There's no need to travel far to find yourself in a serene escape when you have a well-designed patio in your own back yard.

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This gorgeous pergola from Jen Woodhouse, has been built atop a floating backyard deck. The pergola was constructed using Simpson Strong-Tie brackets, that made the building process straightforward ...

Your patio takes center stage during summer as the ideal place for hosting and relaxing. But if you feel it's an under-utilized space during the rest of the year, take on board one of our expert ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...