Technically, the 10-by-14-foot building in Lars Leafblad's backyard in Shoreview is what's termed an accessory structure. But Leafblad, a small business owner and father of four, prefers to call it ...

For me, that spot was a small office in our finished basement. It was fine. It wasn’t anything special, but it worked for several years. There was, however, a problem. It had no natural light. There ...

No matter the size of your current home, sometimes you just need more space. Whether you would like a backyard office so it doesn't feel like you're blending work with play, or just a spot where you ...

This story is sponsored by Backyard Office Utah. Working from home is the new way of modern life. According to the Pew Research Center, about 22 million U.S. adults work from home full time. While ...

When spring and summer roll around, shed ideas come out to play. But it is no secret, this humble yard addition does not get enough credit. It holds all the gardening gear, standing proud through rain ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. They can be used as a private office, crafting studio, or gardening space Clint is a veteran journalist with more than 14 years in ...