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Backyard IdeasHouzz Call: Show Us Your Summer Picnic Spot
Upload your best photo of your favorite backyard spot for summertime outdoor dining
Full StoryMost PopularPick Your Favorite: Sheds for Every Kind of Garden
Add a personalized touch to your backyard with a shed that complements your home’s style and your taste
Full StoryFarm Your YardShe Built a Chicken Coop and Was Surprised by What Happened Next
A Southern California homeowner and animal lover shares her building tips and advice on raising happy backyard hens
Full StoryLandscape DesignHow to Introduce a Water Feature to Your Garden
With its sound, movement and ever-changing reflections, water brings vitality to an outdoor space
Full StoryPoolsTrending Now: The 11 Most Popular New Pools on Houzz
A modern moat, submerged chaises and even a dry conversation pit have popped up in the latest most-popular pools
Full StoryLandscape Design10 Reasons to Get a Fire Pit
On the fence about adding one? Find out the benefits and which type is right for you
Full StoryGreat Home ProjectsIs a Backyard Chicken Coop Right for You?
Find out the features to include in a backyard chicken coop, and see how to build or buy one
Full StoryBackyard IdeasOutdoor Rooms: Take a Seat by the Fire Pit
10 stylish pairings of fire pits and seating set the mood for summer
Full StoryGardening for BirdsWhat to Know About Birds Nesting in Your Yard
Learn how to observe, record data and help ornithologists with NestWatch’s citizen science project understand bird trends
Full StoryOutbuildingsBackyard Escapes: 8 Luxurious Garden Rooms
These decked-out sheds and cottages are designed for lounging, dining, bathing and creating art
Full StoryLandscape DesignCreate a Secluded Garden With Ideas From These 13 Gems
Lose yourself in these lovely outdoor retreats, designed to help you forget the rest of the world
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