How to Build a Pergola
photo credit: myfrugaladventures
This structure is called a pergola, and it’s just the ticket to bring your backyard to life! Pergolas were common features of Italian Renaissance gardens, often covering walkways or serving as grape arbors. This structure can be used to define a passageway or frame a focal point in your yard too. Add a climbing plant such as wisteria or, yes, grapevines, and your pergola will provide color and shade as well. You could also invest in some sun shades like Charlene did!
This basic pergola project is explained over at myfrugaladventures.com, but also note that the basic procedures, from installing the posts to fixing the rafters, will be the same whatever design you choose. Charlene over at myfrugaladventures.com has also got you covered on a few other resources with tutorials on building your own Pergola! Click the link below to begin!