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 Homemade Ginger, 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
Photo Source: Homemade Ginger

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

Click Here to Get a Free Printable Version of this Building Plan
This house shaped garden arbor is so cute, perfect for my yard. Free DIY plans on @remodelaholic

 

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.This house shaped garden arbor is so cute, perfect for my yard. Free DIY plans on @remodelaholic

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.This house shaped garden arbor is so cute, perfect for my yard. Free DIY plans on @remodelaholic

Attach a roof to a side using 2 1/2″ deck screws, you can either toe nail the screws in or use pocket holes.  Repeat for other side.

This house shaped garden arbor is so cute, perfect for my yard. Free DIY plans on @remodelaholic

Step 3

Attach the two roof/sides together with a 2″ x 6″ x 47 7/8″ board in between.  Use 2 1/2″ deck screws to secure the roof pieces to the 2″ x 6″.  This house shaped garden arbor is so cute, perfect for my yard. Free DIY plans on @remodelaholic

Cut 2 supports from 1″ x 6″ boards.

This house shaped garden arbor is so cute, perfect for my yard. Free DIY plans on @remodelaholic

Use 1 5/8″ deck screws to secure the roof pieces with the support.  Add the top pieces and secure with 1 5/8″ deck screws.

This house shaped garden arbor is so cute, perfect for my yard. Free DIY plans on @remodelaholic

Step 4

Stain or finish the House Garden Arbor however you wish.  You will want to finish the arbor with a water resistant sealer.

Enjoy your House Garden Arbor!

This house shaped garden arbor is so cute, perfect for my yard. Free DIY plans on @remodelaholic

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Amy is the tool lover at Hertoolbelt. On Hertoolbelt, Amy shares DIY furniture plans, handyman tutorials, and craft patterns. She has three pint sized 'helpers' that help fix things around the house and build fun projects.

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2 Comments

  1. Hi: I love this! I’d like to add a gate to it, and put it in place of my nasty, chain-link gate. Do you think it can still be free-standing or should I at least attache one side to the house?

    Thanks!