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Outdoor Ideas | decks/patios
BACKYARD TRANSFORMATION
BOLD MAKEOVER
See how one savvy homeowner transformed his backyard. Bring on the food, fam, and friends!
SEE THE TRANSFORMATION
Refinish Your Deck
DECK REFINISHING
Treat your deck to a fresh look with these easy-to-follow steps for refinishing.
GET OUR DECK TIPS
Instant Garden Makeovers
INSTANT IMPACT
Give your garden a ready-for-company look with our expert tips.
Instant Impact
decks/patios galleries
DECORATED DECKS
Beautiful color photos let you choose the looks you love for your patio or deck.
VIEW OUR LATEST DeckS/PatioS Gallery
 
Party-Ready patio
GET YOUR PATIO PARTY-READY
30 simple ways to spruce up your patio in less than 30 minutes.
Get Your Patio Party-Ready
SCREEN PORCH MAKEOVER
PORCH WITH PIZZAZZ
Color, creativity, and budget-savvy DIY tricks turn this dark 'n' dated screen porch into a prime place to chill.
Makeover Your Porch
Party-Ready Outdoor Room
OUTSIDE IS IN
This lively outdoor room has everything you need to make the most of summer evenings: kitchen space, cool lighting, storage, and plenty of spots to relax.
TOUR THIS SPACE
How To Paint a Stone-Look Patio

STENCIL A STONE PATIO
Check out our how-to tips for transforming a drab concrete patio into a stone-look living space.
PAINT A CONCRETE PATIO
Painted Patio Chairs
BACKYARD BEAUTIES
Jazz up your outdoor furniture with paint.
BACKYARD BEAUTIES
decks/patios Makeover
DECK MAKEOVER
See how to remake an existing deck or patio — and the details that make it great.
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