Planters are a source of warmth, life, and charm. On a front porch, they make your home feel a lot more welcoming to those who come knocking. During the fall season, you can use planters to showcase the striking rich colors of the season through your flowers and seasonal accents.

Adding a fire pit sounds simple—until you try to pick the right size, shape, or layout. You want something that fits your yard, looks intentional, and holds up over time. This list of 33 brick fire pit ideas will help you skip the guesswork and find a design that fits your exact needs.

Your backyard has the space, the light, and the potential. But right now, the patio isn’t doing much with any of it. These 32 ideas help you turn that blank spot into your favorite outdoor place to relax.

Fewer home exterior elements have a large impact on curb appeal than the porch. And while most homeowners may pay special attention to decorating the porch with furniture and lighting, the columns are key to being noticed. These vertical supports define your home’s style and era, but how unique can they get?

Having your own swing set in the backyard is every child’s dream, transforming a basic garden into a fun playground. If you’re interested in adding a swing set to your garden, the first thing to think about is how much space you need to accommodate the swing set.

Houses that have been painted white, or have white siding, are one of the easiest to coordinate with because you’re guaranteed that any colors will go with white. Decks in neutral colors will work well with white, and even brighter or dark colors can be good options.

We have compiled a few practical porch roof designs with pictures to give you inspiration. But before we start, let’s delve a little into roof overhangs in case you’re not familiar with this topic.

The standard canopy size is around 10′ x 10′. There are also other common sizes, including 6′ x 6′, 8′ x 8′, 10′ 15′, 10′ x 20′.

The standard porch swing size is around 48 inches wide and 28 inches in depth.  Porch swings come in various widths, including 2 feet, 3 feet, 5 feet, and 6 feet. Common depths are 18 inches, 28 inches, and 46 inches.

Building codes require that concrete patio slabs be at least 3 and a half inches, but the standard depth of a concrete patio slab is 4 inches.This ensures that the patio is strong enough that it won’t crumble but not so thick that it will use unnecessary concrete and increase the cost of the project.

The most common sizes of pavers are 8 inches by 4 inches and 9 inches by 6 inches. Their depth is usually 2 inches, 2 ⅜ inches, and 3 ⅛ inches.

A fire pit can create a socializing space in your backyard where family and friends can congregate, but what is the standard fire pit size, and which would work best for your situation? We investigate common fire pit sizes here.