Yard Ideas & Inspiration

Have you always wanted your own home movie theater? Here's everything you need to know to bring the silver screen to your backyard.

Spaces for gathering, cooking, dining, and play define this family’s backyard getaway. See how they designed a multifunctional outdoor space.

Everyone loves a fire pit, but wood-burning models require a lot of work. Propane fire pits are a low-maintenance alternative. Read our review below on the best propane fire pits to learn more about Amazon's top options.

Purchase a heater to enjoy your patio or other outdoor living space year round. Our review goes over the best patio heaters on the market.

With so many choices, selecting the right landscape rocks for your home can be difficult. We walk you though the options in this guide.

An inflatable pool is an alternative to an above-ground or in-ground pool. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the best inflatable pools on Amazon.

When you’re not building sand castles or swimming in the ocean, relax in a beach chair. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best beach chairs on Amazon to help you find the one that’s right for you.

From croquet to badminton, yard games are an easy and affordable way to make your outdoor living space more fun during the warmer months of the year. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best yard games on Amazon to help you find the one that’s right for you.

Throwing a frisbee around is a timeless way to enjoy the outdoors with your friends or family. This review explores the best frisbees that you can find on Amazon.

Playsets allow your children to enjoy the outdoors while swinging, sliding, climbing, and playing. Keep reading to learn about our picks for the best playscapes on Amazon.

In this review, we analyze and compare the best invisible fences on Amazon, discuss what to look for when buying, and answer common buyer questions.

Are you looking for a tent for a weekend camping trip? Read our buyer’s guide on the best tents on Amazon to learn about four of our top recommendations.

Combining the practicality of a table with the magic of a fire, a fire pit table makes for a perfect backyard addition. Find the best one with our top recommendations.

See how this couple transformed their neglected backyard into an inviting destination with designated activity areas and low-maintenance finishes.

A portable camping stove means that you always have a kitchen at your disposal no matter where you are. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best camp stoves on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various retail stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.

Trampolines can be a fun addition to your yard. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best trampolines on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.

A pergola adds shade and helps define your outdoor living space. This guide offers Several Creative pergola ideas to inspire you.

Warm weather has finally arrived! It’s time to head outside and give your house and landscape some TLC.

As smart tech aimed at outdoor living evolves, the range of tasks it can handle—from lighting the patio to freeing you from the grill to robo-mowing the grass—is more impressive than ever.

Your hot tub deserves that extra special touch for its surroundings. Find some design ideas to make your hot tub deck more relaxing.

Entertain and impress your guests at your next backyard party with these creative ideas you can use for the perfect outdoor bar.

Looking to eke a little more living out of your backyard patch of green? As the past year has made clear, outdoor spaces are vital to our well-being­—and they can double our dining, entertaining, and hangout space. Here’s how three couples created a bit of paradise in their own backyards.

In this round-up and comprehensive buying guide, we take a look at some of the best smokers on the market.

Love to grill? Host a Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or fun seasonal bash to remember with gadgets that will enhance your grill skills. Read on to see our guide to grilling accessories.

Getting ahead of yard work is the difference between enjoyment and drudgery. Read this guide to learn how to create your ideal yard.

Looking for more ways to entertain outdoors? Read these ideas for creating a backyard tiki bar to enjoy during warmer months.

There are some important factors to consider when planning your outdoor kitchen.

Summertime is upon us, which means longer days and extended weekends, outdoor barbeques, s’mores around the bonfire, relaxing with friends and family on the patio—and, did we mention the best part? Finally being able to work on projects outside!

Fit for backyard shindigs, camping, hiking, tailgating, and beyond—these are our picks for the best outdoor gifts.

In this interactive video, TOH 2018 Idea House builder Jeff Sweenor talks about upgrades that can enhance your outdoor space now—and increase ROI later.

You can create your very own outdoor sanctuary by building decks or furniture with cedar. Read our guide for more rustic ideas.