A wooden pergola should be stained and sealed to prevent damage caused by water and sunlight.

DEAR TIM: I need to build a pergola to separate a small patio from my driveway. I’m trying to create a privacy screen and as much shade as possible. The issue is I have only a tiny strip of ...

Q: I need to build a pergola to separate a small patio from my driveway. I'm trying to create a privacy screen and as much shade as possible. The issue is I have only a tiny strip of ground to ...

While this weathered pergola looks challenging to build, you should think of the job like eating an elephant. Pachyderms are best eaten one bite at a time. (Tribune Content Agency) ...

A pergola is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your backyard into your own little retreat. There are shady cantilever umbrellas and practical pop-up canopy tents for more mobile shade, but ...