Outdoor Living

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.

Liven up the party with our outdoor-living picks.