Yard Ideas & Inspiration

Fire pits add atmosphere and warmth to your backyard. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the four best fire pits 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.

Who needs the mall theater or a drive-in with the weather this nice? Bring the Silver Screen to your backyard with a red-carpet-worthy movie premiere this summer.

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.

Learning the best ways to use these popular landscaping rocks will lend both style and utility to your yard or garden. And with plenty of options for different types of spaces, most DIY gardeners and landscapers will be able to find something to turn their yard into an elegant escape. But knowing which stones to use for a project can be critical, and this guide aims to help.

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.

From tents to lanterns, having the right camping gear before you set out on a trip is a must. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best camping accessories on Amazon to help you find the one 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.

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.

With longer, brighter days at hand, here are some product innovations that can help with your to-do list.

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.

Add dynamic definition to your landscape with a stylish structure sure to enhance how you enjoy your outdoor space.

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.

Give your hot tub the extra special touch it needs with these great deck ideas.

Entertain and impress your guests at your next backyard party with these great outdoor bar ideas.

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 your yard work is the difference between enjoying the seasonal rituals of planting, weeding, and deadheading—and falling behind and making the whole thing feel like drudgery. Read this guide to learn what you can do 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!