Posts Tagged ‘Pergolas’
6 Tips for Making Your Outdoor Living Space Look Like a Natural Extension of Your Home
One of the best ways to extend the size of your home is by having an outdoor living space. Besides creating a place to relax and enjoy nature, an outdoor living area is an ideal place to entertain guests. When planning your outdoor space, it’s important that it goes with your interior living area. Here…
Read More11 Decorative and Functional Ways to Use Worthington Fiberglass Columns
11 Decorative and Functional Ways to Use Worthington Fiberglass Columns Worthington Millworks’ architectural fiberglass and architectural FRP fiberglass columns are among the best American-made quality columns available. Fiberglass columns have increased in popularity over the last several years due to the many advantages they have compared to traditional wood columns.
Read More12 Ways to Make Your New Pergola Even More Enjoyable
A pergola is a beautiful, lightweight outdoor structure designed to offer partial shade while blending into the natural beauty of a garden. It is traditionally made of four posts supporting an open lattice of crossbeams that create an elegant, pointed appearance along the top. These pointed crossbeams are what give the pergola its name, referring…
Read MoreA Guide on How to Build the Perfect Trellis for Stunning Outdoor Decor
A trellis is a functional and visually pleasing architectural structure which supports and displays climbing plants. It is a frame made of intersecting pieces of a durable material. Climbing plants require a trellis to grow in the garden without the support of trees or fences. Here is how to create a trellis that will make your…
Read MoreFour Backyard Uses for Decorative Fiberglass Columns
Fiberglass columns have an incredible number of uses and every home can use columns in a different way. The potential uses of columns in your home depend on the architecture, style, and where you would like to put them. However, indoors and porches aren’t the only places you can put columns. You can also use…
Read MoreYour Ultimate Guide on How to Build a Pergola on an Existing Deck
Constructing a pergola on an existing deck can greatly enhance your outdoor living space. The process of building a pergola on a deck versus directly on the ground has significant differences. The main obstacle to overcome when it comes to building a pergola on an existing deck is the fact that instead of anchoring the…
Read More7 Millwork Renovation Projects
Renovation projects often enhance curb appeal while increasing property values. Others preserve a historic structure for future generations. Sometimes, the replacement of aging architectural elements also addresses safety concerns.
Read More6 Questions to Ask Before Building Your Entrance System
The first impression is fundamental because it creates a lasting impression. Your home’s entry should offer a great first impression because it commands the attention of visitors, neighbors, and even the marketplace. Entrance systems not only provide your home with security and protection against unauthorized access but also add a touch of beauty and elegance…
Read MoreTop Reasons to “Enclose” Your Grilling Patio with a Pergola
Cooking outdoors is a great way to get out of the kitchen and out in the fresh air. Plus, nothing tastes better than a perfectly grilled steak, juicy hamburger, or kabobs. The only problem is that you can’t always use your grilling patio because of the weather. Some days the sun’s just too intense. Other…
Read More4 Architectural Features You Could Use for Building a Covered Walkway to a Detached Garage
A century ago, detached garages were common. Although today most people have their garage as part of their house, an increasing number of homeowners are converting their garages into offices or bedrooms and building separate, detached garages. Besides giving your house more living space, a detached garage can make your home more secure from intruders. This…
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