Building a pergola on a deck

Build a patio pergola attached to the house to extend your living space to the yard. A DIY pergola creates a room outside for entertaining and gathering.

Pergolas are one of the best investments a person can make when it comes to beautifying the backyard and also making it a fun place to be.

Learn how to do build a pergola attached to a house. From planning, designing, to materials this tutorial will go through it all.

A pergola is a great addition to an existing deck, but you’ll need to keep a few things in mind so that your pergola stays safe and sturdy. When I first put in my deck, I couldn’t help but feel like it was missing something. I wasn’t sure what it was at first, but one sunny Saturday morning, as I was trying to enjoy the outdoors but getting sunburned, it occurred to me: I needed a covering. I decided that the best way to manage this would be to build a pergola over my deck. Turns out, it was…

Get more shade with this low-maintenance retreat.

Integrated into a deck, a pergola adds character, beauty, and shade.

Make your patio into a summer hangout spot that is protected from sun and rain with these shade-providing & waterproof DIY pergola cover ideas

Ready to add some backyard shade? We'll show you how to build a pergola on a deck. This simple DIY deck pergola adds shade and style to your outdoor living space.

Discover easy to follow, brilliant, and beautiful free DIY pergola plans that you can make over the weekend. Get creative today.