The typical cost to build a pergola is between $2,138 and $6,341, and the national average cost is $4,241. Several factors can influence the total cost of a pergola, including its size, material, ...

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 ...

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Pergolas are the perfect way to create a covered social space in the garden. They provide structure and cover without creating a claustrophobic nook that boxes you into a patio. However, there are a ...

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 ...

Q. I need to build a pergola to separate a small patio from my driveway. I’m trying to create a privacy screen and as much shade as possible. The issue is I have only a tiny strip of ground to work ...

Adding a pergola or gazebo to a yard or garden creates a stylish and pleasant place to relax and spend time with family or friends. These garden structures offer shade in the searing heat of summer ...

I need to build a pergola to separate a small patio from my driveway. I’m trying to create a privacy screen and as much shade as possible. The issue is I have only a tiny strip of ground to work with, ...

This gorgeous pergola from Jen Woodhouse, has been built atop a floating backyard deck. The pergola was constructed using Simpson Strong-Tie brackets, that made the building process straightforward ...

DEAR TIM: I need to build a pergola to separate a small patio from my driveway. I’m trying to create a privacy screen and as much shade as possible. The issue is I have only a tiny strip of ground to ...

Here's a suggested fall project that will pay dividends during nice weather for years to come: build a pergola. Pergolas are a throwback to older days when these trellis-like structures played the ...