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A pergola is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your backyard into your own little retreat. There are shady cantilever umbrellas and practical pop-up canopy tents for more mobile shade, but pergolas ...

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The outdoor living room trend is on the rise, with cozy furnishings trending. Here are some clever ways HGTV stars have used curtains in their outdoor designs.