How to Build a Deck or Pergola (with no experience!)

Welcome to my Deck and Pergola build! This was my first time doing either, and I’ve been incredible pleased with how it turned out!! My goal was to show as much of the process as I can and be an inspiration for others who may want to make a similar deck or pergola. I believe the total cost was just under $5,000 for everything! Thanks for checking out the channel! We have SO many more fun project videos coming soon. Materials Used: Enhance Naturals 1-in x 6-in x 8-ft Toasted Sand Square Composite Deck board-- 16 11-in W x 7-in H x 11-in L Deck Block Concrete Block-- 26 6-in x 6-in x 12-ft 2 Southern yellow pine Ground contact Pressure Treated Lumber--8 2-in x 6-in x 16-ft 2 Prime Southern yellow pine Above ground Pressure Treated Lumber-- 14 Enhance Naturals 1-in x 6-in x 16-ft Toasted Sand Grooved Composite Deck board-- 45 Single 2-in x 6-in 18 Gauge ZMAX Face mount joist hanger- 30 0.5 Cubic feet Brown/Tan Paver base-- 20 2-in x 6-in x 8-ft 2 Prime Southern yellow pine Above ground Pressure Treated Lumber-- 41 Simpson Strong-Tie Outdoor Accents Mission 13-1/2-in 12 Gauge Powder-coated Steel T-strap Wood to wood- 8 Simpson Strong-Tie #12 x 3-1/2-in Double-barrier Outdoor Accents Exterior Wood Screws (50-Per Box)- 2 Simpson Strong-Tie Outdoor Accents 8-Count 1.469-in Powder-coated Finishing Washer-- 12 Simpson Strong-Tie Outdoor Accents Mission Single 2-in x 6-in 12 Gauge Powder-coated Deck tie- 8 TOOLS USED: CRAFTSMAN ® V20* BRUSHLESS RP™ Cordless 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw (Tool Only) CMCS551B CRAFTSMAN ® V20* Cordless 7-1/4 in. Sliding Miter Saw Kit (1 Battery) CMCS714M1 CRAFTSMAN ® 25 ft. Hi-Vis Tape Measure CMHT38225LW CRAFTSMAN ® 28 oz. Dead Blow Hammer CMHT54166 CRAFTSMAN ® 16 oz. Steel General Purpose Hammer CMHT51163 CRAFTSMAN ® 24 in. I-Beam Level CMHT82344 CRAFTSMAN ® 7 in. Aluminum Rafter Square CMHT42790 CRAFTSMAN ® Wood Handle Digging Shovel CMXMLBA1000 CRAFTSMAN ® Wood Handle Transfer Shovel CMXMLBA1100 CRAFTSMAN ® Fiberglass Handle Garden Rake CMXMLBA0600 CRAFTSMAN ® Telescoping Sawhorse CMST11031 CRAFTSMAN ® V20* BRUSHLESS RP™ Cordless 21° Plastic Collated Framing Nailer (Tool Only) CMCN621PLB