Stuck at home but wishing you could go camping? Imagine staring out at the night sky while drinking beer, eating delicious food, and enjoying good company. You can experience all of this right from...

Everyone’s feeling an itch—not that kind of itch! I mean the temptation of early summer to go out when the sun is nice, the breeze is still cool, and the mugginess that Japan is infamous for has...

Whether you’re living in a big house or a small apartment, daybeds are the perfect addition for balconies. Most people go out and buy a whole set, but you can DIY the project and make your own...

With the weather warming up and summer just beginning, I looked out at my balcony and wondered if I could put a small pool out on it for my daughter to splash around in. We live in a fairly new...

After self-isolating at home for about 3 weeks I started to look into ways I could go outside with my daughter to get some fresh air and enjoy a bit of playtime. We have a small balcony on the second...

Since moving to Japan, I've gotten into the habit of hanging my laundry outside on the balcony each morning to dry. As long as it isn't raining or snowing, you can count on seeing my clothes out in...