10 backyard playground ideas for every size plot Whether outside space is tight or plentiful, these fun backyard ideas for kids will engage children of any age. ‘Making sure the play space has a ...

You don’t have to travel far to entertain the kids anymore. At least, not when there’s a fun zone at home. Here are the best backyard playsets and equipment. Over 70% of homeowners prefer a backyard ...

A new playground behind the Thoreau Elementary School in Concord is taking shape, and its name honors the town’s most famous resident, according to a community announcement. The so-called Thoreau's ...

In March 2020, when it was clear that COVID-19 was going to upend life as we knew it, Danny Goldberg’s mind started racing. It was time to stock up on food staples, so he bought bags of beans, rice ...

Melissa Breyer was Treehugger’s senior editorial director before moving to Martha Stewart. Her writing and photography have been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, National Geographic, ...

It’s not just you: everyone’s tired of spending time inside. As this past year has pushed us indoors away from others and gatherings, just a simple trip outside to the backyard can feel normal and ...

When you want to upgrade your backyard, you typically need a couple different experts: a designer and an installer. An experienced designer has a knack for where things should go and has spent years ...

JAMES CITY — A natural playground with outdoor musical instruments, “hobbit hole” caves and a fairy garden will soon be built at the James City County Library in Croaker. The playground is the ...

There’s something pretty magical about a backyard swing set. It’s not just a bunch of swings and a slide—it’s a spaceship, a castle, and a pirate ship, all rolled into one. Investing in a place where ...