Richard Felt: DIY House Garden Arbor

Hi it’s Amy from Hertoolbelt back with another build project. It’s time to get out in the yard and work in the garden. Today’s project is for a DIY House Garden Arbor, wouldn’t this be so cute in the garden. We found the inspiration for this project on the blog Orange Farmhouse, isn’t it so fun!

Free DIY plans to build this house arbor for your garden -- great for along a path or by a gate

Project Inspiration

The pin associated with this photo suggests using pallets to recreate the house. I personally don’t think the original photo uses pallets, but it is an option.

How to Build a DIY House Garden Arbor

Materials

7 – 2″ x 4″ x 8′ boards
6 – 1″ x 6″ x 8′ boards
1 – 2″ x 6″ x 8′ board
2 1/2″ deck screws (or weather resistant coating)
1 5/8″ deck screws (or weather resistant coating)
- Approximate wood cost – $52

Cut List

6 – 2″ x 4″ x 54″ long (You can make these longer or shorter depending on the arbor height you want.)
2 – 2″ x 4″ x 47 7/8″ long
10 – 1 ” x 6″ x 47 7/8″ long
6 – 2″ x 4″ x 34″ long with 45 deg cuts on both sides (see step 2)
1 – 2″ x 6″ x 47 7/8″ long
2 – 1″ x 6″ x 12 1/2″ with 45 deg cuts on both sides (see step 3)
1 – 1″ x 6″ x 49 3/8″ long

Step 1

Using 2 1/2″ deck screws, attach 3 – 2″ x 4″ x 54″ boards to the 2″ x 4″ x 47 7/8″ board, 2 flush at the ends and 1 that is 21 3/4″ from the first. On the 2″ x 4″ x 54″ boards, measure and mark down 9 1/2″, 23″ and 36 1/2″ down from the top. Use 1 5/8″ deck screws to attach the 1″ x 6″ boards, keeping everything square. Repeat for other side.

Step 2

On each of the 2″ x 4″ x 34″ boards, measure and mark 8″ and 19 1/2″ from the bottom. Attach 1″ x 6″ x 47 7/8″ boards to the 2 x 4’s using 1 5/8″ deck screws. Repeat for other roof.