Outdoor Living Ideas & Trends - Page 11

February 3, 2017

Projects to get your yard ready for summer

In order to get the most out of your yard this summer, you might consider sprucing it up to wow the neighbors and impress your friends and family. Here are a couple of backyard renovation projects that will make your yard the envy of the block.

February 3, 2017

Five cabin alternatives

Summer home on the cheap.

February 3, 2017

Five backyard additions to throw the best summer barbecue

Make it memorable.

February 3, 2017

Best last-minute holiday gifts

Still shopping?

February 3, 2017

It's what the Cub Cadet RZT-S Zero rider lacks that counts

The mower testers at Consumer Reports are scouting out the next batch of mowers for our tests and found a zero-turn-radius rider that looks like a game changer.

February 3, 2017

Backyard and bathroom updates are the summer's top projects

Home improvement activity is heating up this summer with 60 percent of homeowners expecting to spend an average of $1,200 on at least one upgrade.

February 3, 2017

How to save a dying garden

If your green-thumb dreams have turned into a nightmare, here are some tips on how to revive that dying garden.

February 3, 2017

How to use your shades, blinds and curtains to beat the heat

Air conditioning is blissful during the summer but running it non-stop during a heat wave will have you cursing when you get your utility bill.

February 3, 2017

Dryers get better at letting you know lint is blocking the vent

A lint-filled dryer vent is not just a lot of fluff.

February 3, 2017

Breville reclaims its spot atop our food processor Ratings

When we first reported on the Breville Sous Chef BFP800XL food processor last year, it made news by beating out Cuisinart, the appliance category's long-time leading brand.