Here is a relatively simple do it yourself pergola for the upcoming season. It can be made using common tools that almost anyone will have on hand, and it is very friendly on the budget. Instructions are below:
Materials List:
A Skilsaw (or circular saw): $69
Tape measure
Straight edge
Drill and 1/2” auger bit: $45 & $18 respectively
Pencil
Hammer
Wood chisel
Line level & line
Post level: $8
Post hole digger
Masks
Primer, exterior paint, brushes, etc. (optional)
5 Bags of Quikrete: $4 each
4 – 6” carriage bolts (with washers & nuts)#8 deck screwsTimber, green-treated:
4 – 2” x 4” x 12’
9 – 2” x 4” x 10’
4 – 4” x 4” x 10’