Yard Ideas & Inspiration
Explore inspiring yard ideas that will drastically make your home more efficient & appealing.
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The 4 Best Fire Pits (2023 Review)
Fire pits add atmosphere and warmth to your backyard. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the four best fire pits on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
E1: Autumn Checklist for Your Home
Get these seasonal tips for keeping your home safe, enjoying the outdoors, and prepping for the holiday with décor.
How To Create a Backyard Movie Theater
Have you always wanted your own home movie theater? Here's everything you need to know to bring the silver screen to your backyard.
Designing a Multifunctional Outdoor Space
Spaces for gathering, cooking, dining, and play define this family’s backyard getaway. See how they designed a multifunctional outdoor space.
5 Best Propane Fire Pits (2024 Guide)
Everyone loves a fire pit, but wood-burning models require a lot of work. Propane fire pits are a low-maintenance alternative. Read our review below on the best propane fire pits to learn more about Amazon's top options.
The 9 Best Patio Heaters (2024 Review)
Purchase a heater to enjoy your patio or other outdoor living space year round. Our review goes over the best patio heaters on the market.
Types of Landscaping Rocks and How to Use Them
With so many choices, selecting the right landscape rocks for your home can be difficult. We walk you though the options in this guide.
The 5 Best Inflatable Pools (2024 Review)
An inflatable pool is an alternative to an above-ground or in-ground pool. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the best inflatable pools on Amazon.
The 5 Best Beach Chairs (2024 Review)
When you’re not building sand castles or swimming in the ocean, relax in a beach chair. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best beach chairs on Amazon to help you find the one that’s right for you.
The 5 Best Yard Games (2024 Review)
From croquet to badminton, yard games are an easy and affordable way to make your outdoor living space more fun during the warmer months of the year. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best yard games on Amazon to help you find the one that’s right for you.
The 5 Best Playscapes and Swing Sets (2024 Review)
Playsets allow your children to enjoy the outdoors while swinging, sliding, climbing, and playing. Keep reading to learn about our picks for the best playscapes on Amazon.
7 Best Invisible Fences (2024 Guide)
In this review, we analyze and compare the best invisible fences on Amazon, discuss what to look for when buying, and answer common buyer questions.
The 5 Best Fire Pit Tables (2024 Review)
Combining the practicality of a table with the magic of a fire, a fire pit table makes for a perfect backyard addition. Find the best one with our top recommendations.
Before and After: Creating an Outdoor Relaxation Zone
See how this couple transformed their neglected backyard into an inviting destination with designated activity areas and low-maintenance finishes.
The 5 Best Trampolines (2024 Review)
Trampolines can be a fun addition to your yard. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best trampolines on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
16 Creative Pergola Ideas to Enhance Your Backyard
A pergola adds shade and helps define your outdoor living space. This guide offers Several Creative pergola ideas to inspire you.
Summer Checklist: Small Projects that Pay Off
Warm weather has finally arrived! It’s time to head outside and give your house and landscape some TLC.
Smart Home: A Brainier Backyard
As smart tech aimed at outdoor living evolves, the range of tasks it can handle—from lighting the patio to freeing you from the grill to robo-mowing the grass—is more impressive than ever.
Design Ideas for Hot Tub Decks
Your hot tub deserves that extra special touch for its surroundings. Find some design ideas to make your hot tub deck more relaxing.
10 Creative Outdoor Bar Ideas for a Vivacious Backyard
Entertain and impress your guests at your next backyard party with these creative ideas you can use for the perfect outdoor bar.
Outdoor Rooms Roundup
Looking to eke a little more living out of your backyard patch of green? As the past year has made clear, outdoor spaces are vital to our well-being—and they can double our dining, entertaining, and hangout space. Here’s how three couples created a bit of paradise in their own backyards.
Best Smokers (2024 Guide)
In this round-up and comprehensive buying guide, we take a look at some of the best smokers on the market.
Accessories You Need if You Love to Grill
Love to grill? Host a Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or fun seasonal bash to remember with gadgets that will enhance your grill skills. Read on to see our guide to grilling accessories.
Create Your Best Yard Yet With Creative Outdoor Enhancements
Getting ahead of yard work is the difference between enjoyment and drudgery. Read this guide to learn how to create your ideal yard.
8 Backyard Tiki Bar Ideas
Looking for more ways to entertain outdoors? Read these ideas for creating a backyard tiki bar to enjoy during warmer months.
Plan the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen
There are some important factors to consider when planning your outdoor kitchen.
5 Weekend Projects To Get Your Yard Ready for Summer
These DIY projects can help you gear up for a summer of outdoor barbeques, s’mores around the bonfire, and kicking back with friends.
Enhance Your Outdoor Space
In this interactive video, TOH 2018 Idea House builder Jeff Sweenor talks about upgrades that can enhance your outdoor space now—and increase ROI later.
10 Cedar Projects That Will Enhance Your Outdoor Space
You can create your very own outdoor sanctuary by building decks or furniture with cedar. Read our guide for more rustic ideas.
Five Steps to the Create the Perfect Shed for Your Home
Whether you're looking for a full guesthouse or just a place to store your outdoor tools, here are five considerations to help you create the perfect shed.
How To Revitalize a Lawn
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares some DIY Smarts as he tends to a lawn that was seeded in the summer and is not doing well.
7 Adorable Chicken Coop Ideas
We've seen quite a few chicken coops in our day. These blogger projects stand the test of time as some of our favorite designs.
All About Fire Pits
From lightweight metal bowls that set up anywhere to fixed masonry wells that are a gather-round feature on a patio or a patch of grass, fire pits extend the outdoor-living season in style. Here’s how to choose one for your own space.