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A retiree made over $20,000 in 3 months by renting out her backyard and pool to strangers. Here's how she did it.

Melissa Reilly started renting out her backyard on Swimply, an Airbnb for pools, in 2019. Last summ…

Frank Olito   


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More people are buying backyard 'offices in a box' than ever before. Here's what buyers of these tiny workspaces are looking for, according to a survey.

62% of remote workers said they would consider purchasing a tiny backyard office, which can retail …

Brittany Chang   


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The key to the perfect backyard party is the right furniture, according to an expert

Breegan Jane, the host of "The House My Wedding Bought," said furniture that helps you entertain, l…

Samantha Grindell   


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You can transform an old refrigerator into a fun outdoor bar for your backyard

You can turn an old refrigerator into a cooler to freshen up your backyard or outdoor spaces. The D…

Samantha Grindell   


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'Queer Eye' star Bobby Berk surprised 5 couples who had to cancel their weddings with backyard makeovers to have at-home ceremonies

The "Queer Eye" star teamed up with Lowe's to help couples who had to postpone their June wedding c…

Samantha Grindell   


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Rebel Wilson surprised her hairstylist with a dream backyard to thank her for being her first American friend

On the latest episode of HGTV'S "Celebrity IOU," Rebel Wilson teamed up with the Property Brothers …

Samantha Grindell   


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Don't buy a backyard chicken to combat inflation

Farm animal rescues are bracing for people trying to dump backyard chickens after they realize the …

Kelsey Vlamis   


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A man 3D-printed tiny hats for the backyard squirrels he befriended during quarantine

While working from home in Washington, Sham Othman says he became close with two neighborhood squir…

Monica Humphries   


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People are putting tiny houses in their backyards to make extra money. Here's how 4 homeowners making up to $3,000 a month set up this side hustle.

Homeowners with backyard tiny homes they rent as a side hustle are making extra money. Four share h…

Kiera Fields   


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A Minnesota dad builds a gigantic ice luge in his backyard for the neighborhood kids to sled down — all with a 'good old shovel'

"Some people go to the gym, I shovel snow in the backyard," the dad, who said making the luge can t…

Sarah Al-Arshani   


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Homeowner turned backyard into a Masters putt-putt course

The course includes the famous Masters leaderboard and even replicates a famous shot by Tiger Woods.

Cork Gaines   


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Homeowner turned his backyard into a miniature version of the Masters golf course

The backyard includes the famous Masters leaderboard and even replicates a famous shot by Tiger Woo…

Cork Gaines   


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Heavy rain and landslides in California left part of a backyard swimming pool hanging off the edge of a cliff

Homes in the beachfront community of San Clemente were evacuated amidst mudslides — which carried o…

Aditi Bharade   


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David Dobrik filmed a drunken intruder in his backyard and his friends mocked how blasé his reaction was

The topless man asked if they had anything to drink, to which Dobrik responded, "Yeah, but you're i…

Lindsay Dodgson   


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The rich and famous are quarantine flexing by posting backyards and open spaces on Instagram, illustrating the issue of privilege in social distancing

Celebrities like Drake flaunting his home, and Instagram envy over easy access to outdoor space, sh…

Kat Tenbarge   


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I make $3,000 a month renting out my backyard as a dog park. I spend 10 minutes a day on this easy side hustle that cost me nothing to set up.

Rick Powell started hosting on Sniffspot after quitting his job. A big perk of the second income st…

Kimanzi Constable   


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Our backyard is a free-for-all hangout spot for neighborhood kids. Everyone follows the same simple rules, or they go home.

All the neighborhood kids come play in my backyard. We have simple rules for them to follow or they…

Bethaney Phillips   


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I built a $35K tiny house in my backyard and live in it. I now rent out my main home and use the money to pay off my mortgage.

Atlanta homeowner Precious Price built a tiny house in her backyard to offset living expenses.

Alyshia Hull   


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Thinking of building an ADU in your backyard? Here are some pros and cons.

An accessible dwelling unit, or ADU can be ideal for your college-age kid, or keep grandma close to…

Kelsey Neubauer   


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The best competitive swimmer on the planet spent 3 months training in a backyard pool while training for the Olympics

"A very kind family in the Bay Area here allowed us to go to their backyard every day and swim," Ka…

Meredith Cash