David Schiff

David Schiff loves to write and he loves to build. For more than 25 years he has been fortunate to combine these two passions by writing and editing books about carpentry, woodworking and other DIY topics. He has worked as a carpenter and has renovated two of his own homes which he has filled with furniture he has made himself.

Building a Pergola: What You’ll Need
Integrated into a deck, a pergola adds character, beauty, and shade.
Building a Pergola: Prepare and Install the Posts
Notch, bolt, and brace...and then fill in the post holes.
Building a Pergola: Install the Beams
Dress up your beam ends with a graceful, decorative curve.
Building a Pergola: Install the Joists and Cut Off the Posts
Notch the joists to fit over the beams.
Building a Pergola: Prepare and Install the Slats
Use spacers and string lines to set the ripped 2x spacers atop the pergola.

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