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Need a little relief from the sun? Dress up your pergola with these gorgeous climbing plants that provide color, elevated ...

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I prep each rafter by squaring one end of the board. Rough-sawn and pressure-treated material usually isn't completely square, or it can be rough-cut on the ends. I do this either with a miter saw or ...

A pergola is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your backyard into your own little retreat. There are shady cantilever umbrellas and practical pop-up canopy tents for more mobile shade, but pergolas ...

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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 ...