A rustic fire pit will turn your backyard into a cozy gathering space after dark. Build a fire pit from natural or repurposed materials like brick, stone, pavers, or cast iron. Choose a round, square, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A rustic patio faces a lush backyard on a sunny day - skyNext/Shutterstock If you're trying to create a rustic feel for your ...

"Rustic" is thrown out there to describe everything from farmhouse decor to a Tuscan-style estate, so what does it actually mean? Do you need to live in a legit log cabin to be considered rustic, or ...

After 20 years of designing outdoor kitchens, Mickal Vogt of Clearwater Outdoor Creations has seen his share of patio trends come and go. Lately, the pendulum is swinging toward upscale but ultra ...

It's officially birdwatching season, and if you need a new birdbath to invite more of your favorite feathered friends to your backyard, Kohl's is selling a stunning option now that adds the most ...

Longtime readers of this column no doubt are familiar with my penchant for juxtaposing the old and new and even sometimes mixing styles. However, in doing that, the basic tenets of design must always ...