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The pergola started out an arched structure usually in a garden consisting of a framework covered with plants. With the ...

A covered pergola helps solve that problem, and can even let you better enjoy the comforts of an indoor living room or dining area on your backyard patio. But you’re going to have to decide what kind ...

Having outdoor space at home opens up a whole new world of design possibilities, where it's less about small decor pieces and more about bold, practical choices that can truly shape the experience of ...

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Standing on the large, covered Craftsman-style front porch of the model at Arbor Oaks in Bethany, with a view of the close-by protected wetlands, it’s easy to picture yourself lounging with a cup of ...