The legs and center posts are 2x2 cedar, and the horizontal rungs that connect them are 1/2-in. copper pipe. You can make the cap like we did or buy one made for deck and fence posts Cut the four legs ...

Home Depot has 6x8 feet cedar boards available for only $19.24 each, so you could easily get one post covered for only $80! Once you have your boards and they're cut to the correct height and width, ...