We confess, Austin normally has gorgeous weather---the kind of weather perfect for relaxing on porches and decks. We found ourselves on a friend's beautiful screened-in porch this weekend, only we ex...
My friends Matt and Alex recently moved from a studio apartment to a (by contrast) luxurious 1 bedroom apartment with a balcony. Not only have I been impressed with how quickly they made their new sp...
AT reader Jamie writes in with a question about painting their rooftop patio to compliment their stunning [emanating envy] view of the Hollywood Hills: "We have a great rooftop patio with views of th...
Maria's "Oh So You" BungalowA friend of ours has a great patio, perfect for entertaining. During the warm weather (which in Los Angeles can be three-quarters of the year), it's not unusual for the qu...
In designing an outdoor space, shade is as important as light: to provide a respite from the midday sun, a cool spot for an alfresco lunch, a spot for reading the paper or shelter from a sun shower. ...
Maybe you're going to fix up the deck and entertain? Memorial Day is a great time to catch up on much needed repairs around the house, get your Spring Cleaning kicked off, or start your summer garden ...
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