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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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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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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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Pergola Depot Contributes to Navy Veteran’s Family Home Remodel

Pergola Depot recently contributed to U.S. Navy veteran's family home remodel by lending a hand with a “Military Makeover”, a TV show hosted by Montel Williams that provides free home remodels to deserving veterans and their families. The company was involved in renovating U.S. Navy veteran Chris Hixon’s family’s home. Follow along with the renovation updates on MilitaryMakeover.tv during the 10-episode series which premiered on the Lifetime network on Friday, February 14 at 0730 EST/PST. Hixon, a 27-year veteran who served in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield, lost his life early in February 2018 while defending the lives of students in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida. He was the athletic director and wrestling coach at MSDHS. He received military funeral honors before...

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Patio Pergola Plans for Outdoor Living Spaces

Pergola Plans for Your Outdoor Living Space

Looking for a simple way to make your pergola plans a reality without wading through dimensions and materials to purchase? Accomplish your backyard pergola dreams without getting lost in complicated drawings or wondering if you'll be able to find the right materials. Pre-cut and pre-drilled kits offer the best of both worlds! You can feel a sense of accomplishment that you get with a DIY project without the cutting & drilling! If your goal was to build your own pergola following wood pergola plans, you'll still have plenty of planning and assembling to do with a kit. We'll lay out some options and choices here, and you might just find that your outdoor living space plans can more quickly become a reality! Step 1, as you review your patio pergola plans,...

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Pergola vs Gazebo

There are many options when choosing an outdoor shade structure that also adds beauty to your backyard design. Two of the best choices for offering shade include pergolas and gazebos. Which is best for your space? Pergolas and gazebos both serve similar functions on a patio or in a backyard space. When you compare a pergola vs gazebo, you’ll see 3 main contrasts. The biggest difference is in the shape and overall appearance. Other variations for these popular outdoor structures are price and use. Choose which structure is right for your backyard, garden, or community space based on your style preference, budget, and available space. Top Variations in a Pergola vs Gazebo Pergolas are outdoor shade structures offered in a wide range of sizes that consist of vertical posts that support an overhead...

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Several Special Attached Pergola Ideas, Designs & Kits

Longing for a spot you can relax outside and spend time with friends and family? Attach a pergola to your house and you’ll have an instant outdoor room you can use 24x7. Think about how much more you’ll use your patio if it’s covered than left exposed to the elements. Let’s face it, most of us don’t spend enough time in the good ‘ole outdoors and the reason might be accessibility to a comfy spot. Attached pergola kits are actually one of those quick fixes to make the most out of the space you have and get that much-needed breath of fresh air right out your back door! A common misconception about building an outdoor room with a pergola is that you have to have a large space. Truth is,...

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Unique Pergola Designs for Outdoor Living

If you’re looking for something unique to improve your outdoor living space, consider these prefab pergola designs to make your space usable year-round. Pergolas add a design element that can expand your existing backyard area by virtually creating an extra room. Some of the newest pergola designs can be used to create an outdoor kitchen, expand your entertaining area, or make a simple secluded spot to relax. Whether you’re an old pro at planning and designing or a newbie on the DIY scene, we recommend starting with these 3 questions to get the ball rolling. How Will Your Outdoor Living Space Be Used? Are you trying to expand your usable backyard space by building an outdoor living room? Or simply just looking for a

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Several of the Best Backyard Shade Ideas & Solutions

Looking for backyard shade ideas you can add to your outdoor space for maximum protection from the elements? Is your patio sitting empty for many of the hot summer months because there's not enough shade? There are many types of structures you can add to cover your patio ranging from umbrellas to retractable awnings to pergola roof kits. But if you're looking for a more permanent structure that can withstand extreme weather conditions and create an inviting space, consider adding a wood pergola. Pergolas provide shade and can transform an exposed, sun drenched outdoor space into a cool, relaxing retreat. Where do you start? If you're a DIYer and would like to tackle the project yourself, start by figuring out the best size for your space. If you'd rather have someone...

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Top 5 Uses for a Pergola

The list of uses for a pergola is endless! Carport, patio cover, garden feature, patio shade. Are you trying to make your outdoor space usable year-round? Have you heard people talking about pergolas and gazebos and thinking this could be the answer? What is a pergola and what is a pergola used for? If you're new to the term "pergola", it's synonymous with the word "retreat" or "arbor" but can also be much more than that. They can transform a backyard in a new outdoor room. Pergola kits can create a lifestyle. In today's landscape design, pergolas have many purposes. They add function and style to backyards of any size, and are one of the easiest ways to build an outdoor retreat. If you're still wondering if this a possible solution...

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