I couldn’t afford the quote for my pergola & outdoor bar so I built it myself using old pallets – and saved £1.5k
A WOMAN has revealed that she saved a whopping £1500, buy building herself a DIY pergola and bar.
With the bank holiday weekend on the horizon, many of us likely have big plans to invite family and friends over for garden parties or Easter egg hunts for the kids.
However, after a long winter of neglect, you may have noticed that your garden is in need of a bit of TLC before you invite anyone over.
And although you may think that giving your backyard a spruce up will cost a bomb, one Facebook user has proved otherwise.
Posting in the Garden Makeover Ideas On A Budget group, the savvy woman revealed that she had never done a DIY project before, but decided to give it a go after being given a pricey quote by a professional.
“I’ve made my own pergola after getting a quote I could not afford”, she said.
“I’m very happy with what I’ve built, saying it’s the first thing I’ve ever built.
“I still need to do some finishing touches to finish my bar off and get some new cushions, but I’m happy.”
Sharing a series of snaps of the project, the woman showed how she transformed some old pallets into a stunning pergola and stylish garden bar.
It has a handy glass roof, so it can still be used in bad weather, and has been decked out with chic garden furniture.
The woman said she spent around £1,000 on the project, meaning that she saved £1,500 on the average cost of having a pergola built, which according to Checkatrade is £2,500.
The post has likely left many people in awe, as it has gone viral, racking up 44,000 likes and 6,100 comments.
Facebook users flooded the comments section with praise for Emily’s handiwork.
One person said: “Wow you can pop round and build one for me like that anytime.
“Looks great.”
A second person said: “Good for you!
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“I am about to do my own patio!”
A third person said: “I want one now!
“Great job!”
A fourth added: “Well done it looks amazing.
“You should be very proud of yourself!”