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Photo by Ross Van Pelt<br />
Photo by Ross Van Pelt<br />
The options for outdoor gatherings have exploded over the past<br />
several years. Simple decks or patios have been replaced with threeand<br />
sometimes four-season rooms complete with built-in heaters,<br />
large screen televisions, cooktops, refrigerators, dishwashers and<br />
more. Retractable screens keep bugs at bay. Often there are distinctly<br />
separate living and eating areas, large enough to entertain a crowd.<br />
Or, weather permitting, you might want to move a touch farther<br />
out into the yard and enjoy the open-air elegance of your pergola.<br />
Even when they’re not in use, pergolas add an attractive architectural<br />
touch to your home. Their inviting presence lures your family<br />
and guests out for a cozy conversation beneath the moon, or sun<br />
if you get an early start. Pergolas can be freestanding or attached<br />
to your home. Typically, they are open to the elements but shades<br />
can add protection, trellises can add privacy. Some even come with<br />
retractable roofs. ➻<br />
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