Pergolas can do wonders for your backyard aesthetic. They provide shelter, give a defined space for lawn furniture, and can help keep you cool in hot summer months. Not to mention, they look especially striking with vines, flowers, or other foliage growing up them. If you are interested in building a pergola in your yard, check out this DIY project by Charlene at My Frugal Adventures. She has outlined her budget and every step she took to build her own:
-We spent roughly $400 on materials and it took about 2 days.
-At least $100 of the budget was sun shades so if you don’t need those, your project will be cheaper.
-This project is one of those that seems more complicated or difficult then it really is and doesn’t require tons of fancy tools or special skills.
Check out the full tutorial with photos here!