Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. In 2025, she tells me that homeowners are far more likely to focus on the ...

Across affluent suburbs, the humble backyard shed is quietly being retired in favor of fully fledged outdoor rooms that feel ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. Outdoor entertaining spaces have always been popular. However, the ...

Inviting people to your home for a backyard hang seems like a good idea — until you actually survey your outdoor space and realize it’s definitely not ready for summer entertaining. Maybe you don’t ...

Creating an inviting outdoor space doesn’t have to come at the expense of our planet. Eco-friendly landscaping blends beauty and sustainability, allowing us to enjoy nature while minimizing our ...

The days are slowly getting longer, which means we’ll soon be making the most of our outdoor spaces. Patio furniture, lighting, and landscaping can seriously improve your backyard appeal, but we may ...

The al fresco boom has transformed backyard tables into the new center of home entertaining, with 64% of homeowners looking to create multifunctional outdoor spaces. What started as a solution for ...

Outdoor entertaining, cooking and dining has come a long way in recent years, particularly since the pandemic forced people to spend more time at home. While some prefer an old-fashioned approach like ...

Want to add luxury and functionality to your outdoor living space? A cabana could be a great addition to your backyard. But what exactly is a cabana? It’s a freestanding structure—typically placed ...