Diy String Light Pole For Deck

Screw eyes were added at the top of the pole to hold the s hooks on which the string lights hang from. Outdoor light poles amazon com.

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Attach lights to the screw eye using zip ties.

Diy string light pole for deck. Cut 5/8″ plywood to size: Livingwithcolordesigns.com & savoringthegood.com & homedepot.com. We have a standard 10′ x 10′ square deck and adding these fun hanging string lights was a piece of cake.

Allow to dry, then screw in cup hooks. When dry, drill a few drain holes by the top of the concrete if you're planning on adding plants. 2 plastic planters/container (mine came from old time pottery) 2 strands of string lights.

Use a potted plant base. Assemble the diy outdoor string lights. White paint (i used chalk paint)

4 panels measuring 16″ x 16″ for each planter. Use a level on the pole to adjust for straightness if needed and secure with duck tape to hold in place while the concrete is drying. Repeat the same process for the top of the box.

Vintage bulbs, with their exposed filaments, bring an industrial and timeless feel to these diy string light poles, designed by j. Sorelle for the home depot. Measure the distance will let you know what length of light strand you need.

I used a small paint brush to paint the exposed wood from my cuts. It’s dark, it’s spooky, and never anyplace i wanted to step foot out alone in the night. Paint first coat onto the beams and cup hooks.

Backyard light pole heser vtngcf org. Place pole in the middle of planter and pour the cement into the planter. According to your plan, determine the location and quantity of the string lights pole.

Check for square by measuring corner. Use the hole straps to secure it to the bottom of the deck. Camouflage the wooden pole that holds up your string lights with a pretty potted plant.

Install beams into deck railing using deck screws. You may want this wire kit for hanging. We live in an heavily wooded area as you can see.

They can really be used anywhere. Diy hanging outdoor string lights. Install a screw eye so you can string a guide wire;

Hang string lights with poles better homes gardens. He drove two screw eyes in order to have two options for the lights height. Hang lights around the top, from the cup hooks.

Although, imho, hanging the lights at the very top looks way better. Lay them in a square and screw them together. String light planter pole supplies.

So today i will show you my deck decorating with string lights. Create a frame for your outdoor string light pole stand. The idea is to string the lights starting at the screw eye, over to the emt pipe that was installed and then over to another eye hook that was attached to the house.

Using my table saw i cut slivers in to the top of each post about an inch down and wide enough to be able to fit the string light wires. This is the base for your outdoor string light pole stand. Outdoor lighting ideas for your backyard.

This is the color we used on the planters, it is an exterior, 2 in one {paint & primer} paint so it will hold up to the outside elements. Place each pole into the centre of its mold and fill the molds with the mixed concrete. I have always adored outdoor string lights hung from tree to tree, or from gazebo’s etc.

Cut four 2″ x 4″ x 24″ pine boards. These will serve as the main frame of the planter box. With the pole ready to go you can hang the guide wire.

Amazon com iyn stands outdoor string light pole stand 9 6 ft. They would be great on a patio or around the pool, but, at the farm, i love using them to light up outdoor living spaces under the trees and around the garden. For all i know jack the ripper could have been hiding back there.

These mobile string light poles are the perfect easy diy for spring. Cut four 2″ x 4″ x 24″ pine boards. Tap around the outsides of the mold as you go to get rid of air pockets.

Sand the wooden beams, then drill a small hole on each for where cup hook will go. The heavy base of the planter helps keep things stable, while your flowers and greenery will add some eye candy to this set up. Glue and nail the panels together, wrapping one after the other to form a perfect cube.

Allow to dry, paint second coat.

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This past labor day, we made posts to hang string lights