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Get advice on outdoor structure design and planning, including building gazebos and arbors, laying paths and walkways, and choosing outdoor lanterns

Building a Great Gazebo

Whether custom designed or built from a kit, a backyard pavilion provides a perfect place to unwind.… more

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FENCES & WALLS

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Roger Cook and homeowner putting some finishing touches on a timber retaining wall

How to Build a Timber Retaining Wall

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TRELLISES & PERGOLAS

pyramid trellis installed in a beautiful yard filled with plants and flowers

Weekend Remodel: How to Build a Pyramid Trellis

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MAILBOXES

Wall-Mount Mailboxes

More MAILBOXES:: How to Replace a Mailbox; How to Build a Paneled Mailbox Post; Decorative Mailbox Posts; Mailboxes for Snow Country; Post-Mount Mailboxes; Mailboxes

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MORE OUTDOOR STRUCTURES

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Weekend Remodel: How to Build an Arbor Bench

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Outdoor Structures Tip

"Use gates and garden arches to transition from public to private areas or frame a view when landscaping. They also encourage you to pause so you can enjoy your surroundings."
— TOH reader Maria Hasenecz, Lancaster, PA

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