15 DIY Ways to Create a Backyard Summer Oasis 31 Photos

Transform your outdoor space into a dreamy, loungy relaxation zone with these tips and DIYs.

Our Top Summer Decorating Tips

Freshen up your decor for warm, sunny weather.

Tropical Chic Is the Summer Decor You Need

42 Cute Doormats You Need for Summer

42 Stylish Home Accents That Will Make You Feel Like You're Still on Vacation

48 Mermaidcore Home Finds Guaranteed to Make a Splash This Summer

Easy-Breezy Summer Decorating Ideas 21 Photos

40 Eye-Catching Entryways + Front Porches for Summer 42 Photos

25 Ways to Pretty Up Your Patio for Spring + Summer 26 Photos

40 Tips for Decorating Your Fireplace Mantel Year 'Round 40 Photos

26 Tie-Dye DIYs, Decor and Recipes 26 Photos

10 Cute Fruit Accessories HGTV Magazine Editors Love

3 Balloon Decor Ideas for Your Next Party

How to Host a Beach-Themed Backyard Dinner Party 16 Photos

Buy or DIY: Spring + Summer Wreaths 20 Photos

15 Spaces That Prove Buffalo Plaid Isn't Just for Winter 15 Photos

Make Faux Feel Fresh With a DIY Lavender Wreath

9 Decorating Dares to Add to Your Summer Bucket List 9 Photos

21 Ways to Decorate Your Home With Neon Colors 21 Photos

Dish Up an Easy Summer Place Setting

DIY Your Way to Designer Summer Decor 23 Photos

Easy Weekend Projects to Try This Summer 30 Photos

19 Beach Chic Decorating Ideas to Copy at Home 19 Photos

Easy, Breezy Patio Decorating Ideas for Summer 11 Photos

We've got 11 quick and easy ways to make your outdoor space more comfortable and inviting for warm-weather living.

Summer Craft Ideas

Looking for fun summer activities for the kids? Try these easy craft projects.

24 Ways to Keep Your Kids Busy This Summer 25 Photos

30 DIY Ways to Create a Backyard Summer Oasis 31 Photos

Make a DIY Stock Tank Pool

26 Tie-Dye DIYs, Decor and Recipes 26 Photos

50 Can't-Miss Container Gardening Ideas 50 Photos

Transform a Galvanized Tub Into a Chic, Summery Planter

Ice Tie-Dye Napkins Four Ways

Turn a Shower Curtain Into a Water-Resistant Beach Blanket

Make These Summer Camp-Inspired, No-Sew Felt Patches

Use an Embroidery Hoop as a Loom to Make This Nautical Wreath

Harness the Sun's Power to Make Custom Wall Art

DIY Concrete Vintage Camper Planter

DIY Shark Beach Bag

Easily Craft This Americana-Inspired Farmhouse Wreath

How to Build a Perfectly Portable Lemonade Stand

Craft a Breezy Coastal Wreath

Easy-to-Make Zesty Lemon Wreath

3 Stylish Mosquito-Repelling Bracelets You Can Make

Crank Up the Fun With a DIY Kiddie Car Wash

37 Outdoor DIYs to Kick Up Your Summertime Crafting 37 Photos

DIY Mason Jar Fruit Lanterns

How to Make a Hanging Seashell Planter

33 Pool Noodle Crafts, Games and DIY Projects We Love 33 Photos

3 Gorgeous Ways to Craft With Sun Prints

DIY Citrus-Inspired Perler Bead Drink Covers + Coasters

50 + Fun and Easy Summer DIYs 52 Photos

Free Printable Summer Party Invitations

50 Creative Kids' Crafts to Banish Boredom 51 Photos

Long gone are the days of endless TV watching and cries of "I'm bored." We've got 50 crafty ways for your kiddos to entertain themselves.

Get Your Backyard in Shape

Staying at home this summer? Make your yard an at-home getaway with these ideas.

7 Best Hose Reels of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

The All American-Made Backyard

Solo Stove's Bonfire 2.0 Is the Perfect Portable Fire Pit for Backyards and Beyond

33 Ways to Brighten Up Your Yard for Summer

6 Best Garden Carts of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

12 Best Outdoor Playsets for Toddlers and Kids

Backyard Pictures From HGTV Smart Home 2024 36 Photos

The Best Backyard Swing Sets for Kids

Backyard From HGTV Dream Home 2024 39 Photos

Backyard Pictures From HGTV Urban Oasis 2023 25 Photos

Everything You Need to Create a Cozy Backyard This Fall

Resort-Style Backyard Fit for Entertaining 9 Photos

Timeless Backyard Retreat Overlooking Open Space 10 Photos

How Much Does a Plunge Pool Cost in 2024?

Hillside Landscaping Ideas 16 Photos

Expansive Backyard With Pool and Grotto Near the River 20 Photos

The Best Lawn Games to Amp Up the Fun This Summer

Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt’s Best Design Ideas for Every Room 21 Photos

Fire Pit Maintenance Tips

Deck + Backyard Pictures From HGTV Smart Home 2023 35 Photos

Saltwater Pools vs. Chlorine Pools: Which One Is Right for You?

25 Backyard Decorating Ideas on a Budget 26 Photos

Outdoor Kitchen Countertops Ideas

33 Small Backyard Landscape Ideas 33 Photos

How to Budget for an Outdoor Kitchen

How to Hang a Shade Sail Over a Patio

How to Plan and Build an Outdoor Kitchen

Summer Backyard Water Games for Kids 16 Photos

No pool? No problem. Turn your backyard into a mini water park with fun games like obstacle course baseball, wet-sponge corn hole and water balloon pinatas.

Summer Trip Ideas

Looking to get away? Check out our latest summer travel ideas.

The Best Beach Bags for Summer 2024

30 Must-Have Beach Essentials

The Best Beach Chairs on Amazon for Summer 2024

42 Stylish Home Accents That Will Make You Feel Like You're Still on Vacation

18 Must-Haves to Pack for a Family Beach Trip

12 Family Car Camping Essentials You Can Get on Amazon

12 Essentials to Make Camping More Enjoyable This Summer

Virtual Tours and Events From Around the World 17 Photos

Create a Beach-Inspired Staycation for the Whole Family With These Fun Ideas 11 Photos

Top 10 Most Searched Summer Destinations 10 Photos

21 Popular Cities for Summer Weekend Getaways 21 Photos

Wagon Packing Hacks for the Beach, Pool or Park 15 Photos

Road Trip Game: Search and Find Jar for Kids

Recipes to Try During the Summer

Firing up the grill or cooling off with a drink? Try these delicious summer recipes.

The 2 Best Ways to Cut a Watermelon

35 Summer Dinner Party Ideas for People Who Don't Cook 36 Photos

Cocktail or Mocktail: Preserve Fresh Fruit as a Sippable Shrub

Ranch Water Cocktail Recipe

26 Tie-Dye DIYs, Decor and Recipes 26 Photos

35 Delicious Drinks to Sip by the Pool 35 Photos

36 Party Foods You Can Serve on a Stick 36 Photos

Tipsy Strawberry + Honeysuckle Slush

Tipsy Tropical Agua Fresca

Boozy Bourbon + Peach Summertime Smash

Blackberry + Honeysuckle Spritz Recipe

3 Frozen Cocktails You Can Make in an Ice Cream Maker

25 Mouth-Watering Summer Grilling Recipes 25 Photos

Tipsy Hibiscus + Green Tea Cocktail

Summer Lunch in a Snap: 3 Veggie-Packed Pita Recipes 7 Photos

11 Iridescent, Unicorn-Inspired Treats to Try at Disney 11 Photos

Take a Bite Out of Summer With This Tasty Shark Treat

Easy Summer Dessert Idea: Chocolate-Cherry Dump Cake

Zesty Mole Shrimp: Your New Grilling Go-To

11 Boozy Ice Pops to Toast the End of Summer 11 Photos

Serve the Season: Easy Summer Squash Flatbread

Serve the Season: Chilled Avocado Soup Recipe

How to Make a Tropical Pineapple Freak-tail

The Key to Summer Drinks on Demand? Cocktail Ice Cubes!

Three Refreshing Sparkling Water Cocktails

These Boozy Juice Pouches Are a Beach Game Changer

Boozy Galaxy Slushie

25 Mouth-Watering Summer Grilling Recipes 25 Photos

Skip the hotdogs and hamburgers and whip up a few of these crowd-pleasing dishes for your next backyard bash.

Shop for Summer

See these items handpicked by HGTV.com editors to celebrate summer.

The Best Ceiling Fans for Every Style and Budget

11 Best Sandproof & Sand-Free Products for Summer 2024

Get Ready for Shark Week With These Fierce Finds

The Best Sun Hats to Protect Your Face

The Best Beach Towels to Pack for Your Next Vacation

The Best Beach Bags for Summer 2024

The Best Outdoor Cushions, Pillows and Poufs for Every Style and Budget

10 Inflatable Sprinklers Kids Will Love This Summer

30 Must-Have Beach Essentials

The Best Inflatable Pools for Everyone in 2024

16 Breathable Bedding Sets for Summer

The Best Gas Grills for Every Budget

The Best Garage Fans to Keep You Cool This Season

42 Cute Doormats You Need for Summer

8 Best Tower Fans of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Beach Chairs on Amazon for Summer 2024

The 10 Best Cornhole Boards of 2024

The Best Bug Repellents for Kids

5 Best Outdoor Mosquito Repellers of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

10 Best Hammocks of 2024 to Help You Enjoy Some R&R

9 Best Cooling Sheets of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

42 Stylish Home Accents That Will Make You Feel Like You're Still on Vacation

The Best Camping Essentials for Kids & Teens This Summer

48 Mermaidcore Home Finds Guaranteed to Make a Splash This Summer

Our 15 Favorite Popsicle Molds for Summer

10 Best Coolers for Summer 2023

This Is the Best Machine for Making Authentic Hawaiian Shave Ice at Home