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Back in 2016, Airbnb created an innovation lab called Samara, which was focused on rethinking housing and urban planning. Now, Samara has announced its new initiative -- a project dubbed Backyard that ...

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Are you a new homeowner? Or have you owned your home for a few years? Either way, what happens when you have some free time and you look out your window or out your back door? Do you feel like ...

Scott Roberts, vice president and head of business development at LinkedIn, decided to build a 12- by-16 foot, year-round, designer shed in his backyard to use as his office. Employees at LinkedIn are ...

Backyard projects have shifted from simple patios to full-scale retreats with pools, outdoor kitchens, and guest houses, and local governments and insurers are treating them accordingly. When you ...

There's a lot to love about a stackable retaining wall in your backyard. If your yard has an uneven slope, a retaining wall can add usable space to your outdoor areas and increase the value of your ...