreat but not sure where to start? Here are 18 simple ways to create a stylish, inviting outdoor room.