Sa'iyda Shabazz is a freelance writer who lives in Los Angeles. She mostly writes about the intersections of race, sexuality, class, gender and parenting, as well as other lifestyle topics. Her work ...

Awnings and pergolas are outdoor structures designed to provide shelter from the sun or rain. The difference between them is that an awning is attached to the house while a pergola is a more permanent ...

With a simple outdoor grill and a few benches, you already have a basic backyard perfect for cookouts and get-togethers. But if you really want to design the perfect patio, pergolas are almost ...