Most of the suggestions on the web refer to using the jigsaw for cutting patterns. It is the ideal choice for this work as some patterns are intricate with arcs and what not. What you could do with the jigsaw is use your template as a guide. If your arcs or curves are simple enough…
Just like that, as if overnight, it’s 70 and sunny in Connecticut! Dust off your outdoor furniture, pour some rosé, and get in the mood for summer with a few of our favorite porches. This home is situated on a sloping piece of land, so the porch is elevated, providing sweeping views of the Long…
Glowing lanterns. Shimmering buckets. Twinkling spheres. Flickering ice. Warm your Christmas home with these four fresh ways to add holiday light. [MUSIC] A pergola or any outdoor structure, like an over hang or lamp post. Benefits from a bit of holiday handiwork. For lighting, run an imperfect outline around the pergola rather than wrapping the…
5, 000 New York City francophiles, decked head-to-toe in all white, descended upon the Wagner Park waterfront in Battery Park City last night for the city’s sixth installment of Diner en Blanc. Last night’s warm and breezy weather was a pleasant change from the heat and humidity of last year’s fete. The high profile event,…
Pergolas and arches have long been used successfully in garden design to provide strong vertical elements. Their purpose has usually been twofold: to frame views and openings, and to provide welcome shade over areas set aside for entertaining and relaxation. Covered by climbing plants, pergolas can form cool retreats in shaded walkways and arbors. Since…
Wall Pergola has the same elegant design as the original Trex Pergola, and can be custom manufactured to fit over just about any entryway or window on your home. Whether you’re looking to add some dimension to the front of your garage or a little shelter while you pause to unlock your door, Wall Pergola…
Instead of building a free-standing, 4-poster Pergola, I attached one side directly to the house. There are various Pergola design types and shapes. Simply Google for “pergola” images and decide which design you like best, or combine design ideas together (as I did). Couple things to consider: A: Is your Pergola more for decorative purposes…
English Inn, located in the peaceful countryside of Eaton Rapids near Lansing, Michigan, offer two picturesque outdoor wedding ceremony locations. Also View: Pergola on the Grand: Situated along the lovely wooded banks of the Grand River, our beautiful Pergola offers the ultimate venue for a perfect outdoor ceremony. Surrounded by a breathtaking garden and twinkling…
You have a tree? And access to scrap wood and long rope? That’s all you need for this insanely easy DIY from A Beautiful Mess. It uses the same design concept as the very earliest swings—just a seat strung up from a tree limb. If you don’t have a yard or a sturdy tree, you…
In fact, the first reference to a pergola dated back to the 1640s during the late Medieval period when builders created tunnels or pathways made from wood shoots bound together to form arches with woven plants and green growth, according to Fifthroom.com. “(Pergolas) have been around for awhile but with the internet’s help, it has…