Patios are designed for pleasant outdoor living. But bugs, rodents, and other critters can make relaxing difficult.

From vertical gardens to split-level spaces, these modern backyard trends prove you don't need a large space to create a stunning outdoor oasis in the city.

The most common uses for pressure washers are cleaning cars, patios, decking and garden furniture, so we tried a dozen of the most popular models on all of those tasks and have listed our top picks ...