Build your own do it yourself pergola canopy for less
Putting together a do it yourself pergola canopy is one of those projects that sounds way more intimidating than it actually is. We've all been there—you spend a small fortune building or buying a beautiful wooden pergola, only to realize that while the beams look great, they don't actually block any of the sun. By noon, you're basically sitting in a giant wooden oven. You could go out and buy a custom-made retractable shade system for a couple of thousand dollars, or you could take a Saturday afternoon and do it yourself for a fraction of that cost. ...