🪚 Building a Backyard Discovery Arcadia Cedar Gazebo – Step-by-Step with My Brother

Posted on May 2, 2025 by admin

Back in October 2023, my brother George and I decided to upgrade his backyard space in Point Venture, Texas with a real-deal Backyard Discovery Arcadia Cedar Gazebo — and yes, we filmed the whole thing in 4K.

We weren’t working with a $10,000 patio budget, and we weren’t about to waste money on a flimsy cloth canopy. So George did what he does best — hunted down a deal. He grabbed this 12′ x 9.5′ solid cedar wood gazebo on sale for just $1,623 shipped, thanks to a massive Overstock app discount.

📦 The Build:

Gazebo Model: Backyard Discovery Arcadia 12 x 9.5
Material: 100% real cedar wood + metal roof
Price Paid: $1,623 after discount
Build Time Estimate: 4 hours (took us closer to 5–6 with dinner breaks)
Crew: Me, my brother, and a camera
Filmed: October 5th, 2023
Location: Point Venture, TX

The kit came with three big boxes, everything pre-cut and labeled, and even included a built-in extension cord box for fans or lights. It’s honestly one of the better DIY kits we’ve seen — smells like cedar, feels sturdy, and looks way more expensive than it was.

🎥 Watch the Full 4K Build on YouTube:

▶️ Click here to watch the gazebo setup video on YouTube

Or scroll down to watch it embedded below.

We did a full time-lapse, showed the unboxing, went over the features, and even cracked a few jokes along the way. I was also making dinner during the build — because multitasking is key.

🛒 Want One for Your Own Backyard?

👉 Buy the same gazebo here on Amazon
(That’s my affiliate link — they might toss me a couple bucks if you use it.)

This exact model comes with:

Real cedar wood (smells amazing)
Steel roof
Hidden wiring track + extension box
Space for string lights, fans, and solar accessories

Backyard Discovery Arcadia 12 x 9.5 Cedar Gazebo — Click to see more Arcadia gazebo sizes and photos on Gazebo.homes.

📸 Behind the Scenes

This project sparked future plans too — like adding solar panels on the roof, filming with the drone, and doing more DIY backyard upgrades for real-world homes. No fancy crews, no staged “influencer” setups — just two brothers figuring it out.

💬 Final Thoughts

If you’ve ever wanted to build something sturdy, useful, and great-looking for your backyard — this gazebo is legit. You don’t need to be a master carpenter. Just have some time, a few tools, and maybe a sibling to hand you the screws.

Check out the full video, subscribe for more builds and tech upgrades, and feel free to reach out if you have questions about the kit or install process.

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– Preston Shamblen
Texas-based builder of things / filmer of chaos
📬 Preston@PrestonShamblen.com