When Ann and Glen Gage downsized from their expansive home and garden in Switzerland to a San Francisco townhouse, one of the things they missed most was the koi pond they’d built and tended for years ...

Whether you are looking to host friends and family outside or you want to create a quiet retreat for yourself, with a few smart design tricks, you can transform your small patio into an outdoor oasis ...

Whether you have a balcony overlooking the city or a deck that opens into a yard, decorating a small patio can be tricky, especially when so many outdoor furniture pieces are big and bulky. Luckily, ...

Just because your patio is small doesn’t mean it can’t be purposeful. Maximizing a compact space might require some creativity, but with the right inspiration there are plenty of ways to transform a ...

Sitting on your patio and sipping a glass of wine while recalling the names of the constellations you learned in high school ...

Cozy patios are great. Cramped patios? Less so. Thankfully, there's one super clever trick that will make your tiny patio ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

An inviting alfresco living space can add major appeal to your home, especially if you tap into backyard patio ideas to truly transform your outdoor mojo. “The outdoor living rooms and dining rooms ...

This story was originally published in the June 1966 issue of Outdoor Life. During the 1950s and 60s, the author, Anthony A. Ciuffa absolutely hammered giant largemouth bass in small farm ponds across ...