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This Year, Try Campsgiving: Everything You Need to Cook a Classic Holiday Meal in the Great Outdoors

Looking for a different approach to Thanksgiving? Take the big meal into the woods with these tips on how to combine camping and Thanksgiving.

November 1, 2021

December 1, 2021

Decorating & Design

The Stunning Paint Color That Was Impossible to Find—Until Now

Sunset went on the hunt for a gorgeous but discontinued hue.

August 19, 2021

Outdoor Living

S’mores Without the Smoke: Our Favorite Smokeless Fire Pits

Get the cozy/chill vibes of a beautiful campfire without the pollution, and danger, of smoke, thanks to these efficient combustion stoves and fire pits.

August 17, 2021

August 18, 2021

Outdoor Living

An Outdoor Shower That Inspires Love at First Sight

The coolest way to cool down with an outdoor shower has arrived, and it's too easy.

July 28, 2021

July 30, 2021

Landscaping

How to Plant a Meadow Garden—Even in the City

A meadow can be in a front yard, backyard, on a hillside, even in urban areas. Here are the tips you need to plant one at home.

January 20, 2022

Home & Garden

Porch Life Is Back! Why Your Front Yard Is the New Outdoor Living Room

Vegetable gardens, outdoor living rooms, and a place to play—your front yard isn’t just for curb appeal. It’s found square footage and a social life, too.

July 22, 2021

September 20, 2021

Idea Houses

Idea House Workbook: Beach-Proof Outdoor Furniture Takes the Spotlight at This Malibu Retreat

Coastal properties call for durable, all-weather wicker and rattan pieces that are built to take a beating, beautifully.

August 9, 2021

August 6, 2021

Decorating & Design

This Guy Put Together a Real-World Garden of Earthly Delights

How a caterer with a decorator's eye reimagined what cooking, eating, and entertaining outside can be.

June 5, 2021

January 19, 2022

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Home & Garden

Make Your Patio Furniture Last a Lifetime with These Tips and Tricks

From teak to wicker, outdoor furniture comes with different levels of care—and wear and tear. Here are the pros and cons of each.

August 4, 2021

Landscaping

This Landscape Designer Creates Enduring Gardens Full of Childlike Wonder

Landscape designer Molly Sedlacek draws on Oregon and California influences to create gardens that evoke childlike wonder and a sense of discovery.

September 29, 2021

Outdoor Living

Ravens, Bobcats, Deer, Oh My! A Suburban Backyard Turns Into a Wildlife Oasis

This Los Angeles backyard wildlife habitat attracted Western screech owls, turkey vultures, bobcats, a large tarantula, and a pregnant squirrel named Ms. Bonita.

November 12, 2021

Home & Garden

A Soak in an Outdoor Bathtub Is the Multi-Sensory Experience You Need

Move over ASMR, taking a bath outdoors is a chance to commune with nature in your birthday suit, which is part of the charm.

September 2, 2021

October 13, 2021

Outdoor Living

The Hottest 2022 Trends for Your Social Front Yard

A Landscape Designer’s Tips for Creating an All-Seasons Outdoor Living Room

A Family Garden Gets a Three-Sided Cabana and an Inviting Meadow, Too

This L.A. Garage-Turned-Garden Room Is Full of Great Outdoor Living Ideas

The Latest From Sunset

This Year, Try Campsgiving: Everything You Need to Cook a Classic Holiday Meal in the Great Outdoors

The Stunning Paint Color That Was Impossible to Find—Until Now

S’mores Without the Smoke: Our Favorite Smokeless Fire Pits

An Outdoor Shower That Inspires Love at First Sight

How to Plant a Meadow Garden—Even in the City

Porch Life Is Back! Why Your Front Yard Is the New Outdoor Living Room

Idea House Workbook: Beach-Proof Outdoor Furniture Takes the Spotlight at This Malibu Retreat

This Guy Put Together a Real-World Garden of Earthly Delights

Make Your Patio Furniture Last a Lifetime with These Tips and Tricks

This Landscape Designer Creates Enduring Gardens Full of Childlike Wonder

Ravens, Bobcats, Deer, Oh My! A Suburban Backyard Turns Into a Wildlife Oasis

A Soak in an Outdoor Bathtub Is the Multi-Sensory Experience You Need

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