How to Build a Redwood Pergola with Arch Detail

by: Amy of Her Tool Belt

I am super excited to share with you my latest project. I have started working on creating an outdoor entertaining space and the first item crossed off the list is a redwood pergola! As a wood lover, I was truly in awe working with redwood. While cutting and sanding, the redwood looked like any other lumber. At some point the boards actually looked like Douglas-fir. When I applied natural stain to the wood, it magically turned it into this deep and rich red/brown color. Now I’m planning how I can use it again, maybe an arbor???

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