Outdoor
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A Great Idea »
Supplant Your Lawn
It’s both water-wise and wallet-wise to consider alternatives to a grassy lawn. As more homeowners reach this conclusion, inventive designers are finding new ways to achieve beautiful…
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Outside »
Baltimore Tree House
The wooden structure next to Laurie and Peter Stubbs' house outside Baltimore is made out of trees and is nestled in the woods but it isn't technically a tree house. "The trees here are…
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The Future of »
Play: Electric Slide
A group of Columbia University students have a good time reinventing the playground as a place to harness all that youthful energy.
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Conversation »
Miguel Nelson of Woolly Pocket
The path to a better world isn't through pavers but via plants, says artist and Woolly Pocket founder Miguel Nelson. "I love architecture but I think if everyone was gardening instead of…
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Conversation »
Architect Leo Mieles
Leo Miele’s Georgian Bay Cottage was one of five first-class cabins we featured in our November 2009 Concepts feature—which showcased works with a modern twist to the familiar log…
Outdoor Tips »
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Be Careful Where You Point That Thing: Put fun colored lights outside, but be sure to pay attention to where the lights…
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Outdoor Furniture: Tough, but Pretty: Furniture for the exterior doesn’t have to be so different from what you see…
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Buy Pieces that Will Stand Up to the Elements: If you use wood, make sure it’s FSC-certified. Cork is a great…
