Porches & Decks

Pergola Benefits: 5 Ways this Outdoor Structure Can Increase Your Home’s Worth

Transforming your backyard into an oasis of relaxation and entertainment is made easy with a custom-built pergola! Discover the benefits, styles and value of elegant pergolas in today’s blog.

white custom built pergola attached to the back of a home over a porch area

beige pergola for shade over small patio area with blue outdoor furniture underneath

Pergolas for Shade: 4 ways to Add Shade to Your Vinyl Pergola This Summer

We’re exploring 4 genius ways to use your pergola for shade, as well as where to find the most reliable pergolas and accessories online…

Vinyl vs. Aluminum Railings: What’s the Best Material for Outdoor Railings?

There’s no place like home and the right railing can help you to keep your entryway safe and stylish for years to come. There are many options on the market, but perhaps the hardest choice is which material to pick—vinyl vs. aluminum railings.

best railing material for outdoor porch

white vinyl pergola over pool and outdoor kitchen

Pool Pergolas for a Backyard Resort Feel

A pergola can provide a shady spot to relax and escape the summer heat, and it can also be a beautiful addition to your pool area. Not sure where to start? Here are five poolside pergola ideas to inspire you.

Why You Need a No-Maintenance Pergola

The combination of beauty and practicality are why no-maintenance pergolas are rapidly becoming the most popular pergola on the market! See styles here.

Maintenance free pergola with curtains

wooden deck and vinyl railing deck in fall

Maintenance-Free Railings: Decks & Porches

If you’re like most homeowners, every upgrade you make to your property should make it more beautiful looking and more convenient to own. That means replacing the old with the new!

5 Most Popular Deck Railing Styles

What good is a beautiful deck or porch when it’s undermined with an outdated railings? Not only is a beaten-up railing system an eyesore, but it is also much more likely to fail as a safety feature as well.

Balcony railing style with white spindles

Residential pergola used over deck

5 Backyard Pergola Ideas

These in-demand outdoor accessories transform your deck, the middle of your yard, or other backyard spaces. Check out these 5 creative pergola uses & find the one that matches your backyard dreams.

Our #1 Pick for Best Pergola Type

The two most common types of pergolas you’ll see in our area are wooden and vinyl pergolas. But what is the best pergola type for your backyard, deck, garden, patio, or driveway? Find out now and get pricing!

Best pergola type displayed in local backyard

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