How a Chicago Chef Transformed Her Backyard into an Outdoor Kitchen
Chicago chef Stephanie Izard shares how she turned her urban backyard into a compact, can-do outdoor kitchen.
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An Outdoor Retreat Full of Colors and Lights
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.
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5 Tips for Avoiding Mosquitoes
Take back your yard from mosquitoes with smart landscaping and natural products. Our science-backed tips help scatter the swarm.
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How To Create A Magical Patio for Entertaining
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.
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One-Minute Inspiration: Outdoor Living
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.
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