One of the best ways to give your backyard and hot tub a major upgrade is with a DIY pergola. Pergolas offer much-needed privacy from neighbors, without making a space feel blocked off from nature.

Carefully consider how much you want to spend because the sky’s the limit, especially if you opt to have a pergola or gazebo ...

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