tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21084858536853910712011-04-21T19:01:07.927-07:00Sam Alexandernoreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108485853685391071.post-61515040805328998522008-03-20T02:31:00.000-07:002008-03-20T02:36:31.187-07:00Andy, my my neighbor has just put up a garden pergola. I was convinced one would be a great entertaining feature in my garden. However, I was shocked by the bill for his pergola kit. That was way outwith my finances.<br /><br />Unfazed, I searched the web. There are numerous of free pergola plans online but I could not come across one in the size I needed. Also the drawings and how to build guidelines looked scant.<br /><br />However I came across a solution - pergola plans available in a selection of sizes. They come with step by step guidelines on how to build a pergola as well as a complete list of materials. And you’ll learn the tools you require too.<br /><br />I priced the materials to ensure it could be built within my budget. I was convinced I could build a pergola. And I did. In just one weekend!<br /><br />Building a pergola was not as hard as I thought. And that was mainly thanks to the clear, step by step guidelines. I did not have any of those scratching my head not understanding where something fitted moments!<br /><br />Here are my top tips if you would like to build a pergola:<br /><ol><li>Clarify why you would like a pergola. For example is it to provide some shade, as a spot to entertain or as a garden focal point?</li><li>Choose the location carefully. Look at the garden space from all the angles. It might be a fine opportunity to rearrange the garden space.</li><li>Mark out the desired pergola size. Be sure it is not too out of proportion for the garden space.</li><li>Look at the outlook from all garden side windows. Are you still happy with the siting?</li><li>Check there are no underlying pipes and cables.</li><li>And last but certainly not least, obtain the pergola plans in the exact size you require.<br /></li></ol><br /><a href="http://thepergolaplans.com/" style="font-weight: bold;">Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to build a pergola</a>, complete with full materials and tools list you will need for the job. Plans are available in a wide variety of sizes. You can easily figure out the cost of your pergola before you start.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2108485853685391071-6151504080532899852?l=tipsforpergolaplans.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sam Alexandernoreply@blogger.com0