If your backyard is overlooked the big question is always how to make it feel more private while at the same time not blocking out sunlight or precious views of the sky. The last thing you want is a ...

For many city dwellers, securing outdoor privacy is something akin to an urban legend. Whether you live in a new development or an older building, life on the patio is for everyone to see. And while ...

While front yards can be great for gathering with neighbors and catching up on the latest community news, backyards are often a place of refuge, where privacy is treasured. If your backyard is a bit ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While our homes always serve as places where we can tuck away and breathe in and out at the end of a long ...

We love our home in Colorado, with one massive caveat. The occupants of three neighboring houses can peer directly into our backyard, a lawn that is often dotted with toys, garden tools and other ...

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If your backyard makes you want to shut the door and stay inside instead of enjoying your outdoor space, it’s time for a backyard transformation. No matter the square footage, a backyard remodel can ...

When the late, great Vancouver architect Arthur Erickson moved into his garage-size house in Point Grey in the 1990s, he immediately ran into the issue of how to achieve privacy in his tiny backyard.

You are not alone if you’re craving more privacy in your yard — or if you just need something to distract or shield you from your neighbor’s shenanigans. Landscapers and gardeners say they frequently ...

I have purchased a lot in a new subdivision and I am planning the house. My family likes to be outdoors on a deck and patio. What are some design considerations which will provide outdoor privacy? — ...