People often look to various structures to add height and visual interest to outdoor spaces. Homeowners will likely come across structures like arbors, gazebos, pergolas and even trellises as they ...

A pergola enhances a front entry at a home near Langley on Whidbey Island. Many of these structures are being upgraded with lighting and retractable shades to cover outdoor entertainment areas.

Trying to decide between building a pergola or a gazebo in your backyard? This quick video breaks down the key differences — ...

"Different pergolas have different wind ratings with a typical range being between 70-100 miles per hour," he notes. "However, it can vary as much as 50 to 130 mph or more depending on installation." ...

Both landscape-design structures support climbing plants, she said, but pergolas are more elaborate and help shade entire outdoor spaces.

This Oct. 19, 2018 photo shows a pergola used to enhance a front entry at a home near Langley, Wash. Many of these structures are being upgraded with lighting and retractable shades to cover ...