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        How to Build a Garden Pergola

        A striking addition to any home is a garden pergola.

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        Pergolas

        Top 13 Pergolas Projects

        1. 1. How To Measure, Cut and Install Rafters

          Learn how to install the pieces that make the top of a pergola.

          Time:
          Day
          Cost:
          $100 - $250
          Difficulty:
          Moderate to Hard
        2. 2. How to Build a Wood Pergola

          Pergolas provide some much needed shade from the summer sun.

          Time:
          Two Days
          Cost:
          $250 - $500
          Difficulty:
          Easy to Moderate
        3. 3. How to Build a Custom Pergola

          Pergolas are a wonderful way to add beauty to the yard while offering protection from the sun. Building your own is not ...

          Time:
          Several Weekends
          Cost:
          $1,000 - $2,500
          Difficulty:
          Moderate
        4. 4. How To Cut and Install the Purlins and Capitals for a Pergola

          Learn how to add the finishing touches to the top part of a pergola.

          Time:
          Day
          Cost:
          $500 - $1,000
          Difficulty:
          Moderate to Hard
        5. 5. How to Assemble a Pergola From a Kit

          Cedar-wood pergola kits come with all necessary hardware and fasteners, making assembly an easy DIY project. Follow thes...

          Time:
          Day
          Cost:
          $500 - $1,000
          Difficulty:
          Easy to Moderate
        6. 6. How To Build a Pergola Over a Deck

          Pergolas are tasteful shade structures that enhance the beauty of an outdoor landscape without blocking too much sky. De...

          Time:
          Several Weekends
          Cost:
          $2,500 - $5,000
          Difficulty:
          Hard
        7. 7. How to Install an Outdoor Ceiling Fan

          Installing a ceiling fan on the pergola of an outdoor patio is easy, and makes the patio more functional in warm weather...

          Time:
          Under Half Day
          Cost:
          $100 - $250
          Difficulty:
          Easy to Moderate
        8. 8. How To Build a Floating Wood Deck and Pergola

          A floating deck and wood pergola add both function and architectural detail to an outdoor space.

          Time:
          Several Weekends
          Cost:
          $2,500 - $5,000
          Difficulty:
          Hard
        9. 9. How To Assemble, Cut and Install Lintels for a Pergola

          Learn how to install lentils, which are the pieces that form the outside of the grid on top of a pergola.

          Time:
          Day
          Cost:
          $100 - $250
          Difficulty:
          Moderate to Hard
        10. 10. How to Build a Portico Frame

          The first step in building a portico is building the frame.

          Time:
          Under Half Day
          Cost:
          $250 - $500
          Difficulty:
          Moderate
        11. 11. How to Plan for a Pergola and Put Up Columns

          Learn how to prepare to build a custom pergola and get started on installing the base columns.

          Time:
          Weekend
          Cost:
          $250 - $500
          Difficulty:
          Moderate to Hard
        12. 12. How to Build a Pergola

          Plan, assemble and install a pergola this weekend.

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