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12 Best Outdoor Living Room Enclosures for Comfortable Backyard Use in 2027

12 Best Outdoor Living Room Enclosures for Comfortable Backyard Use in 2027

Compare 12 outdoor living room enclosures, from hardtop sunrooms to pop-up screen houses, and find the right fit for your space and use.
I've Found 4 Children's Toys That Keep My Boys Entertained For Hours – And I'd Buy Them All Again

I’ve Found 4 Children’s Toys That Keep My Boys Entertained For Hours – And I’d Buy Them All Again

Ideal Home contributor Lara Winter recommends four toys she says have lasted in her home, from magnetic tiles to a cardboard cutting machine.
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Why Heat-Friendly Evenings Can Become Your Favorite Part of Summer

Uncover how heat-friendly evenings can transform your summer experience, making outdoor nights more enjoyable—read on to discover the secrets.
Is It Too Late To Plant In Fall? Here’s How To Tell

Is It Too Late To Plant In Fall? Here’s How To Tell

A six-week cushion before frozen ground is a useful guide, but local climate, soil and plant type determine whether fall planting can continue.
15 Best Poolside Patio Lounge Chairs for 2027

15 Best Poolside Patio Lounge Chairs for 2027

Compare 15 poolside patio lounge chairs by frame material, recline, portability, comfort, and poolside practicality to find the right fit.
Livingetc's Guide To Sofas

Livingetc’s Guide To Sofas

Livingetc’s sofa guide brings together hands-on reviews, buying advice, design ideas and care tips, with coverage updated through October 2026.
ECI Strengthens Contractor Offerings With Acquisition

ECI Strengthens Contractor Offerings With Acquisition

ECI Software Solutions has acquired Sierra Data Systems, adding construction and logistics software for residential trade contractors to its portfolio.
Innovation, Trends And Networking To Take Center Stage At PLMA’s 2026 Private Label Trade Show

Innovation, Trends And Networking To Take Center Stage At PLMA’s 2026 Private Label Trade Show

PLMA’s 2026 Private Label Trade Show will bring nearly 1,900 suppliers to Chicago for product showcases, education and retailer-supplier meetings.
Amazon’s New Echo Range Takes On HomePod Mini 2 With Matter, Thread And Zigbee — But There’s A Catch

Amazon’s New Echo Range Takes On HomePod Mini 2 With Matter, Thread And Zigbee — But There’s A Catch

Amazon’s new Echo speakers and displays add Matter, Thread and Zigbee support, competing with Apple’s HomePod mini 2. Prices and privacy tradeoffs vary.
Sloping Garden Design Lessons From An Award-winning Former Quarry Garden

Sloping Garden Design Lessons From An Award-winning Former Quarry Garden

Designer Fi Boyle’s People’s Choice-winning former quarry garden shows how terracing, connected materials and site surveys can make steep gardens usable.