What’s new in landscaping trends for Bay Area backyards? We asked professionals who are busy designing, building and ...

Backyards have quietly become some of the most valuable spaces around the home. While expensive outdoor kitchens and luxury landscaping grab attention on television, a much simpler trend has captured ...

Backyard dwellings are a growing trend in a world where the need for accommodation is pressing. By saving money on their living spaces, many tenants are saving money for other investments. Mncedisi ...

Are you a new homeowner? Or have you owned your home for a few years? Either way, what happens when you have some free time and you look out your window or out your back door? Do you feel like ...

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BERKELEY (KPIX 5) -- The high cost of housing in the Bay Area is splitting families apart as young people find they can't afford to live in their own hometowns. But some are finding that a solution is ...

Backyard projects have shifted from simple patios to full-scale retreats with pools, outdoor kitchens, and guest houses, and local governments and insurers are treating them accordingly. When you ...

Designing an ideal backyard space requires forethought and an eye for style. Knowing which features to include in a yard often boils down to what homeowners want to achieve in the space. Will it be a ...

Any socially distanced conversation that happens in dermatologist Amy Forman Taub’s north suburban backyard occurs under her extra-wide patio umbrella. “It’s a godsend,” she says, explaining that she ...

In recent years, outdoor structures have become increasingly popular for good reason. From art studios to garden sheds, the possibilities are endless for these special little gems. Here are some tips ...