Building a pergola on a deck provides shade, shelter and privacy and the design can seamlessly connect with the surrounding backyard with the addition of trailing plants and vines. Softwoods ...

Print DIY Pergola Plans for FreeHere's a free pergola plan to build a pergola that goes over an existing deck. The design includes cables and exposed bolts for a modern twist that can double as ...

A pergola can become a focal point in an ordinary yard because it creates an attractive outdoor living space for seating and dining, either as a standalone structure or used to cover a deck. It is ...

Gazebos come in all shapes and sizes, and can be temporary canvas ones to erect in summer or more permanent structures made ...

Materials and tools needed to build a pergola on your deck that stands 8 feet high by 10 feet wide and 10 feet deep: 4x4 pieces of lumber cut to four 96-inch lengths and four additional lengths ...

You may need a building permit, especially if your pergola is used on an existing deck. Be sure to call municipal building departments to check local codes.

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 ...

Backyard Pergola If you want a partial-shade solution for your perfect patio design, build a pergola and train vines to grow over it. A pergola made from inexpensive treated lumber, then stained ...

While this weathered pergola looks challenging to build, you should think of the job like eating an elephant. (Tim Carter/Tribune Content Agency/Tribune Content Agency) ...

Melbourne couple issue warning after hiring tradie to build pergola and deck A Melbourne couple thought they had dodged an extremely painful and expensive bullet – but then they realised their ...