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How I Created a Wheelchair Friendly Backyard to Make the Most of...

One woman shares the intentional design choices she made to create a wheelchair-friendly backyard at home.

Taylor Lindsay-Noel

May 29, 2023

Outdoors

10 Backyard Wellness Trends Perfect for Canadian Homes

Make this the summer of true backyard bliss.

Mia Shulman

May 12, 2023

Modern fireplace, white couch in a backyard

Outdoors

11 Outdoor Trends and Decorating Ideas That Will Be Big in 2023

It's not too early to start planning your perfect outdoor living space.

Iris Benaroia

January 30, 2023

Backyards

Dog-Friendly Backyard Ideas on a Budget

Your pup deserves the absolute best.

Doug Murray

September 25, 2022

A gardener with gloves on plants a small tree

Gardening

Here’s What to Plant This Fall for a Bountiful 2023 Harvest

PSA to gardeners: Get these plants in your garden sooner than later.

Lydia Hrycko

September 9, 2022

Entertaining

How to Throw a Perfect Last-Minute Backyard Party Without the...

Savour the last few weekends of summer.

Emma Yardley

August 6, 2022

Blue bench sit on a hexagon tiled ground in a lush garden with palm trees and yellow flowers

Outdoors

Memorial Garden Ideas to Pay Tribute to Your Loved Ones

Let these memorial garden ideas inspire you to grow and move forward.

Emma Yardley

July 21, 2022

Beautiful backyard ideas: A white backyard shed converted into a little summer house dining room, with black frech doors, a strawberry-print wallpapered interior, a dining table and chairs, and a rustic overhead chandelier made out of a log with Edison bulbs hanging from it, their cords wrapped around the log.

Outdoors

55 Beautiful Backyard Ideas

You'll find plenty of summertime inspiration from some of these beautiful backyard ideas.

Mia Shulman

April 6, 2022

Large, modern house in the wintertime with patio

Outdoors

7 Smart Ways to Make the Most of Your Backyard Space in the...

Just because winter has arrived, doesn’t mean your backyard, patio or balcony has to go into hibernation too.

Jennifer Foden

December 2, 2021

Solo Stove steel smokeless portable fire pit on deck

Outdoors

10 Stylish Fire Pit Designs to Help You Stay Cozy This Fall

As the season shifts, a fire pit is a sure way to add a warm glow to your outdoor space. Here's 10 of our favourites!

Iris Benaroia

October 12, 2021

Outdoors

12 Stunning Pergola Designs You’ll Want to Steal

We can't get enough of these amazing, intricate and carefully-designed pergolas that appeared on HGTV Canada.

Laura Grande

July 16, 2021

Sarah Keenleyside from HGTV Canada's Backyard Builds

Outdoors

10 Expert Backyard Ideas to Build the Perfect Outdoor Oasis

Sunny days are here, which means that it's time to step into the fresh air and spruce up your home's outdoor space - but how can you transform a...

Sharon Miki Chan

June 21, 2021