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Pergolas are both practical and decorative, providing support for climbing plants, while giving the garden structure. Follow our guide to building your own pergola. Wood - this is the most common ...

With pros and cons to both, deciding between a custom or pre-built pergola boils down your specific priorities, such as ...

When it comes to creating a backyard oasis, nothing transports you to an escapist frame of mind quite like a pergola. The semi-open structure—often made of an open-air "roof" and four pillar ...

In the great outdoors, we have little control over when the sun hits and when it doesn’t. Whether you find yourself on a mountain getaway or at some paradisiacal beachside destination, there’s always ...

Pergolas work great for creating a shady spot to gather in outdoors. These tall structures feature open-topped canopies that can be built over walkways, dining areas, and other outdoor spaces.