Aaron Barbaro had plans for the 40-acre property at 4873 Lawless Road in Marcellus when he was just 18 years old.

If you want your outdoor areas to be a relaxing, private space but your neighbors are all higher up and can easily see into ...

With five children to raise, Deette and Doug Bunn needed all of the 4,400 square feet offered in the five-bedroom home at ...

Because they are attached directly to the house ... a pergola next to a neighbor's fence. Be sure to let your neighbors know before starting any work, so you can get out in front of any potential ...

The home has a roof deck, which has a cedar pergola with a fabric shade and epoxy flooring. The finished basement has an ...

A white house provides a versatile backdrop for unique and colorful landscaping, allowing architectural details to stand out. Something to consider when choosing your home's exterior color is the ...

We like to think that our home is also our fortress of privacy: Once you walk through your front door ... A freestanding pergola or a pergola attached to the house, combined with some outdoor ...

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The 3,600-square-foot property also comes with a wood-burning fireplace, triangular skylights, an industrial staircase and a ...

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