Our Pergola Project

The downside of moving into a fairly new subdivision is that there are no large trees in which to give you shade. We have two boys who would play outside in their dirt pile all day long if I let them. However, it's been a hot summer so far and I really have had no desire to sit in the scorching sun. We looked for about two months at different canopy options for our back patio, but knew most would blow away the first time we get a good wind. (and we get super strong winds coming across the field behind us). After we saw a covered pergola at menards and lowes we decided we could build one to fit our cement slab and be tall enough not to block the view of our kitchen doors. The end product is amazing!! We love sitting out there watching the boys play baseball and swing.