Remodelers take a lesson from the pros
Written by: Phyllis Gricus/Photos by: George Thomas Mendel Living next to the sixth hole at Diamond Run Golf Club provided a nice view for John and Kristin McKinney, but the…
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Relaxation in full swing in this outdoor kitchen
Written by: Hilary Daninhirsch/Photos by: Craig Thompson While watching the game on a barstool in this majestic outdoor kitchen, you would never know that this sanctuary in the northern suburbs…
Pool has French Quarter flair
When it was time for Madeira homeowners Steve and Leslie Gordon to renovate their back yard, there were a variety of options swimming around about what to do with the…
Back yard designed with a free spirit in mind
Written by: Amy Diehl/Photos by: Joe Traina From the street this Cory Lake Isles house looks like many of its neighbors in this upscale subdivision: a large, tan Mediterranean style…
Backyard landscape ideas create cozy character
Written by: Christopher Lawton/Photos by: Craig Thompson When they first bought their home, Dr. Jason Swoger and his wife Lisa loved the architectural, modern style of their new home. “It’s…
Renovated back yard beckons all to come and play
Written by: Lauri Gross/Photos by: Hal Stata, except where noted If you don’t think the construction phase of any remodeling job is as fun as the finished product, you don’t…
Outdoor living space encourages family gatherings
The new outdoor living area behind this Sewickley home incorporates everything any homeowner would want in their back yard: a refreshing swimming pool, a cozy pool house, and plenty of…
Landscape design is a labor of love
A back yard can be a place of rejuvenation and a thing of beauty, while still serving a function. Upon walking through the welcoming arbor that is at the entrance…
Colorful flower bed ideas
We all want brilliant splashes of color in our flower beds with minimal maintenance. The Browns’ garden features these popular native plants for bursts of seasonal color. The perfect border…
Unique landscape design creates secluded sanctuary
Back in 1988, when Bo and Sukey Brown bought their circa 1942 home in Southwestern Ohio, the back yard was great for the four kids, ages 12, 10, 8, and…
Backyard oasis: Friends welcome here
Step into Barb and Joe Necastro’s Cleveland Heights back yard and you will see green space so expansive, you might forget that you are in the heart of a fairly…
Landscape design leads to refreshing private paradise
Any parent understands just how much children love to play outside. And a big component of parenthood is to provide a safe environment for children to enjoy the great outdoors.…