Sa'iyda Shabazz is a freelance writer who lives in Los Angeles. She mostly writes about the intersections of race, sexuality, class, gender and parenting, as well as other lifestyle topics. Her work ...

A pergola added to a three-tier deck in 2020 provides perfect shade at the patio doors of this backyard oasis. With the barbecue tucked in next to a privacy wall it was the perfect setup — until the ...