When Ryan Grey Smith and his wife, Ahna Holder, bought their Seattle home in 1998, it didn’t have a garage, a basement or an attic. The 1940s-era house was advertised as a “teardown,” a candidate for ...

With the financial and market meltdown one of two things may be happening: You are moving home to live with Mom, or you are mom or dad and the kids are moving back with you. In such circumstances it ...

Backyard garden sheds exist primarily to hold plant supplies and tools—but they can look beautiful too. Think of the backyard shed as a second, smaller house where you can have fun with architectural ...

A garden shed can be the perfect solution to add a whimsy to your outdoor space. It provides storage for your gardening tools and supplies and is a charming focal point in your garden. This article ...

YOU’D EXPECT to see a cool, contemporary shelter in the garden of the guy who founded the Seattle business Modern-Shed. But you might be surprised to find that the shed in Ryan Smith’s Laurel Vista ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Finding a great metal shed can be a daunting task—they vary so much in price, size, and functionality.

The design-obsessed among us (yes, myself included) know all too well the struggles of not having enough space for all our — very important — stuff. And during the summertime, you bet that extends to ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

A shed provides valuable storage space for all your belongings that live outside. Or, you can transform your shed into a cozy spot to craft, read or work. There are tons of shed options out there, ...

I can’t stand most of spring. I much prefer the bitterness of January or blistering heat of July, where at least you know what you’re getting, rather than the hot and cold of March in New England. But ...