• Special series gives backyard, grilling tips

  Daily Herald report Updated May 21, 2013 10:29 AM Each week the Daily Herald's yard and garden experts are offering their advice on ways to turn boring yards into the envy of the neighborhood. And we have 20 finalists competing to win backyard makeovers.Later this spring, five of these yards will win...

• Great fixes for small outdoor spaces Posted May 19, 2013 6:00 AM

  Sometimes, as we all know, the best things come in small packages. That can also be true of outdoor living spaces. While many people like to be able to spread out when they are outside, some of the most charming outdoor spaces are those created in a...

• Outdoor makeover Week 3: Sliding door to nowhere Posted May 19, 2013 6:00 AM

  We recently had our kitchen remodeled and had a sliding glass door installed. Now we have to step down onto an old kitchen cabinet to get outside. We have an old fireplace which is a bit rusty and has seen better days. We enjoy cooking out on the...

• Unique condo patio makeover Posted May 19, 2013 6:00 AM

  My project is unique because I live in a two-story townhouse style condo and the existing space is very small. I’ve never seen a makeover for a condo patio/outdoor living space. The lack of space is why I think my backyard deserves a makeover.

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