Outdoor

Pergolas can be used to provide excellent shade when they're positioned properly, which in turn can help reduce heat in homes and lower power...

If you're planning to do any evening entertaining at all, safe and effective pergola lighting is a big deal. Find out how best to...

Depending on what sort of pergola you're planning, how big it is and what materials you plan on using, cost and price can vary...

The size of the pergola you choose to build will have a direct bearing not just on its need to support itself, but may...

The shape and design of your pergola will affect how strong it is, and how effective it is at providing shade, shelter and comfort....

Pergolas aren't the most complicated structures, but there's still plenty of method and common-sense that needs to be applied to get them right. Learn...

Done right, a pergola can improve the look of your home, and provide some very strategic shading and a great spot to entertain. Here's...

Living in a bushfire-prone area doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy outdoor living—but it does mean your deck or pergola must meet strict construction standards. These rules are in place to help minimise the risk of damage during a bushfire and improve the safety of your home.

Using recycled timber for your decking offers an excellent way to reduce your environmental footprint, and to make use of well seasoned wood with...