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Know what you want to build? Looking for inspiration? We have projects plans to help you entertain better, relax deeper, organize smarter, grow greener and mend faster.
Entertain
Your guests have arrived. Libations are poured, and the party has started. Outdoor and indoor furniture can provide a unique accent to your living space. Having a sturdy and attractive place to serve food and create memories represents the intersection of style and function.
Relax
Kick off your shoes and take a load off. Setting aside time to relax is as important as where you're enjoying that downtime. Building something that's extraordinary, yet attainable can create a space that helps energize the soul and provide an inspirational focal point for your outdoor space.
17 x 25 Meadow Premier Pergola
Transform your open space with a beautiful pergola that brings family and friends together, built with Outdoor Accents® decorative hardware to withstand earthquakes or high wind.
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18 x 18 Free-Standing Pergola
Designed with Outdoor Accents® decorative hardware and hidden connectors and fasteners, this expansive 18 x 18 free-standing pergola is a dynamic addition to a backyard or larger outdoor living space.
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10 x 12 Pergola without Knee Bracing
This sturdy 10 x 12 pergola is a great addition to almost any outdoor living space. It is built with Simpson Strong-Tie® connectors and fasteners, including Outdoor Accents® decorative hardware and the MPBZ moment post base. The innovate design of the post base greatly reduces the need for knee bracing.
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10 x 10 Backyard Pergola
Provide big benefits with this smaller wood pergola built with Outdoor Accents® decorative hardware. It offers a respite from the sun while furnishing the perfect place to read, eat or relax.
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10 x 8 Freestanding Pergola
Enjoy a stylish pergola with ample shade that's perfect for even a modest-sized backyard.
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10 x 14 Party Pavilion
With Outdoor Accents® code-listed decorative hardware, you can create a strong and beautiful centerpiece for your backyard. The Avant Collection™ features straight edges and chamfered corners that complement nearly every architectural design.
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11½ x 15½ Party Pavilion
With Outdoor Accents® code-listed decorative hardware, you can create a strong and undeniable centerpiece of your outdoor living space.
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8 x 18 Freestanding Porch Pergola
Relax under this freestanding porch pergola while you sip your morning coffee, keep an eye on the kids or just watch the world go by. Built with Simpson Strong-Tie Outdoor Accents® decorative hardware, this structure will frame your home with strength and beauty.
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12 x 16 Attached Patio Cover
Enjoy outdoor get-togethers under this attached patio cover. Building this structure with Outdoor Accents® code-listed decorative hardware will provide beauty and long-lasting strength.
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10 x 12 Attached Patio Cover
A sturdy and shady space that features Simpson Strong-Tie hidden connectors that enables you to see more of the wood without compromise in structural integrity.
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Three-Post Trellis
This three-post trellis comes in handy for modest outdoor spaces. Its triangle shape fits nicely into the corner of a backyard and provides an attractive and physical gathering space.
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5 x 14 3/4 Shade Arbor
Bring some shade and style to your back yard with this shade arbor built with Outdoor Accents® decorative hardware.
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BBQ Shade Cover
This BBQ Shade Cover provides a stylish and functional structure for your back yard using Outdoor Accents® decorative hardware.
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Garden Gazebo
Transform your backyard by adding an elevated gazebo that features the new APGT gazebo ties finished with ZMAX® and a black powder coat to match our Outdoor Accents® decorative hardware.
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Porch Portico
Make your home the envy of the neighborhood with this stunning porch portico. Outdoor Accents® decorative hardware from Simpson Strong-Tie provides structural strength and elegant style to this attractive addition to any home.
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Pool Bed Cabana
Look no further than your own backyard for resort style luxury and relaxation. Built with Outdoor Accents® decorative hardware from Simpson Strong-Tie, this pool bed cabana provides a sturdy and attractive oasis to your outdoor living space, no pool required.
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Organize
Let's face it — everyone's garage needs a little help. Camping gear, sports equipment, tools or just boxes full of "stuff" all need a home within your home. Building strong and modular storage units and workbenches is easier than you think.
Grow
The home is where we nurture. It's where we create. Building stylish and functional structures that accent your yard and help grow something new and exciting is within your reach.
Mend
The weekend to-do list isn't getting any shorter. Fixing a broken fence or gate does not have to be daunting, expensive or time consuming. Simple repairs using Simpson Strong-Tie connectors can make wobbly posts, sagging gates and broken rails a nuisance of the past.
Where Great Backyards Begin
Whether you’re taking on a project for the love of the challenge, in need of a place to unwind, or creating spaces for family and friends — a strong, beautiful outdoor structure can make all the difference. Look through our ideas, tools and plans to find a project that sparks your interest.