Thinking about adding an outdoor kitchen, backyard deck, or safety lighting? These and other exterior home improvements can ...

“In my Southeast area, the demand is always high for outdoor living spaces,” she noted in an email, adding, “Most homeowners expect to have a refined outdoor living space today.” Clients ...

Umbrellas and soft fabrics are simple and inexpensive options to create a covered outdoor living space in your backyard. Use ...

Outdoor Living Ratings Consumer Reports experts take outdoor living products through their paces to help you curate a functional and comfortable outdoor living space in your backyard, patio ...

If you’re an active person who loves spending time outside, finding the right dog to join you is important. The best outdoor ...

For some, this means installing space for a fire pit, various walkways, a hot tub or even an outdoor kitchen ... of your home and enjoy additional living space for relaxing and entertaining.

You’ve probably seen several options for indoor use but if you’re looking for outdoor smart plugs, we’ve put together a list of the best outdoor models available. An outdoor smart plug is a ...

With 10 percent of the world subsisting in extreme poverty, a global commitment to a living wage could help transform lives. ByJon Heggie Under a blazing sun, a farm laborer bends to pluck cotton ...

As heat has been shown to lead to learning losses for students and medical complications for young children, it’s an issue ...

Outdoor string lights can be a great way to liven up your outdoor spaces. They are great for the front porch or a backyard, as well as other spaces around your property you want to enjoy late into ...

The experts at CR offer the best pointers on maintaining your lawn and garden during the longer days of sunshine, tips for relaxing and entertaining in your outdoor spaces, and advice on safely ...