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Pergola ideas are everywhere, and with good reason too. Whether you DIY your own structure or make a small investment with a kit, a pergola is a simple addition that will turn a standard bit of your ...

If you're looking to increase your home's aesthetic, functionality, and marketability, these are some outdoor additions that ...

Can’t get away this summer? With a pergola, you can escape to your own little spot of paradise right in your backyard. A pergola is an outdoor structure with a framework and roof that can be covered ...

Now is the time to turn your backyard into a cool escape from the daily grind. Sure, it might not be the appropriate season to embark on a landscaping adventure, but you can save big on a luxurious ...

Pergolas don’t just offer shade from the summer heat in the yard. Most are conversation and decorative pieces that can offer peace and serenity. Place a pergola over a dining table or tuck it away in ...

Need a little relief from the sun? Dress up your pergola with these gorgeous climbing plants that provide color, elevated ...

According to a survey, Americans spend 92% of their life inside. So, if you have a backyard, it might be safe to assume, you’re not getting as much use out of it as you could be. Enter: This ...

This Oct. 19, 2018 photo shows a pergola used to enhance a front entry at a home near Langley, Wash. Many of these structures are being upgraded with lighting and retractable shades to cover outdoor ...