Adding shade to a deck can transform a backyard space and make it much more appealing for rest, relaxation, and entertaining friends and family. If you’re looking for covered deck ideas, there are ...

If you want to upgrade your outdoor space, you can get a prefab pergola shipped right to your door and assemble it yourself. These kits are convenient and can save time and stress if you want to add ...

Learn how to build a pergola with these step-by-step designs for shade in your yard, your garden or over your deck. Bountiful sunshine makes our gardens grow, but all living things need a little shade ...

Pergolas fell out of favor as homeowners turned to three-season rooms, large decks or covered porches. But the venerable pergola has mounted a comeback as gardeners seek ways to bring plantings and ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

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

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You can add a touch of Tuscany to your backyard with a trellis, pergola, arbor or gazebo. Picture the rolling Italian landscape, with vines and perfumed blooms climbing the side of a latticed trellis ...