by Kathy Moran From their origins as rooftop structures, used mainly for observation, to their present status, gazebos have taken many forms. Throughout their colorful history, they have been known as summerhouses, screen houses, kiosks, pavilions, pergolas, arbors, grottos, and pagodas. The word ‘gazebo’ first appeared in the 1752 book, New Designs for Chinese Temples,’ by architect William Halfpenny. Though no one is certain, etymologists speculate that Halfpenny invented the word by playfully adding the Latin ending –ebo, as in videbo (‘I shall see’) to the word ‘gaze’ to get the mean...

If you want to sit outside and not be bothered by gnats, mosquitoes, flies, hornets, and other of nature’s less hospitable creatures, get a screened gazebo. A screened gazebo can also keep out debris, such as cottonwood puffs, falling leaves, and birds that might leave droppings all over your benches or gazebo spa.The best part about screens is that they afford you more privacy. If you have neighbors, or if strangers can see your gazebo from the street, a screened gazebo is your solution. Some screened gazebos come complete with the screens; these screens either can be stationary, or they can...

You can choose to enhance your garden with bird feeders and there are many different feeders that you can choose from that will suit the many various bird species that are around. One type is the hopper feeders which also include gazebo bird feeders in their range. These gazebo bird feeders will also accommodate large sized birds and are practical. They’re also made with great care so that they add a decorative touch to your house and garden. One type of gazebo bird feeder is handcrafted and made in America and is made from both inland and Western Red Cedar wood. The paint coating on the...

Gazebos have been fixtures in parks and gardens for centuries. Gazebos are freestanding structures with a roof, often constructed in the form of a copola, with walls open to the great outdoors. Gazebos were popular in Egypt 5,000 years ago and were very popular in ancient Rome along with 10th century Persia. Many people are very nostalgic for gazebos in local parks they used to see as children and play around so many people these days are interested in having a gazebo in their own yard. The gazebo can make a great backyard entertainment site or a simple and quiet backyard retreat. Follow along...

Pop up gazebos are so easy to put up, it can be done blindfolded. Even though pop up gazebos come with instructions, they are seldom needed. Their design is straight forward. Are you still struggling with a normal garden gazebo? How many times have you gone to build it and realised that it’s missing a pole or a corner connection piece? How many times have you had to stop what you’re doing to look at the instructions? With a pop-up gazebo, these issues are a thing of the past. It takes four people a matter of minutes to put up a pop up gazebo. The structure is all connected by...

A person’s garden is their pride and joy. In the long summer days it is nice to be able to spend time outdoors making the most of the sun whilst you can. Having a garden gazebo is a great addition to your garden. Not only do they add a classy feel to your home but they are also very useful to have. If over the summer you have many social events within your garden (and that includes the spontaneous BBQs) then having a garden gazebo makes the whole event that bit more comfortable. You have a place for people to shield away from the sun if they want and let’s face it the rain for that matte...

A lot of individuals construct their gazebos in their backyards or open fields and use it to host important gatherings like dinners and birthdays. Its design can be simple or complicated depending on your preference. MATERIALS NEEDED TO BUILD A GAZEBO The materials that you needed for your project are two by four building stock, two by 10 joist stock, pre-made stairs, columns, joist hangers, wooden post anchors, roof decking, cement, base tubes, shingles, sand, H2O and railings. TOOLS The tools needed to accomplish this endeavor are nails, hammer, circular saw, table saw, b...

The five Disney wedding chapels are the Wedding Pavilion, the Polynesian Resort/Sunset Pointe, the Yacht Club Resort/Wedding Gazebo, the Boardwalk Resort/Sea Breeze Point, and the Wilderness Lodge/Sunrise Terrace. Disney offers a choice of Intimate and Custom Weddings. The Intimate Weddings are a complete wedding and honeymoon package. They include a small ceremony (party of less than 20, including the bride and groom), a cake and champagne toast, flowers, a violinist, photographer and limousine service. For more than 20 guests, they invite you to look into a Custom Wedding. Prices...

In Feng Shui, the flow of water in a property is important to ascertain the well being of the residents for the attainment of wealth and prosperity. Water is the main conductor of Qi or energy and it is therefore crucial to determine how the Qi flow in the vicinity of a property. The goal is to harness positive Qi and avoid negative Qi. There are various water methods in Chinese metaphysics. The schools of San Yuan and San He have different systems when it comes to the application of water in harnessing Qi. The key is to find the auspicious compass direction of entry and/or exit of water...

Nothing beats that intuitive sense that says, "I know exactly where I'm going." Unfortunately, we are simply not programmable, as robots are. We cannot just download directions into our brains to be stored forever, so we rely on maps. Over the years, mapping has become so much more than just street maps and road atlas functions. Today we use online maps to advise us on local businesses, news, weather, traffic and more. Google Maps has become the template of choice for a number of local food maps. At Menurequest, you can plot restaurants on a map of your city, as well as read/write reviews...