Long gone are the days when homeowners were satisfied with a simple deck, a beat-up grill and some basic patio furniture. Now the trend brings living rooms, baths, home spas, full kitchens and even meditation rooms into the great outdoors. Stone fireplaces, built-in grills, water features, multiple levels for patios and decks, hot tubs and even flat-screen TVs - all the luxurious appointments of indoor life are finding their way into outdoor environments.

Has the charm of having a backyard pool worn off for you? Here are some ways to make it fun again.

Here are some quick and easy ways to boost the look of your home while stretching your funds to the maximum.

Not knowing what to expect during remodeling can be very daunting. Don't let fear hold you back from needed or desired home improvement projects like upgrading leaky windows or drafty doors. Here's what you should look for when evaluating a company to replace windows and doors.

Since the value of your home is directly tied to its condition, there are steps you can take to help preserve that value.

With the growing popularity of green building practices, more companies are incorporating environmental and sustainability policies. These are all positive steps toward reducing the impact of global warming and caring for our earth. But what do you really know about a product you buy that is labeled green? Is it really environmentally friendly, or is it just a marketing scheme? And how much of a difference is it actually making?

How do you know what type of glue is right for your project? James and Morris Carey, home improvement gurus and hosts of the nationally syndicated radio program "On the House with the Carey Brothers" offer some advice.