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How To Keep Bugs Away From Your Pergola & Patio

Adding a pergola to your yard is a great way to enjoy nature and create a gathering place for friends and family — as long as you're also keeping insects away. When bugs invade your outdoor space, it can bring fun and relaxation to a screeching halt. So, what's a homeowner to do? We'll share a few tried-and-true methods on how to keep bugs away from your patio, pergola, porch and other outdoor living spaces. Once we've dispensed with the pests, we'll show you how Pergola Depot can turn your backyard into an entertainment hub with a beautiful, affordable wood pergola kit.   What Keeps Bugs Away? It's an age-old problem. When the weather is fine, you want to invite family and friends over for a backyard get-together. But it's the uninvited guests...

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What Do Homebuyers Want? The Best Outdoor Amenities That Buyers Love

If you're thinking about selling your house in the next few years, you'll want to consider the question, "What do homebuyers want?" Near the top of that list are outdoor amenities and an outdoor living area that provides lots of options. Building a space to entertain family and friends is important for today's modern living. Homes with outdoor living spaces appeal to buyers who want to maximize their backyard uses. In this article, we'll look at the top ideas for outdoor amenities and how pergolas can be the perfect complement to exterior living spaces.   Outdoor Living Trends Smart home sellers know the benefits of keeping up with the top outdoor living trends. A majority of real estate professionals cite an outdoor kitchen as the feature that's most attractive to homebuyers. The design...

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How To Live Large with a Small Backyard Setup: Inspired Small Outdoor Living Space Ideas To Create an Oasis in Your Yard

Just because you have a small backyard setup doesn't mean you can't have a gorgeous space to entertain and enjoy the great outdoors. If you are wondering what to do with a small backyard space, we'll share some of our favorite outdoor living ideas for small backyards to turn those small backyard spaces into useful and beautiful places. This article will share a number of innovative ideas to help turn your cramped yard into a dreamy outdoor oasis — and it all starts with a stunning small pergola from Pergola Depot.   Create Rooms in Your Small Backyard: Set Up Zones A great way to maximize your small backyard setup is to set up "rooms." Defining your small backyard spaces into specific zones with defined edges makes them...

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How to Winterize a Pergola: Tips for Winterizing Pergolas

Even if it's winter, a pergola needs a little bit of love. We know that in the spring, summer and fall, you'll spend a lot of time outdoors enjoying your pergola. In the winter (for those of you in one of the cooler winter climate or snowbelt states), you're probably going to spend fewer waking hours outside, but you'll still want to make sure your pergola is protected. But how can you help safeguard it from frigid temps, harsh winds and snowy weather? Keep reading to find out how to protect pergola kits in the winter. Keep in mind that sometimes the best time to get it ready for winter protection is in the summer!   Can You Leave a Pergola Up in Winter? When you winter-proof the patio or your backyard,...

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Homeowner’s Guide to Restoring Cedar and Pressure-Treated Pine Pergolas

Transform your weathered outdoor wood pergola into a stunning centerpiece with our experts at Pergola Depot. Whether it's a neglected relic begging for renovation, or a new addition requiring maintenance, cedar and pine pergolas are easily restored with regular care and attention. In our comprehensive guide, we'll show you the straightforward steps to revive your beleaguered pergola. Let's turn that eyesore into an asset to be proud of. In this article, we will provide advice for restoring a cedar or pressure-treated pine pergola. We'll go over the various steps to turning a weathered eyesore into a pergola you can be proud of once again.     How To Restore an Outdoor Wood Pergola In order to keep the natural splendor and structural stability of pine or cedar pergolas, regular maintenance of outdoor wooden...

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Pergola Flooring Ideas to Create a Beautiful Outdoor Living Space

So, you've made the exciting decision to install a pergola and you're looking for pergola flooring ideas? Congratulations! Now you can start planning how to enhance your pergola to create your dream living space and make your backyard your favorite room of the house! Choosing the right pergola flooring is important for complementing the overall look and feel of your new pergola and your home. What type of outdoor flooring options are there? This article will cover some of the most popular pergola flooring ideas to create a good foundation for your new pergola. Compare your choices and your consider replacing your current outdoor flooring if it makes the space more appealing and functional.   17x20 Big Kahuna on Slate Pavers What Is Pergola Flooring? A pergola is an open-air outdoor structure that is...

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How to Winterize a Pergola

It's no secret that the general purpose of a pergola is to provide a comfortable oasis that is exclusive to you and your guests. When the weather is sunny and warm, these structures are excellent for relaxing with a good book and nice glass of wine, and for hosting football watch parties or barbecues with the family. But can you use a pergola in winter? And how do you winterize a pergola? As soon as the temperatures begin to drop and you receive the winter season's first snowfall, you may be tempted to retire the pergola until spring. While this is understandable, don't miss out on making lasting memories year-round — learn how to winterize a pergola from the pros at Pergola Depot!   Benefits of Using a Winter Pergola We get it...

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Pergola Maintenance Tips for Summer Months

Pergola maintenance is not something that you probably think much about. But if you want your pergola to last, you'll need to add some basic upkeep and cedar wood care to your annual backyard garden maintenance list. So how much maintenance does a pergola require? Thankfully pergolas are pretty self-sufficient structures and don't require much care. They are similar to outdoor furniture maintenance, on a slightly bigger scale. Keeping a pergola looking like new will only add a couple of hours to your summer home maintenance. This article will go over some of the most important pergola maintenance steps to take during the summer months to ensure that your pergola will last for many years.   Do's and Don'ts of Pergola Maintenance As with any home décor item, a pergola needs to be...

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Pergola vs. Gazebo vs. Arbor: What’s the Difference?

A beautiful outdoor space that can provide a space for outdoor dining and relaxation in the shade is one of the best additions you can bring to any home. Outdoor structures such as arbors, pergolas and gazebos can all elevate a backyard and make it feel like your own personal and private escape. Deciding between the three patio structure styles? Comparing an arbor vs. pergola vs. gazebo can help you decide. If you're updating your backyard space and think that you'd like to add one of these structures, you might be wondering what exactly is the difference between a pergola and a gazebo and where an arbor fits into all of it. While there are certainly similarities between a pergola vs. gazebo or arbor, there are more differences that separate them...

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Vegetable and Flower Raised Garden Bed Ideas for Cedar Planters

Have you heard of the old saying, "carrots love tomatoes"? According to this phrase, growing these two vegetables together will increase the yield of both. This same principle applies to flowering plants too. Certain combinations not only look better, but the plants also stay healthier. Grouping together plants with similar needs will keep your raised flower bed blooming and vegetable garden producing all season long. If you're interested in getting your garden growing, read more to discover how to maximize your space with garden box ideas for gorgeous blooms and higher yields. Companion Planting Guide for Raised Garden Boxes This is the basic concept of companion planting, a gardening concept that has been around since the dawn of agriculture. The right raised bed companion planting garden layout will help your garden flourish! Scientists...

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