Lifestyle

Outdoor Living

How to Create the Ultimate Backyard Fort

An outdoor play space is the warm-weather antidote to a messy house. Here’s how one Southern California family created a modern, kid-friendly retreat in their backyard

March 9, 2017

June 5, 2019

How to Optimize a Backyard for Play

A family backyard makes room for play, wonder, and just the right amount of risk-taking

June 28, 2017

June 28, 2017

Outdoor Living

10 Awesome Backyard Ideas for Kids

Give the kids a fun-filled outdoor play space they can enjoy all through the warmest months

May 26, 2017

May 13, 2019

Home & Garden

These Are the Hottest Housing Markets in the West Right Now

Home sales are bound to peak this summer in key urban areas across the West

May 16, 2019

June 12, 2019

Weddings

12 Ideas for the Perfect Camping-Inspired Wedding

Camping-themed weddings are having a moment! Here’s how to throw the ultimate outdoorsy wedding filled with nostalgic nods to childhood camping memories

May 15, 2018

June 17, 2019

Weddings

11 Beautiful Ways to Incorporate Warm Pastels into Your Wedding Décor

If you’re looking for an elegant and soft color palette for your wedding, peach and pink are absolute classics. Here, wedding planning pros reveal how to incorporate these warm pastels into your most special day

February 21, 2018

February 21, 2018

Weddings

10 Dreamy Ideas for a Summery Blue Wedding Palette

From aquamarine to navy, blue is the quintessential summer hue that will bring a sunny vibe to your fairy-tale nuptials

February 21, 2018

February 21, 2018

Food & Drink

The Best Grills for Everyone, From Budget Propane to Serious Smokers

At Sunset, we’ve been geeking out over grilling for almost a century. Here are the grills we’re coveting now: gas, charcoal, live-fire, and wood pellet; high-end to budget; and high-tech to old-school

May 26, 2017

May 28, 2019

Food & Drink

Become a Grill Master with This Essential Gear, from Cast-Iron to Charcoal

Take your outdoor cooking to the next level with the right tools. From high-tech to old-school, here’s the Sunset-approved grilling gear we swear by in our Test Kitchen

May 31, 2017

May 30, 2019

Lifestyle

How to Throw the Best-Ever Dog Birthday Party

Dog birthday parties, once rare, are becoming commonplace as people aim to shower furry family members with extra love. We gathered a litter of ideas to help you host a fetching bash for your best friend

May 24, 2018

May 24, 2018

Camping

The Best Camping Gear for 2019

From tights, coolers, and bags to, yes, a $36,000 trailer, this is the luxe setup you'll want to get out and chill out with

May 24, 2019

June 6, 2019

Outdoor Adventure

11 Best Women’s Hiking Boots

Tackle any terrain with confidence in these trail shoes and hiking boots that are specifically designed to fit women’s feet

March 27, 2018

May 24, 2019