Have a relaxing summer when you pre-plan all your summer home maintenance tasks in January. — Image: zeljkosantrac/getty

Spotlight

Start Planning Your Summer Projects Now

Start thinking about your summer projects now, Get a head start and line everything up, including contractors, before things are too busy. You’ll have less stress and more time to enjoy the summer.

A beautiful sink sits outside as part of an outdoor kitchen under a pergola.

In Kitchen

Outdoor Kitchens on a Budget: Affordable Ideas for Year-Round Use

A weatherproof design and durable materials make for an affordable outdoor kitchen you’ll use most of the year.

A remodeling contractor talking to clients about renovating and remodeling their house.

In Remodeling Tips & Advice

How to Hire a Contractor — and Avoid a Home Remodeling Nightmare

Learn from a homeowner’s experience and remodeling pros about what to do, and not do, in hiring a contractor.

A flowerbed sandwiched between a green grass area of lawn and a brown colored wooden fence consisting of a blend of bushes and flowers in bloom as well as trees in a formal setting.

In Yard & Patio

Step-by-Step Landscaping Ideas for Your Outdoor Oasis

A great landscape starts with a seed of inspiration and grows with dedication and care.

An inviting backyard deck with chairs, a table and a pergola to cover it.

In Yard & Patio

Deck Privacy Ideas: Creating Your Personal Oasis

Whatever your budget and preferences are, find a match in these creative deck privacy options.