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Winter Staycation Ideas

When you think of a winter outdoor retreat or winter staycation ideas, what comes to mind? A great way to take a break from the last minute holiday shopping and excitement if you can't venture too far from home is to find a nearby trail or park, take a neighborhood stroll or bike ride, or relax and enjoy the backyard retreat you spent all that time creating this summer. If you're planning to take a First Day Hike when 2018 arrives, maybe you can do a preview hike of the location you've scoped out for January 1. For a coast-to-coast listing, Stateparks.org is a good resource showing parks from Maine to California who are hosting guided hikes on New Year's Day, or you can search your state's department of...

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Festive Backyard Christmas Party Ideas & Holiday Decoration Tips

While you may be dreaming of a white Christmas, if you live in a spot on the map where real snowflakes won't be a reality, at least you can have a backyard holiday party to share the highlights of the year without getting frostbite! Or if you do live where the forecast calls for chilly temps and you don't mind the cold, make a plan to have your party outdoors and stock up on firewood. Just be sure to have your guests dress warm, and plan to huddle around the fireplace, or invest in some outdoor heaters to keep everyone cozy underneath your outside pergola. If you're in a warmer climate, this is the perfect time to put your new open air space to use. Lawn games and...

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Outdoor Pergola & Patio Decorations for Your Home

Looking for some simple outdoor patio decorations for the upcoming holidays? Make a fresh wreath, dust off that old toboggan and skates, and invest in some string lights for your pergola! Use what you have or find something new this year, but keep in mind that decorations can be flashy - or subtle. If you spend as much time outdoors as you do inside, make your space a warm and welcoming place to be. Design techniques can be very elaborate, or as simple as spending an afternoon out on the back deck or covered patio.

Quick Install Outdoor Patio Decor

If you’re limited on time for decorating this year, here are a few outdoor patio décor ideas you can install in a snap! Lean that antique sled you have tucked away in...

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Most Inviting Colors for Front Door and Patio Decorations

One surefire (and easy!) way to liven up your entryway is to welcome visitors with a new splash of color on your front door! If you're getting ready to change your seasonal wreath, now might be the perfect time to pick your paint. Then you can finalize your theme for your patio decorations.

Inviting Colors for Seasonal Patio Decorations

Borrowing some great visuals on paint jobs for your front porch from DIY Network's 28 inviting colors to paint a front door pictures, you're sure to find a color scheme that you can tie in with your favorite wreath for the season, as well as any time during the year. Pick colors that you like for your climate, and that'll work during winter, spring, summer, or fall if you don't want to...

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Easy and Elegant Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

Thanksgiving decor ideas might be the last thing on your list. But if you've already made that last trip to the grocery store for the feast, you may be working on finishing touches. Try some of these easy and elegant decorating tips from Good Housekeeping or create your own design! Ranging from simple to elaborate, many of these materials you could probably find around the house for those last minute details. If not, think outside the box and incorporate the existing colors and features of your dining area in to your own custom creation. Designs could be harvest-inspired, rustic, or bright and tropical.

Decor Ideas for Thanksgiving Celebrations

Another article that may provide ideas or inspiration for your Thanksgiving table is from HGTV. Centerpieces can be anything from fresh fruit, to...

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How to Use Your Outdoor Kitchen for Easy Fall Entertaining

Outdoor kitchen cooking areas create a space for easy fall entertaining in one of your favorite spaces, your outdoor kitchen! Whether you're gathering for a football game or relaxing under a starlit night, your open-air kitchen will be the favorite gathering spot this fall! An outdoor dining room and cooking area can be created as simple as moving your grill out under your pergola. Take it up a notch and create a countertop with built-ins for cooking, refrigeration, or dining.

Top Outdoor Kitchen Features for Entertaining During the Fall

Top outdoor kitchen features are seating along a built-in bar and outdoor prep stations. You can prepare your favorite seasonal recipes during any season if you have a covered area. Incorporate this cooking area into your pool deck to expand the list of...

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Pool Shade Structure Ideas That Stand Out

Want to make a splash with your neighborhood pool party? Maybe this is the year to look at pool shade structures to finish off your patio. Pool shade structures can be anything from a portable umbrella over a sturdy picnic table to a cedar or pine pergola with stylish seating. If you have an expansive area to fill, a larger 6 post pergola could provide the extra coverage you're looking for. Creating more shade around your pool deck with a pergola kit can range from something simple like a 10x10 attached pine pergola to a 20x20 freestanding cedar pergola. If you're opting for a covered pergola kit to complete your space and you're looking for a DIY pergola, read on! The following comparison shows options for the best...

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How to Transform Your Patio with a Wall Mounted Pergola

In the world of outdoor structures that enhance your outdoor living area such as a wooden pergola, there are two types - a wall mounted pergola and a free standing pergola. Also known as attached pergolas in our industry, a wall mounted pergola can transform your patio into a comfortable lounging area to host a your next dinner party right out your back door. When it's attached to the wall, there are two posts in a standard size pergola like a 12x14 attached. As you can see, it's a great way create a space outside to relax by an outdoor fireplace, grill your favorite meal, or just lounge around and enjoy the fresh air during your time off. Attached pergola kits are a great patio cover...

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Creative Ways for Building Patio Shade

Patio shade is incredibly important year-round in states like Arizona, Florida, Nevada and New Mexico. These top 20 sunniest states for sunny day frequency need shade in summer and well into the winter months. Creative ways to build patio shade include adding lots of shade trees, retractable canopies or shade sails, or constructing a pergola. Pergolas offer a nice balance of shade and sunlight to your backyard retreat. A solid wood pergola can enhance your outdoor living by creating a space where you can escape those sunny rays year-round, but still see glimpses of filtered light. Do you live where you need extra patio shade?

How to Create Extra Patio Shade

If you're in one of the top 20 sunniest states or simply want to expand your outdoor room, adding a...

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Pergola Project Reveal

This before and after pergola project shows an easy way to update your existing patio simply by replacing your pergola! Other customer project photos show a poolside pergola build and how they created a perfect spot to relax year-round.

Pergola Project Reveal in Colorado

These photos were shared with us from a Colorado pergola customer, and it shows a beautiful improvement to their patio. Shows a simple update you can make just by updating your deck and pergola!

Other Pergola Projects

We wanted to re-share this customer's blogpost from past pergola projects, because it captures perfectly the serenity they've created with their pergola, furniture, and other design elements to create a peaceful outdoor living area. We're thankful for our customers and love to see their before, during, and after photos. Although pergola projects vary...

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