At the top of the list of backyard upgrades that turn ‘builders grade’ into ‘summer retreat’ is a pergola. These often freestanding structures provide shade and valuable cover for other upgrades–like ...

Summer is fast approaching, which means it’s time to make your patio as nice as your house since you will be hosting parties, barbecues and more outdoors. That’s right outdoor furniture, umbrellas, ...

Pergolas are an easy backyard upgrade that can turn your simple backyard setup into a personal oasis. Often freestanding (important if you’ve got an HOA like I do), pergolas are a stylish and ...

There are different outdoor features that add beauty to a home. One of these is a pergola. Let’s not talk this time about how a pergola is different from a gazebo and an arbor. Suffice to say that a ...

A WOMAN has revealed that she gave her pergola a mega makeover, whilst on a budget. Amy, a single mother from Derbyshire, UK, explained that for just £60, she put a new DIY roof on her garden pergola ...

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It’s beginning to look a lot like summer, which means the sun is about to be in full bloom. We’re excited to shake off the chill of winter and get outside to enjoy family time in the backyard. As much ...