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
Lessons Learned the Hard Way
Every year, The New American Home project proves to be a challenge. This year was no exception
Decking | Trex
In a refresh, Trex now offers its Transcend decking line with the Earth Tones collection of…
Decking + Railings
Decking | Deckorators
Voyage, an expansion of Deckorators’ line of wood-alternative composite decking,…
Decking + Railings
Decking | Superior Aluminum Products
Designed to add a modern look and provide uninterrupted views from a home’s deck, Superior Aluminum Products’ Series 2000 cable railing system…
Decking + Railings
Decking | Cali Bamboo
BamDeck 4G is the fourth generation of Cali Bamboo’s bamboo composite decking product.…
Decking + Railings
Decking | AZEK
The DrySpace under-deck water management system from Azek now comes in white to match Azek trim,…
Dark, Bold Colors Still Dominate Color Palettes
Shades of charcoal, black, dark blue, dark green, and even dark red are being used as both primary colors and secondary accents on the exteriors…
Appliances | Perlick
Designed for indoor or outdoor entertaining spaces, the 15-inch Cubelet ice maker from Perlick offers…
Kitchen + Bath
An Outdoor Kitchen How-To Guide
Jeff Stone, owner of Artisan Outdoor Kitchens, explains the growing importance of the…
