Outdoor Living

The lingering nights of summer are months away, but the time to prep the patio is now. Let the inspiration games begin with this leafy urban oasis.

Chicago chef Stephanie Izard shares how she turned her urban backyard into a compact, can-do outdoor kitchen.

To get into this hot Windy City hangout, you have to know the owners—a couple who turned their plain backyard into party central. There’s even a house band.

Take back your yard from mosquitoes with smart landscaping and natural products. Our science-backed tips help scatter the swarm.

Gathering outside with friends and family on a Midwest summer evening is one of the season's many pleasures. Here are tips for how to set the scene for enchanting patio entertaining.

Under an arbor or on a porch, outdoor living is becoming more of a norm. Enliven the front of your house with wicker and white furniture, freshen up the backyard patio with colorful dining chairs, or get cozy in front of a stone and brick fireplace.