Lightning Hit a Backyard Palm Tree. Minutes Later, a Family’s Shed Was Gone

A sudden Arizona monsoon storm turned one Somerton family’s backyard into a fire scene after lightning struck a palm tree and ...

A Homeowner Says City Rules Let Large Backyard Structures Go Up Without Neighbor Notice

A Baker City, Oregon, homeowner has renewed his objection to zoning rules that allow certain accessory structures in ...

7 Cheap Ways to Make Your Backyard Look More Expensive

A beautiful backyard often looks like it came with a hefty price tag, but that is not always the case. Many of the outdoor ...
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The Bezos "UFO sauna" story is a reminder that backyard structures still trigger permits and neighbor drama

When you look past the novelty of a billionaire’s backyard “spaceship,” you are really looking at a familiar story about how private fantasies collide with public rules. The saga of Jeff Bezos’ ...
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Exploring backyard structures: arbors, pergolas, gazebos and trellises

Designing an ideal backyard space requires forethought and an eye for style. Knowing which features to include in a yard often boils down to what homeowners want to achieve in the space. Will it be a ...