Welcome to DIY Diary. Each entry covers a new home improvement project. Here, Avery Cox tries her hand at painting her porch floor in a pattern fit for royalty. Avery Cox, principal designer and owner ...

Get ready for warm weather fun by sprucing up your patio. Upgrade your outdoor space without breaking your back or your budget with easy budget-friendly decor touches like string lights, plants, and ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

IF you're looking for a cheap and cheerful way to make over your patio, this Ikea buy may do the trick. One renter showed off the DIY transformation she gave her outdoor space. Kelsey explained that ...

As the sun rises and birds begin to chirp, you step out onto your patio to enjoy a lovely autumn morning. While your hands might be warmed by your full coffee mug, your feet catch a chill from your ...

A bright patio with dark wood floors and a set dining table - Karelnoppe/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Upgrading your dated patio into a relaxing retreat can ...

, a photographer for The Oregonian and frequent contributor to The Oregonian's Homes & Gardens of the Northwest, had a request the other day. He said he tore out his backyard deck, which was suffering ...

A HANDY homeowner has shared how they transformed their yard with a DIY paver patio. While they were proud of their hard work, people criticized their interior design eye and their yard's "unusual" ...