Location is another key distinction. Verandahs run along the exterior of your home and often wrap around corners. Patios are specifically entertainment areas at the rear of the house. Pergolas can be ...

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Question: The back patio at our Santa Barbara Mesa home has a very nice arbor that was built by the previous owner of the house, but it doesn’t provide ...

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