A pergola is a great way to add shade and beauty to your yard. Plus, they are fairly easy to build! Check out these DIY Outdoor pergola ideas with easy to follow tutorials that you can build this weekend!
Hanging in the backyard is a great way to spend summer days, but sometimes you just want a bit of shade.
One of the easiest and most budget-friendly ways to add shade to your backyard is with a pergola.
Pergolas can be small and narrow, designed to fit over swings or seats – or large enough to cover your whole deck or patio!
In addition to being practical, pergolas can define a space, add vertical height, and just be really beautiful. They are a great addition to any yard, big or small!
While there is no getting around that a pergola is a large project, that doesn’t mean that it has to be super complicated.
With the right hardware and simple, straight cuts, this can easily be a weekend build!
Let’s take a look at several tutorials for how you might build a pergola in your backyard this weekend!
DIY Outdoor pergola ideas
Here are some DIY pergolas that you can build yourself!
DIY Outdoor pergola ideas
Want to add a pergola to your yard? Here are tutorials for how to build one yourself!
This hammock stand has a built in pergola - perfect for relaxing in the shade!
Have a deck you want to cover? Love this way of building a non-standard size pergola and the use of lattice for better coverage!
How to Build a DIY Wood Pergola for a Swing | Outdoor Patio Pergola Swing
These very traditional pergolas are perfect for hanging a swing from!
I ADORE the chic modern look of this wooden pergola - so beautiful.
A super beginner friendly way to make a wooden pergola for a swing or bench.
Want a pergola attached to your house? This is a great way to make the outdoors feel like a true extension of your home!
This L-shaped pergola is perfect for the corner of your deck or yard and a great place to add a bench or hammock in the shade!
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