TLC Home "Summer Home"

Celebrate Summer

Top 10 Summer Party Decorating Themes

Summer fun is here, so grab your tank top, tidy up the patio and start scrubbing the deck. The birds are singing outside, and daylight saving time is offering us all another whole hour of sun to celebrate in. Time to party!
What a Beach!

Famous Gardens
TLC is all NEW this summer

Festive Outdoor Lighting
Extending Your Living Space Outdoors

With careful planning and some hard work, you could make your back yard part of your whole home environment. Not only will you liven up your next shindig, you may also improve the resale value of your home.
What a Beach!

Famous Gardens
When are your favorite TLC shows back?

Benches for the Backyard
Unique Water Features

Kicking back on a deck that overlooks a body of water is a great way to relax and unwind. But not everyone is lucky enough to live on the water. Never fear! You, too, can have your very own unique water feature.
What a Beach!

Famous Gardens
TLC is all NEW this summer

Poolside Landscaping
How to Keep Plants Alive on Vacation

You've worked hard to turn that brown thumb green, and you're finally seeing the fruits of your labor. But that weeklong vacation looms on the horizon, and you know that it could all go down the tubes if you don't have a plan in place.
What a Beach!

Famous Gardens
When are your favorite TLC shows back?

Tips to Creating Your Dream Yard

Top 10 Summer Party Decorating Themes
Extending Your Living Space Outdoors
Unique Water Features
How to Keep Plants Alive on Vacation

Make the Outdoors Great

Building a Gravel Patio

Building a gravel patio helps create the ultimate backyard space. Learn about building a gravel patio at TLC Home.

Planting a Shade Tree

Planting a shade tree helps create the ultimate backyard space. Learn about planting a shade tree at TLC Home.

Charcoal Barbecue Pit

Build a charcoal barbecue pit to help create the ultimate backyard space. Learn to create a charcoal barbecue pit at TLC Home.

Summer TV

Summer is all new on TLC. Tell us which show you really can't wait for!

videos: home & garden

Trading Spaces Best Reveals

My First Home

Home Made Simple

Home Improvement Video

10 Patio Decorating Ideas

If you want to make your outdoor space more appealing, a little creativity and some planning is all you really need to get started. Fresh air and sunshine are already in place, so you just need to add finishing touches.