I posted about beginning our new pergola a while back. I said then that I’d update when progress has been made. It has. In fact the thing is basically finished. I have a few more slats to put up on the far end, but other than that, it’s complete! And I have to say, I’m quite happy with how it turned out. Also cool is that the slats are made from wood I reclaimed when I did the original deck expansion last summer. My buddy Kev helped that process out (he has a planer and a router table). Tod came by and donated a LOT of his time to the construction, as did Heidi. It’s so cool to have generous friends.
Anyway…
Before
After
If you’d like to see pics of the process… click here.
Thanks again to Tod, Kev and Heidi!!



You know… what I love about your blog is that it is a blog for the masses. Even if I didn’t know you I would enjoy this site, however, we are very glad that we do! You post great little ‘windows’ of interesting things that happen in your life. Btw… I love the deck!
Comment by Carole — August 27, 2008 @ 9:13 am
Thanks Carole! It’s interesting that I’m really only blogging for myself and those I know, but it’s cool to know that you think it has more of a “mass” appeal.
We were sad that you guys weren’t able to make it down to enjoy some deck-time!
Comment by Kev — August 27, 2008 @ 11:33 am
Lookin’ good, Kev
You’re turning into quite the handy-man
Comment by Ken — August 29, 2008 @ 10:21 am
Looks awesome man!!! Every time I see your home project posts I just get huge property envy…can’t wait till we own a house. then i can pick out projects for you to come work on for us!
Comment by Doug — August 30, 2008 @ 3:55 am
Beauty work! I see you went with a more subtle grade of 16% - very nice!
Comment by Craig — August 30, 2008 @ 4:38 am
Yeah, close Craig - more like 13.76%
Comment by Kev — August 30, 2008 @ 5:44 pm
Looks SO good. I have a second hammock that you seeem to have lots of room for..shall I bring it?
Comment by Mom Chow — May 19, 2009 @ 10:27 pm