When the sun is shining and the weather is warm, you naturally want to spend more time outdoors. With a little creativity, hanging out in your backyard isn’t limited to yard work or patio lounging ...

Whether you're looking to add ambiance in the form of lighting and furniture, enhance your garden, and much more, you won't want to miss out on these DIY backyard ideas. All of these projects are ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Buying pre-made outdoor patio furniture can be expensive, but this DIY outdoor sofa can be made in a day using basic supplies from your home store. There's nothing better than enjoying a summer ...

The Ms. Cheap Porch, Patio and Balcony Makeover contest challenged readers to share creative ideas for spiffing up a porch, patio or balcony without spending a wad of money. Just in time for spring, I ...

You don't have to turn to professionals to install a privacy fence. There are plenty of DIY ideas to block your yard from ...