POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Pergolas have post supports and open frameworks, and often come with retractable sunshades that you can ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Pergolas shade owners from the sun’s harsh ultraviolet rays and enclosed styles can keep you dry during ...

Probably more people have seen them than can name them, those simple, graceful garden buildings featuring vertical columns and an open array of slats overhead, all of it sometimes wreathed in vines ...

Enjoying the outdoors in San Antonio’s summer is brutally hard unless there’s something providing relief from the sun beating down. There are a range of products to throw some shade, from ...

Learn how to build a pergola with these step-by-step designs for shade in your yard, your garden or over your deck. Bountiful sunshine makes our gardens grow, but all living things need a little shade ...

If price has been the only thing standing between you and a shaded, stylish backyard, Wayfair’s 4-day flash sale might be the excuse you’ve been waiting for to upgrade your space. Through the end of ...

A thoughtfully positioned shade sail can be the epicentre of your outdoor space – guaranteed to impress guests if you’re planning on taking your hosting al fresco skills to the next level this summer ...

Pergolas are an easy backyard upgrade that can turn your simple backyard setup into a personal oasis. Often freestanding (important if you’ve got an HOA like I do), pergolas are a stylish and ...