If you want to build your own gazebo in your backyard, Costco makes it easy with a pre-made gazebo kit. But is it worth buying? We checked reviews to see.

Here are some sources of information: Projects for Outdoor Living (Rodale Press, Emmaus, Pa. 18098, $25.95), 512 pages of step-by-step directions for more than 60 build-it-yourself projects, including ...

Gazebos provide a defined outdoor space for dining and entertainment, while offering shade on the hottest days. We sort through the many options at Costco.