Our existing patio was built over a sand and compacted gravel base, so we removed only the stones necessary to dig the 12-in. diameter holes to secure the posts. You’ll most likely have a different ...

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 ...

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson installs outdoor outlets on a deck or pergola and shows how to skip using conduit.

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 that ...

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 a ...