is it CHEAPER to buy a PERGOLA or to BUILD one DIY style?

[@ChodaStanks]

Just built my own by myself 2 weeks ago, 14x18 traditional and wood. Cheaper to build, way cheaper. Spent $1300 and used great quality materials. Made of wood, can take it down quick or replace the lumber pretty easy if needed. Comparable’s are over $6000

[@fgooglemadrigal976]

I agree, but I really like the open and close feature. I'm looking for ideas on how to do the same on my own.

[@ThomasAssim-Ita]

You're not old but saving money for yourself and family. It's more cost saving to build things ourselves than pay more to a contractor. Really love your videos and ideas behind

[@canescup12]

Problem is you asked them first. It's like them telling me I can't cut a tree down in my front yard. Well guess what the tree got cut down. Most HOA's aren't going to take you to court over staining a fence. Most don't even have the money to do so. They're usually people with power trips that enjoying saying no or fighting over everything. Like the old saying, it's easier to ask for forgiveness then it is for permission.

[@DesignsbyDonnie]

Yeah you’re probably right. I wish I would have just done it but now I’m on the radar for asking. My bad completely.

[@edwindelumen5574]

They won’t take you to court but they fine me by replacing all my windows by myself with out asking for their permission…

[@andresruiz62]

1000000%

[@DevinsJackson]

I would like to have one.

[@mhow7024]

Doesn't sound like you have been around for long. MOST HOAs will give you a big fat fine of 500 dollar for each day you have done something that contravenes their rules. So in the three cutting case, they would have you put another, mature tree in that place, and fine you 500 dollar for each day that you take to do so.

[@Lilfabo124]

Where you got the chairs bro

[@BigWillie1388]

I totally agree about HOA, had some issues as well. We ended up moving and four years later we found house without one. One thing that could change it is to run for the board.

[@comoelitamelendez8467]

Its political and the best way to really get out of an HOA, have people vote to disband it which the residents can do once the "keys" are turned over from the developer aka builder aka HOA OR move into the city or buy land in the country. lol

[@michaelmwimbush4408]

when the pergola is shut at the top, is it water tight or does the water flow through?

[@niknak3452]

You have taken this thing to a whole other level with the deck AND pergola. Love this -- Thanks for sharing!! 💚

[@franksanchez9355]

I’m going to buy this ! Can you leave me the link

[@ericturner2477]

I personally would rather have a neighbor with a house painted with pink polka dots than be restricted by an HOA. I'll never buy a house that is bound by an HOA.

[@renzokuken1227]

Yea F$!# the HOA !

[@roots4x]

Different strokes for different folks. There's nothing wrong with properly run HOAs. The problem is if you give people even a little bit of power, they will abuse it. Be it head coach of an 8 year old football team or president of an HOA. An HOA is basically just a another level of government run by you and your neighbors. They were formed because some people didn't follow unwritten rules. The rules of society. We've always lived with HOAs, just unofficially. People just stopped caring about their neighbors.

[@andielliott7721]

Understand but one "bad" house on a street can tank property values for all.

[@roots4x]

@@andielliott7721 Exactly. Also, what if 18 out of 20 neighbors all agree they need to have their private street repaved? What will happen is that 2 of those neighbors will get their street repaved for free and 18 of them will have to pay more than what they should. My parents live in a small private street without an HOA but luckily all the neighbors are good people. No one wants to paint their house pink. Everyone always chips in for holiday decorations and maintenance fees. Imagine how much of a nightmare it would be if one of your neighbors refused to pay for any maintenance, both on their own house and in the neighborhood.

[@CandycaneBeyond]

The problem is you are paying for it. I lived in a town where the second you had pealing paint or screams that got torn they would rush over and issues a warning and tickets came a week later. Most homes were under $100k. Seriously, we are all working hard to survive, don't have time for the petty stuff.

[@jessicatrombley8185]

Please send me a link to the Mirador company that makes these decks and pergolas. Your project turned out amazing!

[@ronneel8277]

Great video.. how did you anchor the paragola to the deck, does it need a deck pole for support under the deck for paragola legs

[@JHamid-qh1nx]

Is the wood treated for termites beforehand?

[@fathogwoodworking]

Gardens looking great with that pergola up. Hope you have a great summer.

[@DesignsbyDonnie]

Thank you so much!!!

[@vnztmz8559]

Does the covering work well during rain?

[@TheShambone]

Hello! How are the posts secured to the deck? Only to the deck boards or do you have a footer below? thanks!

[@leesmith2341]

Hi, You didn't enter where the patio furniture was purchased from, in description. Thnx

[@KPsquared]

So Im a VP of a HOA. But first, that pergola/deck situation is 🔥 and now I want to do it. Back to the HOA part, yes to all of that. Everyone of us that are on our board are younger, diverse, and it's our community's first board. The president and I are big on nuance. Some of the rules made 0 sense to us, and since I oversee the ARC committee, we allow things that we know a more "traditional" board probably wouldn't. Like you said, boards help keep things from looking bad, which keeps prop values up and can even limit neighbor issues, but I think boards often overstep. People should be able to enjoy the homes and properties they work hard for. I should start a HOA page lol

[@macroxx6476]

Every time i hear you guys preach about keep property values up I just ask the simple question "you have any proof it keeps your property value up?"

[@MrMysticmatt]

Fuck HOA

[@wayofthekodiak3118]

​@@macroxx6476I'd like to hear the answer to that as well.

[@wayofthekodiak3118]

What you should do is have the neighbors vote to disband the board. The board doesn't deserve the extra money being paid to it for a bunch of power hungry weirdos to trip on their new , mostly fake, positions. It's the government making you work for free so that an extra tax is collected.

[@JohnDChaney]

@@macroxx6476 I reality , no. Property values are based on comp sales nearby. It doesn't matter what your house looks like. If a couple of houses near you sells for a certain price, your house will be valued for taxes near that. It has nothing to do with what you could get someone to pay for it. That is solely up to the buyer(s).

[@supria1984]

Beautiful patio.. need to know the link for furniture pls. Thanks

[@ThickCutBacon]

Looks great! How did you secure the pergola to your deck?

[@realcarbonking]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXyyd5-id9ukrdU the plate screws into the pergola and then 4 big bolts go into the deck/wood underneath?

[@silvanojr]

​@@realcarbonking it looks like it. Screws going in at 1:40

[@andeeng21]

How does it hold up with hurricane/strong winds

[@fouraces1371]

Link please! Liking your videos a lot. Helped me decide what to do with our space next to the patio.

[@jasona4881]

What would you use as shims if the concrete patio was not level?

[@spdstix]

This is exactly the video i was looking for, was either thinking of building my own pergola or purchasing one. Thank you for answering this for me and i would love a link to this pergola. Thank you

[@Yanevie]

Have you bought the suitable pergola?

[@angeguzzo-f9e]

How does it hold up in the winter ?

[@shawwoodworkingdiy]

Just got here from ur facebook page after watching ur deck build... i subscribed and clicked the notifications really fast lol... love your work Donnie, really impressed by ur story telling with your builds... your videos are really entertaining, i am learning so much from u... its like im listening to an audio book 😂😂... thank you for sharing all your builds!

[@GoldenState408]

Aluminum... is it possible to put a firepit underneath the awning there? or the pergolar?

[@homeloveeverything2932]

Yes please send a link. Great job! It’s beautiful and functional.

[@Nba2kstream]

Did you just bolt it straight to the deck boards?

[@itsmaryyang]

Thank you for the informative video. I'm interested in the pergola.

[@amandalamar7945]

Link please. How will this hold up to snow and rain over time?

[@markharris5885]

Exactly what I’ve been looking for!

[@Cozylivingqueen]

Where did you buy your patio set with the swivel chairs?

[@jc5965]

Did you put in footings for the posts? Does the top with the louvered panels have a snow load?

[@GB-mh2rf]

I'm interested in the pergola Donnie! Great build and I love that you give us the info straight up and not just try to DIY every single thing

[@gerrymercado3182]

What brand is this pergola and is it available in the USA? Thanks.

[@jcrewjim]

Could you share where you got the planters you used? I want the deal

[@ferpinedo]

Please share the link where you bought the pergola please.

[@cat3legal]

Please send the link! Also, how watertight is the louvered ceiling? Can you sit under it in a rain without water dripping all over you?

[@DesignsbyDonnie]

Yes you can sit under it while it rains and nothing drips on you. It has a built in water gutter system and all water is diverted off. Nothing underneath gets wet unless the wind is blowing crazy and blows side ways rain in it. The pergola is awesome. But I attached a link to the video. When you watch the video you will see a shopping bag link pop up on the left side of the screen. That’s the link 👍

[@cat3legal]

@@DesignsbyDonnie Thanks for the reply! Unfortunately, I don't get the shopping bag link. Watched it all the way thru 3 times now . . .

[@urminy]

Can you please tell me about the wood deck?

[@reyan063434]

How deep did you drill the post into the deck?

[@KathleenLaas]

How does this hold up during really strong winds. I live of the Gulf Coast in Tx.

[@vayduong6806]

It will flow with the wind

[@santanawalker2795]

I like it a lot how has it held up please send me the link Thank you

[@ME-fs8ir]

Question: How is the Pergola secured to the deck and the gound ? Would also love a link to build this

[@robertgottshall7633]

one of the neatest pergolas ive seen. Does the roof keep water off?

[@etutlf4176]

Please leave a link where you bought this from.

[@gregnank4195]

What company did you get that firepit from? would you buy that firepit again?

[@pamcollins9080]

how did you find out where the HOA bylaws came from? I am having issues with mine as well about a metal fence that isn't chain link. I think these are old as well.

[@cedrictennison6506]

I would like for you to share that link to mirror door please, and thanks.

[@sharonmcqueen2797]

Hello. May you please send me a link? I would like to get a pergola built for my home with the appropriate entrances and right air flow.

[@shashankprasad6403]

Where did you get your sofa seats from ? Any link ?

[@Theodor_Herzl]

Please link. I want one of Mirador's gorgeous pergolas.

[@mccallmemaybe_]

Can you please list which specific pergola you purchased including size, as well as the screen attachment and back panels? Because looking at all those added parts it seems like it comes out to much more than the DIY estimate of $4,500

[@YouPogi2000]

Did the materials come as a packaged kit?

[@livy10699]

Can I have the link for the pergola? Would LOVE to buy and build.

[@emilystubbs5650]

I would LOVE something like this but I can't find any that slope. I need one that isn't flat on the top.

[@leesmith2341]

HI, YOU DIDN'T ENTER WHERE THE PATIO FURNITURE WAS PURCHASED FROM, IN DESCRIPTION. THNX

[@Antbow]

Please share the louvered ceiling link

[@dericktrenevsky3659]

Does it make a metal pinging sound when it rains?

[@NikkiWhiteTV]

Can you build this on concrete slab?

[@dandan1364]

Does it shed water when closed? I live in Seattle would be nice to have a dry louvre system.

[@cesargarcia386]

Cool..nice backyard..can u share link where u purshase pergola

[@marthadiaz2095]

What's the name of the company making the pergola? Did you say you have a discount code for them?

[@28jahson]

So what's going to happen when it rains and you happen to open the shutters and water is still on it unless the back two legs are shorter then the front two legs which would make it drain off to the back

[@jeongkim1178]

I would like the link for the pergola please. Thank you in advance.

[@danielfelix4240]

What is the discount code for this pergola you have? Also, where did you buy that furniture? What brand/model is that couch and swivel chairs?

[@cassandraorange426]

Loved this video. Nice pergola. Can I please have the link?

[@Alexandersmith147]

Hello Cassandra How are you doing?

[@sammontecristo8388]

Can you leave me the link for this product? Also does it come in different colors?

[@codyosrs1287]

What brand are those black lounge chairs and have they started rusting?

[@glaz3842]

Hi there! Could you share any links to this beautiful pergola and from where to order one?

[@buhhwee2166]

At what mph winds that we have in fl can this handle be fire it fails ? And for how many mins ?

[@JLT2342]

I just wonder is it strong enough to anchor the posts to the composite wood? I want to build one for myself but on the concrete deck but no top. Just the posts and curtain across.

[@HandsomeHybrid]

I was thinking of doing a DIY auto shade in my backyard driveway. Please share the discount code. Thanks!

[@DesignsbyDonnie]

Hi, here is the link and type this code for an extra 10% off: DIYPERGOLA bit.ly/DonnieGalli

[@neftze5489]

It was hard getting thru the endless hoa complaining- but awesome result. And Link please. I built a screen in porch - my hoa didn’t have any issues. The key is to not give too many details. The fact you asked them if you could paint the inside side of your fence is more of an issue with you than with HOA. Perhaps you overly ask them to anything? You might say that is what you’re supposed to do. It is not. As you rationalized. If they can’t see it. You don’t need to ask. The hoa drives by the FRONT of your house once per month. And if they can’t see it. They don’t say a word. It’s really that simple.

[@leeH3Love]

I'm interested in this pergala I've had several estimates that I could order 3 of yours please tell me the size of the deck ou have I'm looking at a 12×10 pergola on cinders blk. Thankyou for this great idea

[@hessulipoika13]

what's the size between slats?

[@sofr33]

Can this spec up against the house? Do they offer customer sizes?

[@jasona4881]

Any way to get a link to the pool loungers you have?

[@cindycarvalho315]

It looks very nice but is the metal roof hot

[@pedrogriffin1934]

The set up looks awesome. Can you please provide the link?

[@JuanOchoa-yk1yj]

Hello Donnie, can you tell me where can I buy this pergola? Thanks

[@MANU_ViD]

Please send the link to this product! Thanks

[@DesignsbyDonnie]

Hi, here is the link and type this code for an extra 10% off: DIYPERGOLA bit.ly/DonnieGalli

[@QianaWatson]

Could you share the link for this pergola?

[@nateraymond3131]

Does this actually stop water?

[@ezekielwright9240]

Can you please send me the link for this? My wife wants a deck like this and I want the pergola like this!

[@bernaberamos5992]

Can i have a link to get the discount for the Mirador Pergola

[@kpnitrl38]

Can you please tell me the brand of your outside furniture! The couch and chairs .. It looks very nice. Thank you.

[@Lars69-cq9lx]

Have been wanting to put one up for a couple years. Would really like to get some info on this.

[@hectorlopez7002]

Where did bought the kit?

[@MatthewParksSr]

HOA overstep is a chronic problem in the country. I would like the link to this pergola. I missed the cost in the video.

[@a0560bt1975]

I'm interested in the pergola Donnie! Link please. Thanks.

[@evettelyfe]

Awesome video. Could you share that link if it's still available? Thanks!

[@tamashalmai8224]

Congrats, nice looking deck/pergola. Just one question: how could you get legs of the pergola plume? Do you need to install them on a strong foundation?

[@aarinsavage6905]

Hello, can you please send me a discount link for the pergola. Thank you.

[@PeggyPardini]

I’m interested in the link to Mirador and the discount please.

[@RowAnd____]

My parents DIY'd a pergola with cast iron pipes, sails, and a pulley system last year, didn't last long before the wind broke it though. I'd love a link to send their way!

[@6alisk]

Whats the link for the pergola?

[@DesignsbyDonnie]

Hi, here is the link and type this code for an extra 10% off: DIYPERGOLA bit.ly/DonnieGalli

[@unimog875]

Was the shutter wall extra? I need that to block the wind when I’m cooking. Please send the link for the discount

[@markosusac7608]

Please can you share a link so I can order it... Tnx

[@mlannon]

Question…How do you keep it from blowing over on an extremely windy day? Did you screw or bolt the bottom of the pergola to your deck? Also, I would like a link for this product. Thanks.

[@OreyBorey]

I want a link!