15. Add string lights to your yard. The perfect lighting is key to outdoor entertaining in the summer, and a lovely, soft glow from string lights will take your backyard to the next level.

With the sun shining and the days longer, summer is a great time to tackle those home improvements that you’ve been putting off. Whether you’re deep-cleaning, repairing or reinventing your ...

Bucolic Wallpapers If you're looking to switch up your wallpaper this summer, this trend is for you. "Designers are embracing a softer, storybook approach to interiors this summer," Graham-Smith says.

Target’s Fourth of July Sale Includes Joanna Gaines’ Summer Home Collection — Prices Start at $2 We found lightweight quilts, outdoor dinnerware, and more can’t-miss markdowns ...

3 summer home essentials I couldn't live without 1. My fan My bedroom is south-facing with large windows and while it's a beautiful, bright space, it gets extremely hot.

4 reasons summer can be a great time to buy a home Here comes the sun — and with it, a great opportunity to explore homeownership. Here's why this season can be a smart time to make a move: ...