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 ...

Retractable-roof pergolas can provide the best of both worlds in outdoor living -- sunshine when you want it and shade when you don't. By creating a space that feels like an outdoor room, a ...

With pros and cons to both, deciding between a custom or pre-built pergola boils down your specific priorities, such as ...

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 ...

Awnings and pergolas are outdoor structures designed to provide shelter from the sun or rain. The difference between them is that an awning is attached to the house while a pergola is a more permanent ...