Summer is a practical time to consider a little privacy and shade in the garden, and what better way than building a striking pergola? But, if you live in a residential area, before you start ...

Pergolas are the perfect way to introduce some shade into your yard. Not only are they stylish, but they can provide excellent support to climbing plants. But before you start shopping for your ...

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Follow our guide to building your own pergola. Wood - this is the most common material used for pergolas. The most popular type used in the UK is softwood that has been pressure treated with a ...

Add shade to your backyard with this chic pergola from Amazon. It's nearly $200 off, and you can turn your backyard into a retreat, no matter the season.

“Before the law, building any pergola—whether on a balcony or in a yard—required obtaining a construction permit, which was a bureaucratic and complicated process,” he explains.