6th Annual MVP Awards: Outdoor Living
The Most Valuable Product Awards showcase the best in new building product design, innovation, and functionality. Here are the winners in the Outdoor Living category
4 Dark Skies-Friendly Outdoor Light Fixtures
As awareness of light pollution grows, there's more interest in dark-sky-friendly lighting. These outdoor lights have a seal of approval from the International Dark-Sky Association
Outdoor Living Features That Help to Sell a Home
Outdoor TVs, matte black finishes, and soapstone countertops are some of the backyard features attracting today's homebuyers
Niche Design Ideas for Greater Livability—and Coziness
As homes become more compact, builders and designers are getting more creative with space. Niches offer cozy, clever hideaways that can help make a house a home
Home Design Upgrades for Summer
Designing for summer means revamping outdoor living spaces for increased comfort and functionality
How to Transform a Non-View Lot Into an Eye-Catching Home Site
Not everyone can afford to pay a premium for sought-after view lots, but following these design tips can turn any basic yard into a charming outdoor living space
House Review
Size Isn't Everything: Luxury Home Designs in a Range of Styles
Luxury isn't just about sheer size, as these home designs show
Exterior
Do Wood Alternatives to Pressure Treated Lumber Really Deliver?
Alternatives are emerging to challenge chemically treated lumber, but are they viable in application?
Pro Builder Design Awards
7 Cool Moves: Hottest Details From 2019 Pro Builder Design Awards
Whether it’s a striking curved staircase or subtle LED lighting in the ceiling beams of a master bedroom, eye-catching design details like these can elevate a home from average to exciting
Outdoor Living
2019 Top 100 Products: Outdoor Living
Products from Azek, Cabinet Tronix, Coyote Landscape Products, Deckorators, Feeney, Green Bay Decking, Ideal Cabinetry, Keystone Hardscapes, Screen Tight, Sherwin-Williams, Simpson Strong-Tie, Trex, Versatex, and Wolf Home Products
Top 100 Products
Professional Builder 2019 Top 100 Products
Our annual roundup of building products covers everything from kitchen appliances with fresh new finishes to insulated structural panels that boost energy efficiency
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living Spaces That Make You Want to Step Outside
Inspiring outdoor living spaces that add value by delivering comfort, convenience, and privacy
Exterior
27 Products to Pump Up Your Home's Curb Appeal
The American Society of Landscape Architects' recent trends survey included some new types of outdoor amenities that appeal to both single- and…
9 Things to Remember When Renovating an Outdoor Space
From electrical outlets to the path of the sun, Realtor.com…
Outdoor Living
How to Integrate Indoor/Outdoor Spaces
Watch how Phantom’s motorized retractable screens merged indoor/outdoor living spaces in NAHB’s the New American Remodel home.
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House Review
Outdoor Living for All Seasons
Blurring the lines for all seasons, these designs are careful and inviting, no matter the weather
