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29Sep

Half Circle Pergola Designs: Curved Pergolas Offer a Variety of Unique Looks

Some half and quarter circle pergola designs use rafters of different lengths to create the curved look. I have a good friend who recently moved into a new house which already had a half circle, curved pergola in the backyard, and it is not exaggerating too much to say that she is obsessed with this pergola. It makes the yard look more elegant, and it creates an outdoor space which is perfect for sitting with a cocktail or a beer. If you want a unique structure in your yard or entryway, you may want to think outside the box–literally. While a...

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07Sep

Raised Garden Bed Hardware: Choose the Right Type for a Long-Lasting, Attractive Bed

Powder coated ornamental hardware will keep your project sturdy and beautiful without leaching chemicals into the soil. I have an aunt who used to follow a yearly tradition. Every spring, she’d spend a few days planting an herb garden in her backyard. Then, over the weeks that followed, she’d watch every last one of those plants wither. That’s not an unusual occurrence for gardeners. There’s no guarantee that your backyard is going to have soil that’s good enough to nurture young plants. In fact, I’ve been hearing that in places like Brooklyn, the soil is actually contaminated with lead and...

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25Aug

Gazebo Ideas for Hot Tubs: Add Privacy and Create a Spa-Like Space to Get Away

A gazebo or pergola over a hot tub can make it a private, relaxing place to spend time. Awhile back, I was floating around in a friend’s outdoor hot tub, and I saw that he and his wife had a problem. The wind was heavy, leaves kept falling into the water and they were worried the debris would wind up clogging their filter. It turns out they had been brainstorming gazebo ideas for hot tubs that would help solve this problem by giving their tub a bit more protection and them a bit more privacy. And I can understand this–hot tubs...

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03Aug

How to Add a Pergola to a Deck: Tips and Considerations

If you choose to add a pergola to your deck you’ll want to keep a few things in mind before and during the project. This past spring, my wife and I made the decision to transform our backyard into a more welcoming, aesthetically-pleasing environment that we could both enjoy and use for entertaining. In fact, it has been part of a larger DIY home improvement project that I’ve mentioned in a few other articles on the topics such as choosing decorative metal brackets for wood beams and how to choose between a gazebo and a pergola. So in one portion of the...

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11May

Choosing Decorative Metal Brackets for Wood Beams: Weather Resistant Pergola Hardware Ideas

Decorative metal brackets can take your pergola from plain to stylish. The pergola is the crowning feature of many backyard gardens. It gives your yard presence and a naturally beautiful area to relax and socialize in. On a summer day, it may even be your favorite thing about your home. Recently, while at a regular client’s house doing some deck work, I noticed that the connectors and ties on his pergola were stainless steel. The hardware looked unsightly, standing out like a sore thumb compared to his wood deck accented in black iron. He had been worried about using weak decorative ties...

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22Jan

Photo Gallery Architectural

ARCHITECTURAL Gables, Trusses, and Beams supported & constructed using OZCO’s Ornamental Wood Ties (OWT) hardware. To view this content, you need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.To do so, please follow these instructions. Loading... ...

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26Jun

You’ve Got Mail, We’ve Got Mailbox Project Plans

Add a unique touch and curbside appeal to your yard by building your very own mailbox post! Not only do we offer two stylish mailbox project plans, but they are designed according to the US postal service mailbox specifications, so each will work perfectly with just about any mailbox. Now your biggest decision will be what style of plans and hardware will you choose? Take your pick, build it and enjoy!

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08Jun

Project Plans: Build a Multipurpose Outdoor Space

Every backyard or gathering space can be fully utilized by building multipurpose structures. Whether it is a Deck and Pergola combination to create a solid usable space and shade. Or perhaps you have an area by the pool that would be better-taken advantage of with a Cabana or Pool Equipment Shed off of a Covered Patio area for plants and to gather under for parties. Maybe you are in need of both a covered area for rainy days and just a bit shade on the sunny ones, our Pergola Pavilion combo structures are just what you are looking for.

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