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Pergola Depot Awarded Best Of Houzz 2017

We're pleased to announce that Pergola Depot has been awarded "Best Of Customer Service" on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. Best Of Houzz awards are chosen by the more than 40 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than one million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals. This is Pergola Depot's third Best Of Houzz award, following on from our 2015 and 2016 awards for Customer Service. We love our customers and very much appreciate all of the customer reviews we've received, and being recognized for the attention to quality that is so important to our team at Pergola Depot. Thank you to our fabulous customers for making this achievement possible for us! The Best Of Houzz is awarded...

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Solid Wood Patio Cover Provides Shade

If you're lucky enough to be sitting in one of the sunniest spots in the lower 48 for winter sunshine, you might consider a solid wood patio cover to provide some shady relief from the afternoon heat. Historical national weather data shows that these 5 states rank in the top 10 for # of days of sunshine during those bleak winter months: Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, and Texas. This Arizona pergola kit shows off a beautiful way to incorporate the pool area including a poolside bar and custom stonework. Sometimes it's hard to decide how to create shade and incorporate a patio cover. Here are steps to walk you through choosing one of our pergolas as your patio cover. How to Order a Solid Wood Patio Cover...

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Best Backyard Structure Wood Type for Severe Weather

Did you ever wonder what the best backyard structure wood type is if you live where the weather can be severe? Cedar is one of the best choices for wooden structures designed to withstand various types of severe weather. Pine is an excellent choice of wood also. Our pergola kits are made out of wood types that work very well for a sturdy outdoor structure - western red cedar and pressure treated pine. Here's a quick comparison of the two wood types. Western Red Cedar is a beautiful light amber color. It has a wonderfully appealing fragrance that adds another dimension to its qualities. Western red cedar is also highly resistant to decay, which makes it great for outdoor use. It is lightweight with close, even grain. It is...

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Five Tips for a Party-Ready Pergola

Top five party-ready pergola tips to get your patio and pergola ready for a New Year's celebration are centered around making one of your favorite spaces your go-to spot before the ball drops at midnight. Courtesy of our fabulous customers, we've gathered a couple photos taken in warm and cold climates, so even if your temps might be inching toward (or below) freezing you can still enjoy time under your pergola! 1. Build a fire in your fire pit for some added warmth 2. Add a dining table or comfy couches to enjoy your outdoor area 3. Soften the evening look with string lights or tiki torches 4. Set up an area to watch the big game or your favorite countdown to midnight 5. Create a sitting area with plenty of space for your...

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Pergolas Designed for Year-round Enjoyment

Pergolas can be enjoyed 12 months out of the year if you live in a warmer climate like Florida without a lot of add-ons. But if you live in a climate that sees colder temps, you could consider placing it over a hot tub. Examples of customer pergolas shown here offer designs for year-round enjoyment, including a Florida pergola, a Michigan pergola, a Pennsylvania pergola, and a Nebraska pergola. Related Topics: When's the Best Season to Complete Your Patio Design?

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How to Incorporate Attached Cedar Pergola into Patio Design

You've got your patio planned, and materials chosen, and the project almost complete. Last feature of your patio design you'd like is a patio cover for your dining area. One customer incorporated this into their design by adding a cedar attached pergola to off the doorway that exits to their backyard patio. This design allowed for a little extra space on the end nearest the grill. This particular pergola is a Big Kahuna attached pergola kit made out of cedar. This design also incorporates another sitting area around an outdoor firepit. Fire features are another favorite design element that you can add to extend the use of your patio well into the cooler months. Outdoor fireplaces range from a DIY fire pit you can build out of leftover pavers from...

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Outdoor Dining Tips

Hosting Thanksgiving this year and in search of some outdoor dining tips? If you live where it's warm enough to entertain on your patio (or you're braving the cooler temps), a couple quick tips to consider: Keep it simple and make a buffet table inside to keep the food warm; Use small side tables for appetizers and desserts; Prep sides and bake desserts a day early; Assign the jobs of greeter and turkey carver to a family member to lessen the pressure in the moments before dinner is served. If it's not toasty warm outdoors for serving the feast, you can use your outdoor room as an extra gathering spot for guests to retreat from the hustle and bustle of the kitchen! Decorations? A few simple ways (from DigsDigs) to add those 

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Customer Showcase of Attached and Freestanding Pergolas

Our customers located in California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Texas provided a showcase of our Big Kahuna freestanding pergola and our Big Kahuna attached pergola. Photos offer ideas on how to design your outdoor patio as well as placement of a patio pergola. Examples shown are a variety here of customers' wood pergola kits in pine and cedar, attached and freestanding. Thank you to our valued customers for submitting their fabulous photos of their pergola projects coast to coast! Related topics: How to Transform Your Patio with a Wall Mounted Pergola

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South Dakota Pergola Project

Our South Dakota pergola customer was a favorite photo by our blog followers, who shared photos of their custom Fedora Pergola Kit. They also added paver bases and wall which added a nice touch to this South Dakota pergola design! We welcome photos of Pergola Depot pergola projects from states coast to coast. South Dakota Pergola Designs This custom Fedora pergola kit is a popular choice for South Dakota and other locations across the U.S. It's fun to see designs from a wide variety of locations and backyard retreats. If you have photos you'd like to share from your pergola project, feel free to submit new photos of your Pergola Depot pergola project any time! Our readers love to see pergola projects from all locations and at various points during your...

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