Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

The Ms. Cheap Porch, Patio and Balcony Makeover contest challenged readers to share creative ideas for spiffing up a porch, patio or balcony without spending a wad of money. Just in time for spring, I ...

Interior design guru MaCenna Lee builds a new patio deck for an extreme exterior makeover.

When the weather turns nice outdoors, no one wants to be cooped up indoors. Adding a patio or deck can extend your living space outside and bring a new dimension to your entertainment venue options.

Stress Less Remodeling can help with your next big home improvement project. If you’re looking to upgrade your driveway, patio, or pool deck, Stress Less Remodeling can help. Stress Less Remodeling is ...

If you're a homeowner with nothing special outside your back door, you've probably felt the pang of patio or deck envy. You go to a friend's house, and he has an incredible layout in his backyard.

As your outdoor space is coming out of hibernation, it likely needs some TLC. You may be tempted to procrastinate on the task, but it’s essential to clean your porch, patio, or deck before the onset ...