It's an easy backyard upgrade.

Summer is finally here, which means the time has come to dust off your deck chairs and prepare for incoming weekend barbecues—plus, sunny weather provides the perfect setting for trying out DIY ...

A No-Brainer Build: Find a log at least 8 inches in diameter and 16 inches long (make sure both ends are flat) and stand it upright. Using an axe or chainsaw, make 2 or 3 cuts down the length of the ...

A closeup of a firepit with wood and orange flames and sparks - Dusanpetkovic/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you're sparking up your fire pit to make ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For many homeowners passionate about outdoor entertaining, a backyard isn't complete without a fire pit to sit around, toasting marshmallows, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A backyard deck replete with yellow and white stripped wooden deck chairs, a matching side table ...