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

It’s not just fun to start thinking about Summer projects now, it’s also helpful to line everything up, including contractors, before things are too busy during 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.