Finally, pergolas are much more expensive to buy and install than patio covers, so they're not always an option if money is tight. You will almost always need a permit to build a patio cover ...

This sweet corner pergola by @creativityjinks is the perfect fit for their small backyard patio. Along with a bench ... If ...

Clear all the vegetation in the location of the pergola or, if being sited on a patio, remove the paving where the uprights will be. Level the site if the ground is uneven. Measure the area of ...