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What to Do with an Empty Backyard Living Space

Trying to make the most of your veranda? A wood arbor kit can be a classic way to accent your outdoor patio space. Creating your dream backyard can often be a challenge if there are space constraints. There are so many choices and design ideas, and yet only so much square footage in your outdoor area. But don't despair! If you live in a downtown area or have a compact space to design and fill, an arbor or a pergola always look amazing and will never go out of style. Add some easy string outdoor lighting, a cooking area, and a patio dining set, and you're ready to entertain! Wood Arbor Kit Styles Wood structures can be used as an easy yet memorable entrance to a garden area or outdoor patio. Not...

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How to Change up your Landscape Design

Landscape design changes can take a weekend or up to several weeks, depending on how elaborate your plans are, and if you're enlisting the help of a contractor. With so many options for design and decor, try working with what you already have, and then work in a few new features gradually to achieve your desired look. Here are a couple ways to change up your backyard's landscaping and still try out trendy new designs. Transplant or plant new. Many people think that once a plant is in the ground it's there until the bitter end. This isn't always true, so do a little research to see what you can transplant. Some varieties can be moved very easily trees and shrubs being the most impactful on your backyard. There are...

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Backyard Games for Summer Gatherings

If you're setting up for an outdoor party, try out a few of these backyard games and grill recipes for Father's Day or any summer gathering. Check out these easy set-up outdoor games on Pinterest, including a few that could be moved indoors if the weather doesn't cooperate! Give the lawn a quick cut as a Father's Day gift and then let the games begin! If he'd rather spend the afternoon inside, serve up his favorite snacks while you're getting dinner ready on the grill! Looking for some new recipes? Give one of these Father's Day recipes from Food Network a try and enjoy the day!

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Patio Cover Shade Ideas

Several of our customers have created patio cover shade to make the most of their outdoor gathering spots. Each incorporated their pine or cedar pergolas in to their outdoor retreat to create a unique backyard design that extends their living space. Shown here are various sizes of our Big Kahuna pergola kit, both in freestanding and attached. Thank you to our customers for sharing photos of their New York pergola, New Jersey pergola, and Florida pergola. Great designs showing pergolas from pool deck to paver patio! Which of these patio cover shade ideas would work in your backyard design? Do you need something attached to your house or next to your backyard swimming pool? This attached cedar pergola in Florida is a 13x11 custom size pergola that one of our...

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Have a Favorite Pergola Photo to Share?

From time to time, customers submit favorite pergola photos of backyard patio projects including Pergola Depot pine or cedar pergola kits, and enter our Pergola of the Month customer contest by email or via Facebook. Pergola Depot customers submit their photos of the pergola they've assembled, and our followers choose their favorite. It's a great place to find new ideas for your own patio project! Results are posted on our Blog, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Customers can submit photos of their Pergola Depot pergolas any time. Here are results from a few past pergola photo entries. April 2017 Customer of the Month The Big Kahuna freestanding pine pergola March 2017 Customer of the Month The Big Kahuna freestanding pergola February 2017 Customer of the Month The...

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5 Super Tips for Backyard Graduation Party

Your backyard graduation party might be fast approaching, but there's still plenty of time to get your space shaped up for your guests! There are piles of blogs and articles dedicated solely to graduations, whether it's for kindergarten, middle school, high school, or college. Here are few that can help you with your planning. We grabbed a few simple top 5 super tips for your backyard graduation party that were gleaned from many resources like these ideas from The Cottage Market for everything from centerpieces to photo collages that will spiff up your party spot. Yard games and creative decorating tips in HGTV's article, and fun games, decorating, and food ideas including: Clothesline photo collages or balloon chandelier with photo anchors Yard games to delight any age Custom cakes and...

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7 DIY Outdoor Patio Cover Ideas For Various Space & Shade Needs

Transform your patio into a protected area where you can unwind and enjoy quality time with your loved ones. With our all-season DIY patio covers, you can easily add shade to your deck or backyard. Our pergolas come in various sizes and can even be equipped with a retractable canopy for ultimate flexibility. We even have a roofed pergola that is offered with optional metal roofing for maximum shade and beauty in your backyard! Whether freestanding or attached, our quality-built structures will enhance your outdoor space and provide year-round enjoyment! Achieve Maximum Shade with our DIY Patio Cover Kits Say goodbye to sweltering summer days and hello to cool comfort with our Big Kahuna pergola kit. Designed to provide ample shade, this is the perfect solution for protecting yourself and your loved...

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Top Trending Colors for Spring Outdoor Design

Spring is a time for all things new, and outdoor design is no exception. Color is an easy way to update an outdoor living space and tracking some of the top color trends is a fun way to spruce up your outdoor space for spring and summer festivities! The colors for this spring are trending in the neutral zone and offer many opportunities for subtle classic outdoor decorations. Top colors? This year the warm, taupe-y shades, such as taupe tone, warm white, greige, and dusty pink are all fan faves. If you're more a bold and bright decorator, go ahead and blend in those snazzy colors with the neutral tones for a pretty backyard setting. 5 Best Colors for Outdoor Patio Decorations Everything about the picks for this season invoke the feeling...

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Top Improvements to Get Your Home Ready to Sell

If you're getting your home ready to list on the Spring market, consider simple outdoor living area improvements. There are many cost effective ways to upgrade your livable space before the first potential buyer walks through your front door. When shopping for a new home, most buyers view the outdoor living area as one of their top priorities, and have certain requirements for that part of the property. Patios and decks connect us to the outdoors and add value to the house. One of the top outdoor home renovation projects under $5k is adding a wood deck. Why not add a pergola too? You may already have a deck, or this is a feature you can envision being a quick add. Either way, if you want to stand out from the...

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Simple Last-Minute Mother’s Day Ideas

Your plans don't have to be elaborate to make her day special. Last-minute Mother's Day ideas that top the list are brunch or dinner, a spa gift certificate, or plants for her garden. Take her to the movies or dinner to her favorite restaurant, or make her favorite dish or dessert at home! If you need some inspiration, check out dinner recipe ideas from Allrecipes.com. Another favorite is a gift certificate to a local spa for a day of relaxation on a day of her choosing. Anything handmade is also a treasure. Breakfast in bed, homemade bread, or choose one of these crafty ideas from Good Housekeeping. If she's an outdoor enthusiast, stop by your local landscaper and purchase a couple large potted plants that would adorn your patio, deck,...

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