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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Budget should be given a lot of consideration in planning to build a cheap greenhouse. After all, the word "cheap" can mean different things to different individuals. And while budget is a good consideration, it all boils down to your need as a grower taking the biggest chunk in things to keep in mind to build a cheap greenhouse. For the sake of this article, let's take 'cheap' to mean as the cheapest possible way to build a fully functional greenhouse. But before even spending a cent to buy materials, enough consideration should be given to your location and the kind of weather you have....

The word “gazebo” has always conjured up an image of a circular garden pavilion in my mind. The walls and roof are made of white lattice and the wooden floor is polished a vivid red. The sun is always shining and for some reason, the time period is always around the 19th century, with people drinking tea and eating scones. Gazebos have several names e.g. pagodas, summerhouses, screen houses pergolas and arbors. Their popularity has risen and fallen nearly as often as the tides. At the moment they are experiencing a popularity resurgence as people crave the illusion of peace that they bring. ...