Decorative Planters for Hanging String Lights and Shade Cloth

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Күн бұрын

Using tall store-bought planters, concrete, and posts, you can create the perfect spot to hang string lights (and maybe a shade cloth!) around your patio even if your patio isn't next to your house! Super quick, super inexpensive but makes a big difference in how long each day you can use your patio! Win-win-win!
For more, I'd love for you to visit my blog post about this project! checkinginwithchelsea.com/vid...
Commissionable links to items used or similar:
tall, narrow planters: (2 pack!) bit.ly/3Pf4Jy8
fast-setting concrete: bit.ly/43NQO6x
4x4 posts: bit.ly/3XmefBx
turnbuckle: tinyurl.com/56sa5w4h
string lights: tinyurl.com/2v2u2wf6
screw hooks: tinyurl.com/sbnfz79r
Chapters:
00:00 intro
00:25 marking height for concrete
00:44 setting posts
01:22 fast-setting concrete tip!
01:42 screw hooks
02:11 adding shade cloth
02:37 stainless cable and turnbuckles
03:15 tightening clamps and turnbuckles
03:53 adding string party lights
04:37 project complete!
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Пікірлер: 43

@LeslievilleGeeks 3 ай бұрын

Awsome! Love the lights. We mounted a tv to our post without drilling using the ZeboZAP and with the lights the entire backyard rocks🔥🔥🔥

@yvonneeeefromtheaz Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! This is the easiest, clearest, option to hang sail shades that I’ve come across and it’s nice to see another woman who like to build things. I do most of the home improvements in my home which surprises people sometimes since I’m a woman. I love building and fixing things and started when I was a little kid, taking my toys apart and rebuilding them for fun😂.

@buildergradetocustommade 2 жыл бұрын

PERFECT... This will not only take care of shade, but where to hang my bird feeders!

@vickiecantlin5634 2 жыл бұрын

Great job!!

@susanmcwilliams989 2 жыл бұрын

This is great and cost effective too!! Thanks for sharing!!! We love your tips!!!

@Checkinginwithchelsea 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Susan!

@raj4558 Жыл бұрын

Great idea 👍

@nataliemingura1921 3 ай бұрын

Awesome ideas!!!

@taurusnyy Жыл бұрын

I am so inspired this summer to do work on my backyard, love this. One thing i may try is staining the beams, but great job. Subbed

@georgeballentine1045 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great

@hoilamchii 2 жыл бұрын

Im working on it. Thx so much.

@PPG1967 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!!

@TheKaswid1 Жыл бұрын

How has this held up With wind? Do the planters tip over?

@treylynne247 Жыл бұрын

I have the exact same question

@joshsls3797 Жыл бұрын

Does it sag after awhile with only 2 bags of concrete I’m guessing the tension wasn’t enough for the shade sail to stay tight?

@humblerawat 3 ай бұрын

Loved it, Thanks for the detailed list of items used

@tenngirl9777 Жыл бұрын

My question is if you tighten your shade up to your planters turn over?

@kevinedwards6093 Жыл бұрын

I’ve found two solutions… Don’t tighten the shade sail too much, Or use some 18” rebar with a ‘j’ bend as anchors to tie down / secure the pole/planter box

@kevinspear6101 Ай бұрын

having narrow planters could create an unstable condition when tight. If you use a wider planter that's maybe not as tall would spread the concrete out and create a stable condition...

@joeyp4196 Жыл бұрын

How tall was the wooden post?

@yvonneeeefromtheaz Жыл бұрын

Could you use plastic planters or does it have to be wood?

@internal_dialogue9290 Жыл бұрын

That’s totally gonna hold rain. Prob pull planters over. I mean that’s the reality

@saunseri5672 Жыл бұрын

How has this held up? I am thinking of trying this myself but will likely need to take down the sail when it raining or windy.

@tinaanderson39 Жыл бұрын

Placing the pole side 1-2 feet shorter will allow the rain to run off the shade.

@jameemaree4602 15 күн бұрын

Really dumb question, and honestly - it’s because I am clueless, lol. With that big of a planted, would sand not hold the post in??

@gerardosiano328 Жыл бұрын

Do you have the shades all year round? You didn't put any stain on the wood. Will it crack over time due to weather or bend? Do you have any recommendations for it?

@Checkinginwithchelsea Жыл бұрын

We take the shade down when we aren't on the patio. The wood is pressure-treated so it doesn't need to be painted or stained. But staining is an option to make it more attractive or match existing surfaces! ~Chelsea

@rachelb5222 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, where did you get the lights that are able to clip onto the shade?

@Checkinginwithchelsea 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rachel, they are from Target. I will warn that they are glass bulbs which is less than ideal but they are inexpensive!! Hang and then attach bulbs. Here's an affiliate link: goto.target.com/3PWQ7v

@sandratline3999 Жыл бұрын

Hello. How many bags of concrete per planter did you use? Also how did you know how much water to use for the mix?

@Checkinginwithchelsea Жыл бұрын

I used 2 bags per planter. The bag has directions for how much water, but you can eyeball it to a consistency slightly more watery than pancake batter.

@keithkuhlman7555 Жыл бұрын

Way too windy where I live for this

@sandratline3999 Жыл бұрын

Hi! Where did you get your planters from? Thanks!

@Checkinginwithchelsea Жыл бұрын

Lowe's

@sandratline3999 Жыл бұрын

@@Checkinginwithchelsea Thank you!