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Free Dutch Arbor Planter Plans

Wood Writer — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:19:54 +0000

Free Dutch Arbor Planter Plans

Recently, woodplans for arbor have become a favorite of mine, but I think this Free Dutch Arbor Planter Plan is the perfect planter/arbor combo to transistion into the fall. It is significant enough to hold a flowering bush, while still providing a hanging arbor for potted plants. Any gardener could easily plant morning glories or a any climbing vine to add some vertical interest.

Dutch Arbor Plans

A relatively simple build, the woodwork how-to provides a good cut list and suggests that all parts be made from Western Red Cedar, a lumber that would ensure it’s attractiveness and durability. Just click on the image for the free woodwork plan to add some all season landscaping to your yard.

Free Arbor with Gate Plans

Wood Writer — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:33:59 +0000

Free Arbor with Gate Plans

Arbors or pergolas act as good permanent fixtures in outdoor landscapes. They look great surrounded by flowers in the warm months but maintain their aesthetic quality as the plants begin to wither. Add this Arbor with Gate to your backyard during the summer months and watch it stand the test of time.

Arbor with Gate Plans

This free woodwork plan would be a great entrance to a backyard garden or a good start to closing off a pool area that needs some enclosed fencing. The projecting roof beams would serve a great hooks for potted plants or even some support for lowly planted flowers to rest above the gave. Just click on the image for the free woodworking guide.

Pergola Above Door – Free Plans

admin — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:53:45 +0000

The following is a free plan for a pergola above a garage door. I have a new project house that I will be working on. I am fortunate enough that it is a lake cottage that lost a lot of charm with the addition of vinyl siding. When reviewing our choices to “cottage” the place back up, we decided some wide molding around the windows along with stylish accents such as an over the door pergola would help. There isn’t much function in this item, it is almost entirely an aesthetic pergola (many are). A large pergola does give some relief from the sun, but doesn’t do much to keep the weather at bay.

This free over the… (garage door, entry door, or window) pergola is a very simple plan that is also very inexpensive. Structural strength is generally not an issue if you are positioning this pergola above a door or window. Many refer to this type of pergola as a “wall pergola”.

Wall pergola plans - Above a window or door

These pergola plans come courtesy of WorkbenchMagazine.com.

I can’t say enough about the quality of the plans from Workbench Magazine. They provide so much in the way of a measured drawing and exploded views, you can almost get a view of the item from all angles.

If you are like me, and looking to add some charm to a boring facade, consider a wall mount pergola over a window or door. Mine will be placed over a garage door at the cottage. Maybe I’ll post a picture once it is complete.

Good luck. Click on the picture for the direct link to the plans (PDF).

Free Pergola / Trellis Plan

admin — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 21:49:59 +0000

Here is another terrific pergola plan. This is very similar to the other pergola plans provided at Woodwork City. As with some of the other pergola offerings, this can also be built as a freestanding unit.

Pergola cutaway image

This plan comes from one of the many fantastic Sunset books and should take a couple of adults 1 day to build. You will find the complete plan by clicking on the large image.

Good luck with your Pergola project.

Pergola / Trellis Plans

Free Pergola Plans

admin — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:41:01 +0000

Summer is around the corner. Get your outdoor projects ready to go.

This free pergola plan is a freestanding unit. The plans are easy to follow and in video format. The plan is from the ever popular Ron Hazelton. Click on the image to view the full plans and videos.

Free Pergola Plan

Pergola over a Deck Project

admin — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:16:00 +0000

This is a great project if you have a deck (or patio) and would like a little bit of cover with a fantastic look.

This project is from DIY and even includes video for some of the steps. It is a big project that you shouldn’t tackle solo due to the scale of the job.

Click the photo for plans to build your own Pergola.

Pergola Plans

Backyard Pergola Plans

admin — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:51:03 +0000

Home depot and Lowe’s have really stepped it up with the free plans. Here is a nice pergola (sometimes called an arbor) plan from Home Depot.

Free Pergola Plans