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 ...

A pergola is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your backyard into your own little retreat. There are shady cantilever umbrellas and practical pop-up canopy tents for more mobile shade, but pergolas ...

A pergola is a great way to dress up your outdoor space and provide shade on a sun-washed patio or deck. Many homeowners opt to build a pergola from a kit rather than from scratch. A pergola kit ...