Outdoor Plants & Spaces

It’s now cleverly divided into spaces for dining, lounging, gardening, and more.

The “after” works for all seasons.

“Wiping away literal years of city dust and grime was an immediate improvement,” the renter says.

It’s like going to a rooftop lounge without ever leaving home.

It’s simple, but so effective.

The potting table and raised garden beds create the perfect setup.

DIY patio redo featuring a painted concrete floor, made-over secondhand furniture, and a repainted chiminea.

See how layering textures and patterns — plus adding plants — transformed this porch in a renter-friendly way.

I’ve always loved the concept of having seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces — and a few weekends' worth of DIYs helped me make my own.

Renters and owners with small balconies: This one's for you! "I feel like I am escaping the city and have a relaxing space away from the hustle down below," this DIYer says of her redo.

This chic redo only required a drill and an Allen wrench to get the job done.