How to Bolt Down a Pergola So It Actually Stays Put

You've finally got that beautiful structure standing in the backyard, but now comes the part most people dread: learning how to bolt down a pergola so it doesn't end up in your neighbor's pool during the next big storm. It's one of those DIY tasks that sounds intimidating because it involves drilling into permanent surfaces, but honestly, once you get the hang of the hardware, it's a pretty straightforward Saturday morning project. ...

February 10, 2026 · 6 min · Paloma Lizbeth