BUILDING A MASSIVE DIY PERGOLA FOR OUR ABANDONED JUNGLE PROPERTY!

As a guy who's been in construction for quite a while now, I would definitely get 2x4 support diagonals on every one of those posts down to at least some stakes in the ground or the next footer before you try to build the top of it. It will help a lot in keeping the verticals plumb and you can take them out later. Been following for a while, keep up the good work!

Matt, you have no idea just how many of us wish we were there to help you !!!

You need a tractor with a bush hog, a box blade and a front end loader. Matt, I am proud of you, you are a hard working determined man. Kristen has done a great job and is a wonderful wife. 👍😎🙏🏼✌️

The difference in moisture content is what causes the wide swings in weight. Looking good.

Your project of building a massive DIY pergola for your abandoned jungle property is truly inspiring. The way you transform a forgotten space into something beautiful and functional reflects your creativity, hard work, and vision. Your dedication to bringing new life to this property is a testament to your passion and perseverance. Watching you turn a jungle into a haven is incredibly motivating. And I am Floating Village Life

Have you ever built a tripod with a hoist pulley at the top? You should consider making 1. As a Retired military veteran at 54, I have been using mine for lifting poles, engines, a zero turn lawnmower and unloading steel off my trailer, loading logs on and off trailer.

A second little well-meaning thought: two scrap 2x4 used as temporary plumb cripples (one double-headed thru the 2x4 into the post maybe 4 feet up) Then use your long level and the grounded cripples to help hold and plumb the post - secure the post with lag screws. A great job!

As a guy who also works on his own doing construction, good job! Tip for lifting any type of post on your own attach a long 2x4 (sometimes two)with one screw near the top in the opposite direction your lifting. As you lift the post the 2x4 pivots and holds the post from falling back down at any level of lifting kinda like standing up an open pair of scissors if that makes any sense. Then it’s braced at least one direction when up and can add brace for second axis to level it perfectly. Why I watch other people doing construction after working all day still baffles me…maybe just happy to see others have the same struggles. My beautiful wife also doesn’t help me do any hard construction either😂

Work smart, not hard my friend. Avoid injury, you know recovery is no fun and sets back progress. Matt you ROCK ! 🤗🛠️👍🐐🌴🐱💖🇺🇸⛵🐬☀️

You are in great shape Matt,but you keep pushing it and it’s going to catch up with you. Love and look forward to seeing you guys every Sunday morning.

If you lay down a two wheeled hand truck, roll a beam onto it, lash the beam to the hand truck, you create a lever. You can then lift the end and roll the beam into location.

Excellent job on the log lift matty, you are one determined SOB

Back in my day, 1960’s & 70’s. Toys were made out of good quality metal. I was a tomboy playing boys and girls toys. Had to keep up with the boys in the neighborhood. Matt knows what he is talking about. Looks like he is figuring it out. Great job. Making mistakes is a part of life. Learn from them. Great video.!!

For squaring the post bottoms, I use a circular saw with a guide clamped to each side. After the 4 cuts, I finish-up with a hand saw. Comes out perfectly square every time with no need to shim. Love what you're doing in your Jungle Sea! 😍

put some cross braces temporarily until you sure those post up for safety.

Meant in the best of thought . . . next time set your anchor bolts WNEN you pour the foundation, footings, etc. (I.e., no flippin' drilling, epoxy, etc.) Otherwise, you are knocking it!

Matt needs some steel-toed flipflops

Matt, I thank you did great job on that? We pray that everything stays upright and you'll stay safe. God Bless ❤

Matt, sure wish We could help you. It's amazing the great ideas and planning you put into your projects. Your efforts and results are phenomenal as a one-man construction crew. Definitely get some lift help on the upper beams as well. You're doing a great job. BRAVO !

You are one hard working dude you give a old guy inspiration, blessings to you guys keep up the great work !