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20 Ways to Make Your Backyard an Outdoor Oasis
From Basic to Breathtaking: Outdoor Living Upgrades Elevate Personal Enjoyment, Resale Value By Merilee Kern, MBA Who says the outdoors can’t be stylish? We tend to treat these spaces as just useful backyards. But with a few easy upgrades, outdoor living spaces can become an attractive outdoor living area that fits right in with the rest of your home. We’ll walk you through innovative design ideas for your outdoor living spaces. Nothing too over-the-top, just simple, achievable ways to give your outdoors an aesthetic makeover. By the end, you’ll have an organized, put-together outdoor space you’ll actually want to keep the doors open and enjoy. Let’s get that outdoors into…
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Cement Patio Cost in 2026: Complete Pricing Guide for Homeowners
Thinking about upgrading your backyard with a beautiful, durable cement patio? You’re not alone. Cement patios continue to be one of the most popular and cost-effective outdoor upgrades for homeowners in 2026 — combining affordability, longevity, and design flexibility. But how much does a cement patio really cost this year? What factors influence pricing? And how can you make sure your project fits your budget while still looking premium? This in-depth guide breaks down cement patio costs in 2026, including price per square foot, labor fees, decorative finishes, and budget-saving tips. Whether you’re building a small sitting area or a large entertainment space, you’ll find everything you need to plan…
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Is You Backyard Ready for Spring?
Is You Backyard Ready for Spring? Your family yard is extension for your home – providing a respite from stress, offering an outside entertainment area, expanding your living space and giving kids and pets and a safe place to play. Research shows children reap numerous health, social and personal benefits from spending time outside playing. Here are TurfMutt’s top tips to help you get Backyard Ready this spring courtesy of the TurfMutt Foundation. Plan for Fun: Depending on your lifestyle and climate, consider an outdoor room, turfgrass for a game of croquet and a place for kids to run and play, trees and shrubs for privacy and a game of hide and seek,…
Living a simple lifestyle from the front porch
