Q: We would like to get privacy from two-story condominiums on our west property line. Unfortunately, there is only an 18-inch band of soil between the fence and our driveway. Do you have any ...

Unless you are blessed with acres of land to distance yourself from neighbors, you're probably stricken with figuring out how to make your outdoor space feel truly yours. Lucky for you, there's an ...

A living wall of fragrant flowers is perfect for summer entertaining, impressing your guests and shielding them from any nosy neighbors. These privacy screens can be trees, shrubs, or vines—so long as ...

At first glance, the little backyard in Ballard seemed like the perfect oasis in the city. It had a small but inviting grassy yard, mature landscaping that kept the kids safely contained and a hot tub ...

I’ve been up this “privacy” thing one side and back down the other. City lots are a fraction of what they once were. Houses, frequently two stories, are shoved together and apartments are pushed in ...

As the weather warms and the summer season approaches, all I can think about is how excited I am to spend all my time outside — and I'm sure you can agree. I mean ...

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