To discuss: the question that we get a lot in North Texas, about living in a state where the summers are famously hot. (And, yes, we have the answer, too.)

As the weather warms up, you may be itching to host your family and friends for an outdoor celebration. Entertaining in your backyard is an amazing opportunity to go all-out on beautiful decor to welcome your guests in style — but it doesn’t have to take a Herculean amount of effort. Here are six simple yet impactful ideas for backyard entertaining — or maximizing your backyard’s appeal, should you selling your home — that work great for any outdoor space. Prepare to wow your [...]

Every Texan deserves their place in the sun — and every Texas home does, too. With so much time spent indoors during the height of the pandemic, the value of a great outdoor space — complete with comfortable seating, compelling details and ample room to lounge and unwind — is more apparent than ever before. Fortunately, after a little attention and some key upgrades, your backyard can blossom from a grassy patch to a dreamy [...]