Building a pergola is a relatively easy DIY task for most DIY homeowners. Pergolas are used for many different purposes in backyard decorations. They are often used to produce a shaded area in the backyard or over a deck. They are also used to as a cover over the entryway to a house or a garage.

When built over an entryway they can protect the residents from rain or snow coming off the house roof while they gain entry into the house. A pergola can be built in one weekend using common carpenter tools.

For more information on how to build a pergola take a look at our “How to Build a Pergola Video”.

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