A main house’s patio uses a wall of the property’s secondary unit to help create a private outdoor living space

Large sliding glass doors connect a pergola-covered terrace with a kitchen and great room in Seattle

Top off your patio with a chic cover to protect guests from wind, sun and summer showers

Learn how to plan for a covered outdoor structure, what features are available to you, how much it will cost and more

Protect yourself and your deck from the blazing sun with umbrellas, cloth, built structures — or nature's perfect shading solution

Amish-milled lumber and local bluestone set off a focal-point fireplace beautifully in this comfy outdoor living space

Think beyond gabled or flat. A dramatic roof tops off a stunning home exterior in style

A landscape designer helps a retired couple transform their large rooftop into a gorgeous multifunctional retreat

A pergola made from western red cedar shelters visitors poolside at this New York retreat

A Douglas fir and metal pergola offers shelter from the hot sun on this scenic California property